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Rinsing the product thoroughly at the end of a chemical service is important to:

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Remove residual chemical so processing fully stops and the scalp/hair are not left coated

A Cut the hair
B Skip neutralizing
C Remove residual chemical so processing fully stops and the scalp/hair are not left coated
D Add color

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Thoroughly rinsing out the product at the end of a chemical service (and after neutralizing, where applicable) is important to remove residual chemical so that processing fully stops and the scalp and hair are not left coated with active product that could continue to act, irritate the skin, or damage the hair. Incomplete rinsing can lead to irritation and over-processing. Proper rinsing per the manufacturer's directions is a finishing safety step. Its importance is part of the careful procedure the chemical-service content stresses.

Source: Hair Care — Thorough Rinsing

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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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