50-502-758Chemical Texturizing for Cosmetologists
Course Information
Description
Focuses on the theory of Chemical Texturizing and the application techniques and procedures related to Permanent Waving, Chemical Relaxing, and Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Waves.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Identify the Chemistry of Chemical Texturizing related to Permanent Waving.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completion of corresponding assignments as directed by your instructor.
    through participation in class activities.
    by completion of a Chemical Texturizing Project.
    by completion of a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    Project defines Permanent Waving.
    Project researches the History of Permanent Waving.
    Project includes a written a paragraph related to an individual responsible for the invention of permanent waving products or a method of permanent waving prior to 1940.
    Project includes one source in addition to textbook.
    Project includes a bibliography.
    You identify the structure of the hair shaft.
    Project summarizes the theory of physical and chemical bonds in the hair.
    Project defines and explains the bonds: hydrogen bonds, sulfer bonds, peptide bonds, and amino acids.
    Project identifies where bonds and amino acids are located in the hair shaft.
    Project differentiates between acid and alkaline permanent waves by identifying active ingredients, pH, and other characteristics.
    Project lists the differences between Endothermic and Exothermic Permanent Waves.

  2. Identify the value of a Consultation, Scalp Analysis, and Home Maintenance in preparation for a Chemical Texturizing service.
    Assessment Strategies
    o  by completion of corresponding assignments as directed by your instructor.
    o  through participation in class activities.
    o  by completion of a Chemical Texturizing Project.
    o  by completion of a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    o  Your hair analysis includes choice of desired curl pattern.
    o  Your consultation includes a discussion regarding client lifestyle and resulting maintenance for chemically reformed hair.
    o  Your consultation includes discussion on past experiences with chemical texturizing services.
    o  Your consultation includes use of a release/record card to record information.
    o  Your hair analysis includes identifying the texture of the hair.
    o  Your hair analysis includes the degree of porosity of the hair.
    o  Your hair analysis includes determining the degree of density of the hair.
    o  Your hair analysis includes checking the elasticity of the hair.
    o  Your hair analysis distinguishes whether or not Metallic Salts are present.
    o  Project clarifies procedures pertinent to a hair and scalp analysis.
    o  Your hair analysis includes identifying the existing curl pattern when applicable.
    o  Your hair analysis includes identifying the length of hair as it relates to chemical texturizing.
    o  Your hair analysis includes examination of scalp for treatable or non-treatable diseases or disorders.
    o  Your consultation includes discussing the costs of the service.

  3. Determine techniques and procedures utilized in a Permanent Wave service.
    Assessment Strategies
    o  by completion of corresponding assignments as directed by your instructor.
    o  through participation in class activities.
    o  by completion of a Chemical Texturizing Project.
    o  by completion of a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    o  You list Safety and Infection Control procedures prior to beginning a Permanent Wave service.
    o  You assemble supplies required to perform a Permanent Wave service to include: towels, plastic cape, neck strip, appropriate combs, permanent waving rods, and end wraps.
    o  You describe the physical effects of a permanent wave service.
    o  You differentiate amongst a variety of permanent waving rods.
    o  You classify end paper application techniques.
    o  You compare the effects of permanent wave rod positions: on-base, half-off base and off-base.
    o  You describe techniques related to sectioning and wrapping a permanent wave.
    o  You compare and contrast a variety of wrapping techniques.
    o  Project identifies chemical effects taking place during the reduction phase of a permanent wave procedure.
    o  Project lists the purpose and procedure of a test curl during the processing of a permanent wave.
    o  You describe the importance of the rinsing phase of a permanent waving service.
    o  Project identifies chemical effects taking place during the neutralization phase of a permanent wave procedure.
    o  Project lists three possible causes of an unsuccessful permanent wave.
    o  Project determines methods to prevent unsuccessful permanent waving results.
    o  You list the Safety precautions to be considered during a permanent wave procedure.

  4. Demonstrate wrapping and application procedures in the performance of a Permanent Wave.
    Assessment Strategies
    o  by completion of corresponding assignments as directed by your instructor.
    o  through participation in class activities.
    o  by completion of a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    o  You sanitize hands prior to permanent wave procedure.
    o  You set up supplies and materials necessary for a permanent wave procedure.
    o  You section for a basic wrap.
    o  Your subsections reflect the length and diameter of the permanent wave rods.
    o  You avoid scratching the scalp during subsectioning.
    o  Your end papers completely cover the hair ends preventing fishhooks.
    o  You utilize a double flat wrap technique when using full-length rods.
    o  You keep hair strands moist and evenly distributed.
    o  You wrap hair using appropriate tension.
    o  You fasten elastic band by positioning band across the top of the permanent wave rod without indentation at the scalp.
    o  You apply protective cream to entire hairline.
    o  You apply cotton strip to entire hairline.
    o  You wear gloves to ensure the safety of your hands.
    o  You apply permanent waving solution following manufacturer's directions.
    o  You replace cotton strip and/or towel if saturated.
    o  You process permanent wave following manufacturer's directions.
    o  You take a test curl by unwinding the rod one and one-half times, looking for splits in an 'S' formation.
    o  You remove cotton and replace towel if needed.
    o  You rinse permanent waving solution from the hair for a minimum of five minutes using gentle water pressure while monitoring water temperature.
    o  You thoroughly towel-blot rods until all moisture has been removed.
    o  You apply neutralizer according to manufacturer's directions.
    o  You remove rods and complete final rinse according to manufacturer's directions.
    o  You observe and demonstrate examples of a variety of wrapping patterns.

