Catalog 2024-2025

BARB 1072 Introduction to Chemical Restructing of Hair

This course introduces the chemistry and chemical reactions of permanent wave solutions and relaxers. It provides instruction in the application of permanent waves and hair relaxers. Precautions and special problems involved in applying permanent waves and relaxers will be emphasized. Application of perms and relaxers on live models is included. Topics include permanent wave techniques, safety procedures, chemical relaxer techniques, and permanent wave and chemical relaxer application, procedures on manikins, timed permanent wave, tied relaxer applications, safety precautions, and Hazardous Duty Standard Act.

Prerequisite

BARB 1000 with a grade of C or higher; BARB 1010 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisite

BARB 1074