Arkansas State Barber Practice Exam

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In permanent waving, the waving lotion is also known as a/an:

Reducing agent
Oxidative agent
Neutralizer
Alkalizing agent

The correct answer is: Reducing agent

Permanent waving involves breaking and reshaping the disulfide bonds in the hair to create a new curl or wave pattern. The waving lotion is responsible for this chemical process, so it must be an agent that can break bonds. Choice B, oxidative agent, is incorrect because it involves adding oxygen instead of breaking bonds. Choice C, neutralizer, is incorrect because it is used to stop the chemical process and rebalance the hair's pH level. Choice D, alkalizing agent, is incorrect because it increases the pH level of the hair, but does not break bonds. Therefore, the correct answer is A, reducing agent, which helps to break the disulfide bonds in the hair and achieve the desired wave or curl pattern.