Texas Class A Barber Written ExamHaircutting and StylingMedium
When performing a hair analysis for a client, the barber observes that the hair strands feel rough, absorb moisture very quickly, and often appear dull. This indicates that the client's hair most likely has:
- AHigh porosity
- BAverage porosity
- CLow porosity
- DResistant porosity
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. High porosity
Hair that feels rough, absorbs moisture quickly, and appears dull typically has high porosity. This means the cuticle layers are raised, allowing moisture to enter and leave easily, often leading to dryness and dullness.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Average porosity hair absorbs and retains moisture well, and generally looks healthy.
- C. Low porosity hair tends to resist moisture, takes a long time to get wet, and often looks shiny.
- D. Resistant porosity is often synonymous with low porosity, meaning it resists chemical penetration.
High Porosity Hair
Hair with raised or open cuticles, allowing moisture and chemicals to be absorbed quickly but also lost rapidly, leading to dryness, dullness, and potential damage.
- Feels rough, often tangles easily.
- Absorbs products and water very fast.
- Prone to frizz and dryness.
Memory trick: Porosity's a door, how open and more.