Stages of Growth
What is the active or growing phase of hair growth called?
Anagen
What is the most common hair texture?
Medium
What is hair porosity?
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
What is the transition phase of hair growth that only lasts one to two weeks?
Catagen phase
What texture of hair has the smallest diameter and is more fragile?
Fine
What are the three types of hair porosity?
Low, average, and high
What is the resting phase called?
Telogen
What are the three types of hair texture?
Coarse, medium, and fine
What does hair density measure?
The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch
How many years does the growth cycle repeat itself?
Every 4-5 years
What texture of hair is often more resistant and may require more processing time?
Coarse
On average, what is the number of individual hair strands on a head of hair?
100,000
What percent of hair is growing in the anagen phase at one time?
90 %
What is hair texture?
The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand
The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking