Cosmetology · Client Consultation and Hair Analysis

Hair texture (in analysis) refers to:

Correct answer

The diameter or thickness of individual hair strands (fine, medium, coarse)

  1. A The hair's color
  2. B The diameter or thickness of individual hair strands (fine, medium, coarse)
  3. C The number of hairs
  4. D The hair's length

Why this is the answer

In hair analysis, texture refers to the diameter or thickness of the individual hair strands — usually classified as fine, medium, or coarse. Texture affects how the hair responds to services: fine hair may process chemicals faster and hold styles differently than coarse hair. Texture is separate from density (the number of hairs per area). Correctly distinguishing texture (strand diameter) from density (amount of hair) is a common analysis point, because the two together guide product strength, technique, and styling choices.
Source: Hair Care — Hair Texture

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