Hair Vocabulary Quiz

What is the ability of the hair to absorb moisture and color called?

• Texture

• Density

• Porosity

• Elasticity

Which term describes the diameter of the individual hair strand?

• Density

• Texture

• Tone

• Cuticle

What does the term "density" refer to in hair vocabulary?

• The warmth or coolness of a hair color

• The number of hairs per square inch on the scalp

• The hair’s ability to stretch and return to its original length

• The outermost layer of the hair

What is the function of the cuticle in hair?

• Gives hair strength and elasticity

• Protects the interior cortex layer

• Identifies possible allergies

• Determines how the hair will process

Which layer of the hair can be absent in fine hair?

• Cortex

• Cuticle

• Medulla

• Strand

What does the predisposition test identify?

• Hair strength

• Possible allergies

• Hair density

• Hair texture

What does the level system measure?

• The diameter of hair strands

• The lightness or darkness of hair color

• The ability to absorb moisture

• The elasticity of hair

What is the process of lifting the natural color to a lighter shade called?

• Deposit

• Neutralize

• Lightening

• Oxidation

What is the term for the natural pigment that remains in the hair when it is lightened?

• Underlying Pigment

• Contributing Pigment

• Warmth

• Neutralize

What does "neutralize" mean in hair vocabulary?

• To add color to the hair

• To lift the natural color

• To cancel out unwanted tones

• To measure hair density