Redseal Hairstyling License Practice Test

No mix-no lye relaxers are often advertised as which of the following?

1. Safer alternatives

2. Ammonia-free products

3. Lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide relaxers

4. Organic relaxers

The correct answer is: Lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide relaxers

No mix-no lye relaxers are typically composed of lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, which makes the answer accurate. These types of relaxers do not require an additional mixing process, hence the term "no mix." They are formulated to straighten hair without the use of traditional lye relaxers, which contain sodium hydroxide. The presence of lithium and potassium hydroxide in no mix-no lye relaxers allows them to effectively alter the hair's structure, making them a popular alternative for those seeking a gentler method of hair relaxation. These chemical relaxers generally cause less irritation to the scalp compared to their lye counterparts, but they still require careful application to prevent damage to the hair. The other options, while they may sound appealing or somewhat related, do not accurately describe no mix-no lye relaxers. For example, the term "ammonia-free products" can refer to a wide variety of hair products, but it’s not specifically indicative of the chemical composition of no mix-no lye relaxers. "Safer alternatives" could be true in certain contexts, but it's a more ambiguous term and does not specify the chemical nature of these relaxers. "Organic relaxers" implies the use of natural ingredients which is