  5. Identify the Chemistry of Chemical Texturizing related to Chemical Relaxers and the chemical composition of Chemical Relaxer products.
    Assessment Strategies
    o  by completion of corresponding assignment as directed by your instructor.
    o  through participation in class activities.
    o  by completion of a Chemical Texturizing Project.
    o  by completion of a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    o  Project defines Chemical Relaxing.
    o  Project researches the History of Chemical Relaxers.
    o  Project includes a written paragraph related to an individual responsible for the invention of chemical relaxer products.
    o  Project includes one source in addition to textbook.
    o  Project includes a bibliography.
    o  Project identifies chemical relaxer ingredients as sodium hydroxide or ammonium thioglycolate.
    o  You compare ingredients of relaxer products in relation to the pH scale.
    o  Project identifies the chemical effect of sodium hydroxide products on the bonds of the hair.
    o  Project identifies strength of chemical relaxers as super, regular, and mild.
    o  Project relates strength of chemical relaxers to type of hair being relaxed.
    o  You determine the importance of a preliminary strand test related to a Chemical Relaxer.
    o  You confirm the effect of previous chemical services.
    o  You select type of relaxer product based on consultation and analysis.

  6. Determine techniques and procedures related to a Chemical Relaxer service.
    Assessment Strategies
    o  by completion of corresponding assignment as directed by your instructor.
    o  through participation in class activities.
    o  by completion of a Chemical Texturizing Project.
    o  by completion of a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    o  You list the Safety and Infection control precautions to be considered during a Chemical Relaxer service.
    o  You explain the importance of basing the scalp prior to a hydroxide service.
    o  You differentiate between the three basic steps of a chemical relaxer procedure.
    o  You identify the procedure for application of a relaxer product.
    o  You identify the procedure for application of a neutralizer product.
    o  You identify the procedure for the application of a conditioner product.
    o  You compare and contrast application methods of a virgin and retouch Chemical Relaxer service.
    o  You section hair in preparation for a Chemical Relaxer service.
    o  You apply protective cream to the entire hairline.
    o  You base the scalp prior to application of a hydroxide relaxer product.
    o  You wear gloves for application of Chemical Relaxer product.
    o  You set timer according to manufacturer's directions.
    o  You acquaint self with three methods of product application: comb, brush, fingers.
    o  You crosscheck application of Chemical Relaxer product.
    o  You identify physical and chemical effects of smoothing techniques.
    o  You perform a strand test to determine degree of straightness.
    o  You rinse Chemical Relaxer product from hair with warm water and firm pressure.
    o  You explore neutralization methods for each type of relaxer.
    o  You specify the need to condition hair as a step in the Chemical Relaxer service.

  7. Differentiate between the chemical effects of Permanent Waving, Chemical Relaxers, and Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Wave.
    Assessment Strategies
    o  by completion of corresponding assignment as directed by your instructor.
    o  through participation in class activities.
    o  by completion of a Chemical Texturizing Project.
    o  by completion of a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    o  Project defines Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Waves.
    o  You identify the steps of a Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Wave.
    o  You explain the reduction phase of a Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Wave.
    o  You explain the reforming phase of a Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Wave.
    o  You explain the rebonding phase of a Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Wave.
    o  You differentiate between the physical and chemical changes of a Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Wave.
    o  Project addresses the compatibility of the chemicals versus hydroxide chemicals.
    o  You list the procedures related to a Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Wave.
    o  You compare the steps of a Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Wave to that of a Permanent Wave.
    o  You identify the Safety and Infection Control procedures related to a Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Wave.

  8. Demonstrate application procedures in the performance of a Chemical Relaxer and a Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Wave.
    Assessment Strategies
    o  by completion of corresponding assignment as directed by your instructor.
    o  through participation in class activities.
    o  by completion of a Chemical Texturizing Project.
    o  by completion of a written evaluation.
    Criteria
    o  You assure that client has not cleansed or conditioned the hair 48-72 hours before the Chemical relaxer service.
    o  You assemble supplies necessary for a Chemical Relaxer service.
    o  You drape client for a chemical procedure.
    o  You perform a hair and scalp exam.
    o  You section the client's hair into 4 or 5 sections.
    o  You apply protective cream around the hairline and ears.
    o  You apply a base cream to protect the scalp.
    o  You wear gloves to ensure the safety of Your hands.
    o  You set timer per manufacturer's directions.
    o  You apply Chemical Relaxer product to new growth.
    o  You prevent the Chemical Relaxer product from coming in contact with the scalp by applying the product 1/8 inch from the scalp.
    o  You crosscheck application to assure complete coverage.
    o  You smooth the Chemical Relaxer product with the fingers or the back of a comb.
    o  You perform a relaxation test to check if the hair is relaxed sufficiently.
    o  You remove one glove in order to monitor temperature of water.
    o  You thoroughly rinse with water as warm as the client can tolerate per manufacturer's directions.
    o  You describe the action of the neutralizer in a thioglycolate relaxer as rebonding the disulfide bonds.
    o  You describe the action of the neutralizer in a hydroxide relaxer as converting the disulfide bonds to lanthionine bonds.
    o  Reformation process includes application of the processing cream with the comb, brush, or fingers..
    o  Reformation process includes shampooing with a neutralizing shampoo a minimum of three times, or neutralizing according to manufacturer's directions.
    o  Reformation process includes balancing the pH of the hair by application of a conditioning treatment.
    o  You include differentiating between the swelling as a result of an alkaline product and the heat and tension used with acid-based products.
    o  You style the hair following the service, observing the formation of the hair as the heat rebonds the hydrogen bonds.
    o  You include following all decontamination and safety procedures to protect the client and the practitioner.