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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 effect does backcombing and back brushing have on the hair structure?
It will damage the cuticle by pushing the scales the wrong way. The cuticle protects the hair with a lot of backcombing and backbrushing you take away the hairs own defense.
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.
What is the direction of the hair cuticle and its importance when detangling the hair?
The cuticle of the hair shaft lies downwards towards the tip - from root to point to the shaft hair . The cuticle is lifted when shampooing occurs and smoothed with conditioner. It is important to remember to use the effleurage method of shampooing on longer hair as using a petrissage motion will result in excessive tangling – causing a ‘cuticle interlock’. Always use a wide toothed comb and start at the tips working your way up to the roots when detangling. Roo
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.
