Frequently asked Questions
What are chemical hair care services?
· Chemical hair services include permanent waving, straightening, and hair
What should I do if my hair isn’t in the best condition?
· The first thing you should consider is asking the operator to do a pretest.
What are the different pretests?
· For permanent wave services, a preliminary test curl may be done. This type of
test will help determine how the hair will react to a permanent. It is usually done
on tinted, bleached, or overporous hair, or on hair that shows signs of damage.
A test curl also indicates actual processing time and curl results based on rod
size and the product used.
· For color services, the operator may perform a strand test. This pretest is given
before the treatment to determine development time, color result, and the ability
of the hair to withstand the effects of chemicals.
· If your hair is color-treated, or if you are visiting a new perator, ask for a strand
test to ensure the quality of the service, and that you’ll get your desired result.
How am I protected during the procedure?
· For all chemical hair services, a towel and/or other sanitary neck strip must be
used to keep the full-length protective covering (i.e., shampoo cape, drape,
smock, etc.) from coming in direct contact with a client’s skin.
· The towel will also protect the client from solution that may drip during the
service. (The operator may also spread petroleum jelly on the skin to help protect
it.)
· The towel must be changed frequently. If it is too wet, it cannot absorb more
liquids. If it has absorbed chemical drips, prolonged exposure to it can burn your
skin.
What happens if the chemical solution gets on me?
· The chemical solution must be removed from the skin immediately on contact.· If you feel chemicals dripping on your skin or any burning sensation, you should
immediately inform the operator.
Can the strong odor hurt me?
· Although some chemicals may have strong odors, they should not cause you
discomfort.· Salons and barbershops should have adequate ventilation to keep the odors
from lingering. If the chemical odor causes you any discomfort, immediately
inform the operator.
Why do I have to wait before shampooing my hair?
· Because the chemical application causes a change to your hair, it is imperative
that the hair be allowed to adjust before it is shampooed.
· Listen to your cosmetologist’s or barber’s advice to wait so many days (or hours)
before you shampoo or use any hot implements on your hair. Otherwise you
could severely damage it