Week 3 - Surface vs Penetrating

Week 3 - Surface vs Penetrating

Cuticle

Cortex

Medulla

State the difference between a surface and penetrating conditioner.

What layer of the hair does a penetratating conditioning treatment restore?

1. Cuticle
2. Cortex
3. Medulla

Surface conditioner

Surface conditioners are everyday conditioners which smooth the cuticle layer.

Penetrating conditioning treatment

Penetrating conditioners are deep treatment conditioners which go deeper into the cortex.

Penetrating Treatment

• Penetrating conditioners are deep conditioning treatments
  
• They penetrate the hairs outer layer into the cortex  and adds strength and moisture to the hair
  
• Penetrating conditioners need to be on the hair for 1-15 minutes depending on the manufacturers’ instructions.
  
• Putting the client under heat helps the conditioner to penetrate deeper into the hair
  

Goldwell treatments

• Rich Repair
• Bond Pro
• Just smooth
• Curls and waves
• Blondes and highlights
• Colour
• Colour extra rich 

Compare and explain the difference between just smooth surface conditioner and just smooth 60 second treatment.

What is the main ingredient found within the just smooth conditioner?

What is the purpose of a surface conditioner?

1. To repair split ends
2. To add volume to hair
3. To hydrate the inner layers of hair
4. To smooth the outer layer of hair

What does a penetrating conditioner do to the hair structure?

1. It adds shine to the outer layer of hair
2. It changes the hair color
3. It removes excess oil from hair
4. It nourishes and strengthens the inner layers of hair

What is the purpose of the elasticity test?

1. To determine the hair's ability to stretch and return to its original length
2. To measure the hair's ability to absorb moisture
3. To evaluate the hair's texture and density
4. To assess the hair's porosity level

What does the porosity test determine?

1. The hair's texture and curl pattern
2. The hair's color compatibility with different dyes
3. The hair's elasticity and strength
4. The hair's ability to absorb product and water.