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What ingredient in color products could cause uneven curls, discoloration, and hair breakage?

1) Ammonia
2) Hydrogen peroxide
3) PPD (p-phenylenediamine)
4) All of the above

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Final answer:

All of the listed ingredients, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, and PPD, can potentially cause hair damage when used in color products. They can lead to uneven curls, discoloration, and hair breakage.

Step-by-step explanation:

The ingredient in color products that could potentially cause uneven curls, discoloration, and hair breakage is actually a combination of components. Among the options, hydrogen peroxide is known as a bleaching agent which can lead to hair damage, including breakage and discoloration, due to its strong oxidative properties. Ammonia is often used in hair color products to open the cuticle layer of the hair, which can also lead to damage if used excessively. PPD (p-phenylenediamine) is known to cause allergic reactions in some people and can contribute to hair damage as well. Therefore, the correct answer is '4) All of the above' because each of these ingredients can contribute to the mentioned issues when used in hair coloring processes.

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