Chemistry & ProductsQuestion 87 of 484

Before a permanent wave, a strand test is performed mainly to:

a.Check the client's blood pressure
b.Measure the room humidity
c.Calculate the developer cost
d.Determine processing time and curl result on this specific hair

Explanation

A strand test (also called a test curl) shows how the client's hair will respond to the wave solution so the stylist can choose the right product and time, preventing over- or under-processing.

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