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What are cuticle scales?
Cuticle scales are formed from dead cells on the hair cuticle, which is the outer layer of the hair shaft. The scales give the hair shaft strength.
Is melanin produce in the cuticle of the hair?
Is Melanin produced in the cuticle of the hair True Or False
The direction in which the hair cuticle lies and its importance when disentangling wet hair?
The hair cuticle lies downwards when u shampoo it opens up the cuticle and when u condition it closes the cuticle. It is not good to use petrissage with long hair as it will tangle the hair. when detangling the hair the hair cuticle helps the hair detangle easier as the hair will be soft. u must use a wide tooth comb to detangle the hair.
What is the hair cuticle?
The cuticle is the colourless outside layer of the hair. It lets chemicals in and out of the hair, chemicals such as shampoo and colours.
What is a hair cuticle and what is its purpose?
The cuticle is a covering over the hair strands. Its purpose is to protect the hair shaft and cortex from any damage.
Does acid open or close the cuticle of the hair?
Vinegar will help to close the cuticle.
Does the cuticle open when the hair is shampooed?
no
What is the function of the cuticle of the hair?
The cuticle of the hair is a protective layer,shielding it from temperature and humidity changes,as well as damage from rubbing and pulling
What is the outer layer of the hair shaft called?
The outer layer is the cuticle.
Is teasing bad for the hair?
Yes, it disturbs the cuticle of the hair.
What is the explanation for the cuticle cortex and medulla?
The cuticle is the outer scale section of the hair. it contains 10% of the hair"s weight. A healthy cuticle will result in a shine, glossy. smooth and soft textured hair. The cortex is the inner section of the hair shaft. This contains for 75% of the hair's strength. In the cortex is where the chemical bonds are broken. The medulla this is in the innermost part of the hair. It consist of tunnels of cells filled with air spaces running continuously or intermittently through the hair. A medulla is present in most hair type except thin.
What is the outside protective layer of the hair?
It is the cuticle.
