PSI Barbering Practice Exam

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What type of hair has a hard, glassy finish due to the flat cuticle scales?

Coarse
Fine
Medium
Wavy

The correct answer is: Coarse

The correct answer highlights that coarse hair is characterized by a hard, glassy finish because of its flat cuticle scales. Coarse hair has a thicker diameter compared to other hair types, resulting in a more resilient structure. The flat cuticle scales lie close to the hair shaft, providing a smoother surface that reflects light effectively, thereby creating that distinctive glossy appearance. This glossy look is not typically seen in fine hair, which has a smaller diameter and more raised cuticle scales, leading to a softer, less reflective surface. Medium hair falls between the two, but it does not possess the same level of glossiness associated with coarse hair. Wavy hair can have various textures and may not display the hard, glassy finish associated with flat cuticle scales either. Thus, the association of that finish specifically with coarse hair is what makes this choice correct.