Hair Chemical Processes Quiz

Test your knowledge of hair chemistry with these quiz questions on chemical processes for hair, including bleaching, coloring, relaxing, and perming.

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Which chemical process lightens the natural color of hair?

Bleaching

Perming

Relaxing

Dyeing

What is the primary active ingredient in most hair bleach products?

Ammonia

Hydrogen peroxide

Coconut oil

Glycerin

Which of the following is a common side effect of using chemical relaxers?

Increased hair growth

Hair breakage

Hair thickening

Hair lightening

What is the purpose of a toner in hair color processing?

To darken the hair

To lighten the hair

To neutralize unwanted tones

To moisturize the hair

What is the purpose of a strand test in hair coloring?

To determine the elasticity of the hair

To test the compatibility of different products

To assess how the color will appear on the hair

To measure the pH balance of the hair

Which chemical process involves breaking and rearranging disulfide bonds in the hair?

Perming

Bleaching

Relaxing

Dyeing

What is the main function of a developer in hair dyeing?

To add shine to the hair

To create a chemical reaction with the hair color

To condition the hair

To protect the scalp from irritation

Which type of hair dye typically lasts the longest before needing to be reapplied?

Temporary

Semi-permanent

Demi-permanent

Permanent

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used hair dye ingredient?

Henna

PPD (para-phenylenediamine)

Ammonia

Oxygen

#10

Which of the following is NOT a common ingredient in hair relaxers?

Sodium hydroxide

Ammonium thioglycolate

Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride

Calcium hydroxide

#11

What is the main function of a filler in hair coloring?