Which hair texture may tend to process slightly lighter than the intended level?

Which hair texture may tend to process slightly lighter than the intended level?

• A. Coarse
• B. Medium
• C. Fine
• D. Thinning

Answer: (A)

Understanding how hair texture influences color processing helps predict lift. Coarse texture, with its larger diameter and tougher cuticle, resists chemical penetration and slows how quickly the lightening agent reaches the cortex. Because of that resistance, using the same processing time as finer textures often yields less lift, so the result can be slightly lighter than intended unless the formula or timing is adjusted. Medium texture sits between, and fine texture typically processes more quickly and can over-lighten if not watched closely. Thinning describes density, not texture, so it doesn’t determine how the color processes as strongly.

Understanding how hair texture influences color processing helps predict lift. Coarse texture, with its larger diameter and tougher cuticle, resists chemical penetration and slows how quickly the lightening agent reaches the cortex. Because of that resistance, using the same processing time as finer textures often yields less lift, so the result can be slightly lighter than intended unless the formula or timing is adjusted. Medium texture sits between, and fine texture typically processes more quickly and can over-lighten if not watched closely. Thinning describes density, not texture, so it doesn’t determine how the color processes as strongly.