What are the two chemical solutions used during perm services?

• A. Perm Solution and Neutralizer
• B. Reducing Agent
• C. Oxidizing Agent
• D. Waving Lotion

Answer: (A)

Two-step chemical processing drives a perm: you first use a reducing-type solution to break the hair’s disulfide bonds so the strands can reposition around the perm rod, then you apply a neutralizer to rebuild those bonds in the new shape. The reducing solution is the perm solution (often called waving lotion), and the neutralizer is the oxidizing solution that re-forms the bonds. So the two chemical solutions you work with are the perm solution and the neutralizer. The terms reducing agent and oxidizing agent describe what’s inside those solutions, not separate standalone solutions, and waving lotion is just another name you might see for the perm solution.