deck 2 Flashcards
what are the 3 main parts of the hair structure?
cuticle, cortex, medulla
what are the 4 phases or the growth cycle of hair in order?
anagen, catagen, telogen, anagen
what hair characteristic is oval in shape?
Caucasian hair
what hair characteristic is round in shape and the most resistant/strongest?
Asian hair
what hair characteristic is kidney shaped and the weakest?
afro Caribbean hair
what hair texture is small in circumference and usually responds well to chemicals?
fine hair
what hair texture has a medium circumference and usually responds well to chemicals?
medium hair
what hair texture is large in circumference and can be resistant to chemicals?
coarse hair
how long does the active growth stage (anagen) last for?
between 1-7 years
how long does the breaking down and changing stage (catagen) last for?
up to 2 weeks
how long does the resting stage (telogen) last for?
3-4 months
what type of hair has no natural curl and is difficult to hold curl?
type 1
what type of hair has a wave or curl in the shape of the letter āsā?
type 2
what type of hair has a curl and a lot of body and is easily styled in its natural state?
type 3
what type of hair is kinky, or very tightly curled with a clearly visible curl pattern?
type 4