Hair ServicesQuestion 150 of 484
During a hair consultation, you stretch a single strand and it returns to its original length without breaking. What property are you assessing?
a.Elasticity
b.Texture
c.Porosity
d.Density
Explanation
Elasticity is the ability of a hair strand to stretch and return without breaking. Healthy wet hair can typically stretch about 50% of its length and recoil. Porosity is moisture absorption, density is hairs per square inch, and texture is the diameter of a single strand.
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