After a light shampoo, which treatment is specified to be performable?

• A. Virgin thio relaxer
• B. Virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer
• C. Retouch relaxer
• D. Curl reform

Answer: (A)

In chemical texturizing, cleansing with a light shampoo prepares the hair for a first-time chemical service on virgin hair. The only option that fits this scenario is a virgin thio relaxer. Virgin hair has not been previously processed, so starting with a thioglycolate-based relaxer—gentler and more controllable—gives you a predictable, even relaxation without the higher risk associated with stronger relaxers.

A virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer is more aggressive and not the typical first choice after a light shampoo, since it requires stricter safety and conditioning considerations. A retouch relaxer is intended for hair that has already been relaxed and only touches up new growth, not virgin hair. Curl reform is used to alter curl patterns after processing, not as the initial service on clean, untreated hair.