Chemical Texture Services

Catalog description

This course provides instruction in the chemistry and chemical reactions of permanent wave solutions and relaxers, as well as the application of permanent waves and relaxers. Instructors will emphasize techniques, precautions, and special problems involved in applying permanent waves and relaxers. Topics include permanent wave techniques, chemical relaxer techniques, chemistry, physical and chemical change, safety procedures and practices, hair analysis, scalp analysis, permanent wave procedures (in an acceptable time frame), relaxer application (in an acceptable time frame), and Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance. Students must pay a $11 malpractice insurance fee when registering for this course.