Hair ServicesQuestion 152 of 484
Which term describes the diameter of a single hair strand rather than how many hairs grow per square inch of scalp?
a.Texture
b.Density
c.Porosity
d.Elasticity
Explanation
Texture refers to the diameter of an individual strand and is described as fine, medium, or coarse. Density measures how many hairs grow per square inch of scalp. The two are independent: a person can have fine but dense hair, or coarse but sparse hair.
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