Hair and Scalp Analysis Consultation Flashcards
The Hair Texture
The coarseness, fineness and diameter of each hair strand.
Coarse hair , medium hair , fine hair.
Elasticity
The ability of the hair to stretch and contract without breaking. Wet hair can stretch up to 50% more without breaking.
Hair Porosity
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture related to the cuticle.
Hair with high porosity the cuticle is blown open, dry. With low porosity hair it looks shiny and reflects light usually virgin.
Density
Number of individual hair strands per square inch of your head.
Hair Growth Patters
The direction of the hair growing out of your head.
What are the 3 Hair Growth Patterns?
Hair Stream: Hair flowing in the same direction.
Whorl: Hair that forms in a circular pattern, as on the crown.
Cow Lick: Hair that grows straight up or different from the other hairs, usually more noticeable on the hair line.