Cosmetology and Beauty Hair Care & Styling

Question 1

What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft called?

Accepted Answer

Cuticle

Answer

Medulla

Answer

Cortex

Answer

Papilla

Question 2

Which phase of the hair growth cycle is characterized by active hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Anagen

Answer

Telogen

Answer

Catagen

Answer

Exogen

Question 3

What property of hair describes its ability to stretch and return to its original length without breaking?

Accepted Answer

Elasticity

Answer

Porosity

Answer

Density

Answer

Texture

Question 4

Which layer of the hair shaft contains melanin, the pigment responsible for hair color?

Accepted Answer

Cortex

Answer

Cuticle

Answer

Medulla

Answer

Follicle

Question 5

A client's hair absorbs water and product very quickly but loses moisture just as fast. This characteristic indicates:

Accepted Answer

High porosity

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Low porosity

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Normal porosity

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Zero porosity

Question 6

What is sebum, and what is its role in hair health?

Accepted Answer

The natural oil secreted by sebaceous glands that lubricates the scalp and hair

Answer

A synthetic conditioner applied during shampooing

Answer

A protein that builds the hair shaft structure

Answer

A chemical used in permanent wave solutions

Question 7

Which hair texture type has the smallest diameter and is generally more fragile?

Accepted Answer

Fine

Answer

Coarse

Answer

Medium

Answer

Thick