Properties of hair and scalp 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four most important factors to consider during a hair analysis?

• Texture

• Porosity

• Elasticity

• Color

Open Ended

Compare and describe the different factors that should be considered during a hair and scalp analysis.

Open Ended

Explain how the mixture of eumelanin and pheomelanin affects natural hair color in humans.

Multiple Choice

Which pigment is responsible for providing dark brown and black color to hair?

• Eumelanin

• Pheomelanin

• Keratin

• Melatonin

Multiple Choice

Which wave pattern is associated with a round hair strand cross-section?

• Straight

• Curly

• Wavy

• Kinky

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about vellus hair and terminal hair.

• Vellus hair is fine and unpigmented.

• Terminal hair is found on the scalp and is pigmented.

• Vellus hair is coarser than terminal hair.

• Terminal hair usually has a medulla.

Open Ended

Compare the duration and characteristics of the anagen, catagen, and telogen phases of the hair growth cycle.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following hair types is most resistant to chemical processing and why?

• Coarse hair, because it has the largest diameter and is stronger than fine hair

• Medium hair, because it is the most common and considered normal

• Fine hair, because it is more fragile and easier to process

• Coarse hair, because it is more fragile and easier to process

Open Ended

Explain how hair density can affect the approach to hair coloring services.

Open Ended

Describe the difference between a hair whorl and a cowlick, and explain why it is important to recognize these patterns during a hair and scalp analysis.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for dry hair and scalp?

• Use products with moisturizers and emollients

• Avoid frequent shampooing with strong soaps

• Use products with high alcohol content

• Treat with products that contain moisturizers

Open Ended

Give examples of the common types of hair loss and explain what can cause hair loss.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common perception of bald men compared to men with hair?

• Less physically attractive

• More assertive

• Less successful

• Older by about five years

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about androgenic alopecia is correct?

• It only affects men.

• It is also known as male pattern baldness.

• It is not influenced by genetics.

• It does not occur before age 40.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about alopecia areata.

• It is an autoimmune disorder.

• It affects only men.

• It can stop hair growth during the anagen phase.

• It affects millions of people in the United States.

Open Ended

Describe the differences between alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes postpartum alopecia?

• Permanent hair loss after pregnancy

• Temporary hair loss at the conclusion of pregnancy that usually resolves within a year

• Hair loss due to aging

• Hair loss caused by medication

Open Ended

Identify and explain at least three options for hair loss treatment.

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about hair and scalp analysis, or is there anything you would like to know more about from today's lesson?