Chemistry & ProductsQuestion 86 of 484
Hair with low porosity tends to:
a.Absorb chemicals very quickly because the cuticle is open
b.Resist chemical penetration because the cuticle lies flat
c.Hold color longer because the cortex is exposed
d.Process the same as high-porosity hair
Explanation
Low-porosity hair has tightly packed cuticle scales that resist absorbing water and chemicals. It may require longer processing or a presoftener. High-porosity hair absorbs and releases chemicals quickly.
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