Cosmetology · Chemical Texture Services

An open sore, abrasion, or scalp irritation generally means a chemical texture service should be:

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Postponed/not performed, because chemicals can severely irritate or injure broken or inflamed skin

A Done quickly
B Done with extra chemical
C Done without gloves
D Postponed/not performed, because chemicals can severely irritate or injure broken or inflamed skin

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If the client has an open sore, abrasion, or scalp irritation, a chemical texture service should be postponed or not performed, because the strong chemicals can severely irritate, burn, or injure broken or inflamed skin and may indicate the scalp is not in a fit condition. The cosmetologist should reschedule once the scalp has healed, and refer to a physician if needed. Checking the scalp for broken skin and contraindications before applying chemicals is an essential safety step that the exam expects candidates to know.

Source: Hair Care — Chemical Service Contraindications

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Chemical texture services — permanent waving, relaxing and curl reformation — are tested on the chemistry (reduction and oxidation), the products (thio, hydroxide), processing and neutralising, and the safety checks before and during the service. This is one of 11 Hair Care questions on chemical texture services, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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An open sore, abrasion, or scalp irritation generally means a chemical texture service should be:

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