What do the cotton strips do?

What do the cotton strips do?

• A. Prevents perm solution from drying out during processing
• B. Protects the client's skin from chemicals when applied around the hairline
• C. Holds the end papers
• D. Helps separate sections

Answer: (B)

Cotton strips are used as a protective barrier along the hairline during a wrap. They absorb any excess processing solution that might seep toward the skin and create a shield between the chemicals and the client’s scalp, helping to prevent irritation or chemical burns. They also help catch drips so the skin area stays cleaner during processing. The strips aren’t meant to hold end papers or to separate sections—those jobs come from other parts of the wrapping and sectioning process.

Cotton strips are used as a protective barrier along the hairline during a wrap. They absorb any excess processing solution that might seep toward the skin and create a shield between the chemicals and the client’s scalp, helping to prevent irritation or chemical burns. They also help catch drips so the skin area stays cleaner during processing. The strips aren’t meant to hold end papers or to separate sections—those jobs come from other parts of the wrapping and sectioning process.