Question

ch 12 hairstyling consultation quiz

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when performing a standard consultation, check the _______. is the hair coarse, medium, or fine?
does the hair _____ oily and smooth, rough or dry? is the ___ coily or curly? test for ___ which is how well the hair absorbs and retains moisture. also test for _____, which is how well the hair retains a hairstyle.

word bank: elasticity, pattern, diameter, feel, porosity

Explanation:

Analyze hair thickness

The first blank asks about whether the hair is coarse, medium, or fine. In cosmetology, these terms describe the diameter of individual hair strands. This relates to Cosmetology Basics.

Analyze hair texture and condition

The second blank asks "Does the hair [blank] oily and smooth, rough or dry?". The words "oily", "smooth", "rough", and "dry" describe tactile sensations, which refer to the feel of the hair.

Analyze hair shape

The third blank asks "Is the [blank] coily or curly?". Coily and curly describe the wave or curl pattern of the hair.

Analyze moisture absorption

The fourth blank defines a property as "how well the hair absorbs and retains moisture." This is the definition of hair porosity.

Analyze hairstyle retention

The fifth blank defines a property as "how well the hair retains a hairstyle." This refers to the hair's elasticity, which is its ability to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking, directly impacting style retention.

Answer:

When performing a standard consultation, check the <blank>diameter</blank>. Is the hair coarse, medium, or fine? Does the hair <blank>feel</blank> oily and smooth, rough or dry? Is the <blank>pattern</blank> coily or curly? Test for <blank>porosity</blank>, which is how well the hair absorbs and retains moisture. Also test for <blank>elasticity</blank>, which is how well the hair retains a hairstyle.