Barber Practice State Board Practice Exam

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What should be done to dry, brittle, damaged hair before giving it a permanent wave?

Cut it
Recondition it
Wash it
Dye it

The correct answer is: Recondition it

Before giving a permanent wave to dry, brittle, damaged hair, it is essential to recondition it. The reason for this is that reconditioning products help restore moisture, strength, and elasticity to the hair. Damaged hair lacks these vital qualities, making it more susceptible to further damage from chemical processes like perming. Reconditioning treatments typically include deep conditioning masks or specialized moisturizing products that can penetrate the hair shaft and improve its overall health. By addressing the damage beforehand, you enhance the hair's ability to withstand the perming process, leading to better results and minimizing the risk of further breakage. While cutting the hair can remove damaged ends, it does not address the underlying health of the hair that needs to be dealt with before any chemical treatment. Washing the hair is important for hygiene but does not directly improve the condition of dry or damaged hair. Dyeing the hair can introduce more chemicals, potentially exacerbating its condition, so it is not advisable prior to a perm without proper care being taken first.