West Virginia Cosmetology Board Practice Exam

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How do you identify high porosity hair?

It is resistant to coloring

It absorbs moisture slowly

It absorbs moisture quickly but loses it just as fast

High porosity hair is characterized by its ability to absorb moisture quickly but also loses that moisture just as rapidly. This occurs because the cuticles of high porosity hair are either damaged or more open, allowing water and other substances to enter the hair shaft easily. However, this same porous structure makes it difficult for the hair to retain moisture, leading to dryness and frizz.

In contrast, hair types that are resistant to coloring generally have a lower porosity because their cuticles are tightly packed, making it harder for color to penetrate. This does not apply to high porosity hair. The option suggesting it absorbs moisture slowly is incorrect as high porosity hair quickly takes in moisture. Lastly, while high porosity hair can sometimes have a coarse texture, texture alone does not determine porosity; thus, that characteristic does not specifically indicate high porosity.

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It has a coarse texture

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