Rhode Island Barbering Practice Exam

What does "chemical texturizing" do to the hair?

1. Removes split ends

2. Changes the hair's structure to create waves, curls, or smoothness

3. Cleanses the hair from oils

4. Darkens the hair color

The correct answer is: Changes the hair's structure to create waves, curls, or smoothness

Chemical texturizing involves the use of various chemical agents to alter the natural structure of the hair. This process is specifically designed to create waves, curls, or achieve a smoother appearance, depending on the desired outcome. By breaking and reforming the bonds within the hair's protein structure, chemical texturizing can transform straight hair into curly or wavy formats and vice versa. The other options do not accurately represent the purpose of chemical texturizing. Removing split ends focuses on trimming and not altering the hair’s chemical structure. Cleansing hair from oils pertains to shampooing and does not involve any chemical alteration of the hair's shape or texture. Darkening hair color is related to hair dyeing processes and is not a function of texturizing. Therefore, changing the hair's structure to create specific styles is the primary goal of chemical texturizing.