NIC Barber Written (Theory) ExamHair Care ServicesEasy
A barber is analyzing a client's hair and notices that the hair strands feel rough, absorb moisture quickly but also lose it rapidly, and appear dull. This indicates which level of hair porosity?
- ALow porosity
- BHigh porosity
- CNon-porous
- DAverage porosity
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. High porosity
High porosity hair has raised cuticles, allowing moisture to enter and exit quickly. This results in hair that feels rough, absorbs products rapidly, but also dries out quickly and may appear dull due to cuticle damage.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Low porosity hair has tightly closed cuticles, making it difficult for moisture to penetrate, feeling smooth, and resisting chemical services.
- C. Non-porous is not a recognized level of hair porosity; all hair has some degree of porosity.
- D. Average porosity hair has normal cuticles, allowing for balanced moisture absorption and retention.
High Porosity Hair
Hair with raised, open, or damaged cuticles, causing it to absorb moisture quickly but also lose it rapidly. It often feels rough, appears dull, and is prone to breakage.
- Cuticles are open or damaged
- Absorbs moisture quickly
- Loses moisture quickly (dries fast)
- Feels rough, can look dull
- Prone to tangling and breakage
Memory trick: Open doors mean quick ins and outs for high porosity.