Hair Structure

• Hairdressing
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

240 Consultation 

Life Cycle of the hair 

Testing of the hair and skin 

What is the purpose of the Cuticle ?

What could cause damage to the Cuticle?

What is the purpose of the Cortex?

What can be found in the Cortex?

What does the Medulla do?

Where do you find keratin in the hair?

1. cuticle
2. cortex
3. medulla

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What is the first growing phase of the hair?

1. Dermal papilla
2. Anagen
3. Mitosis
4. Catagen

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What happens in the catagen phase and how long does it last?

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What is the 3rd phase of hair growth?

There are 3 main stages of the hair growth cycle, what are they known as?

Catagen

Anagen

Telogen

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Early Anagen

Anagen

Telogen

Catogen

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High porosity hair is often?

1. Less absorbent than normal
2. More prone to damage
3. Healthier than low porosity
4. Easier to style

Incompatibility in hair means?

1. Hair is too long
2. Hair is too shiny
3. Products do not work well together
4. Hair is too dry

What is the purpose of a hair skin test?

1. To check for allergic reactions
2. To determine hair thickness
3. To assess hair colour
4. To measure hair growth rate

What does porosity indicate in hair?

1. Hair's ability to absorb moisture
2. Hair's length
3. Hair's natural colour
4. Hair's strength

What does strand elasticity measure?

1. Hair's ability to stretch and return
2. Hair's thickness
3. Hair's colour and shine
4. Hair's porosity level

When carrying out hair and skin testing what instructions do you need to follow?

How long before a colour service should a skin test be applied?

1. 12 hours or as per your salon policy.
2. 24 hours or as per manufactures instructions.
3. 48 hours or as per manufactures instructions.
4. 24 hours as per your salon policy.

Tell me 3 facts about the life cycle of the hair

Name 3 tests that should be carried our before hairdressing services.