Hair and Scalp Consultation: Hair Analysis

Vocabulary flashcards covering the fundamentals of hair analysis, including hair texture, hair density, and their practical salon implications.

Hair texture

The diameter of each individual hair strand.

Fine hair

Hair characterized by a small or thin individual strand.

Medium hair texture

Hair characterized by an average individual strand diameter.

Coarse hair

Hair characterized by a larger or thicker individual strand.

Hair density

The measurement of how many hairs are growing on the scalp.

High hair density

A condition characterized by having lots of hairs growing on the scalp.

Medium hair density

A condition characterized by an average amount of hairs growing on the scalp.

Low hair density

A condition characterized by having fewer hairs on the scalp, leaving more scalp visible.

Texture vs. Density

Two distinct traits that are not equal; a client can have fine hair with extremely high density, or coarse hair with low density.

Practical effects of hair density

Service factors influenced by density, including product amount needed, sectioning method, drying speed, amount removed during a haircut, and blowout duration.