A client's hair absorbs liquids quickly and chemical services process faster than expected. This indicates which condition?
a.Normal porosity
b.High porosity
c.Low porosity
d.Low elasticity
Explanation
High porosity hair has a raised, damaged cuticle layer that absorbs liquids quickly and processes chemicals faster. Low porosity hair resists absorption. Normal porosity processes predictably. Elasticity is a separate property describing stretch and recovery.
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