Texas Cosmetology License Practice Exam

A client's hair density is assessed by evaluating the number of strands present on the scalp. This assessment focuses on the overall thickness or thinness of the client's hair when viewed from the scalp. Density refers specifically to the amount of hair follicles in a given area, which helps determine how full or sparse the hair looks. This information is crucial for making appropriate decisions regarding haircuts, styles, and treatments that will suit the client's specific hair type.

Measuring the hair's length does not provide information about density, as hair length can vary widely among individuals regardless of how many strands they have. Assessing hair elasticity measures how much the hair can stretch and return to its original length, which relates more to the hair's health than to its density. Analyzing the hair's moisture content looks at hydration levels but doesn't ascertain the number of strands on the scalp and thus does not inform density.