Question

What do you say if a stylist is telling you their client has porous hair and is asking what timing to expect?

A) Let the stylist know the process will take a long time.
B) Let the stylist know that the hair color may process too quickly and go too dark or too light.
C) Advise the stylist to use a stronger hair color solution.
D) Tell the stylist that porous hair processing time is the same as regular hair.

Answer 1

The correct response is to inform the stylist that porous hair may absorb the color too quickly, making it essential to watch the processing time closely to avoid the color going too dark or too light.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a stylist mentions that their client has porous hair and inquiries about the expected timing for a hair color process, the correct response would be option B) Let the stylist know that the hair color may process too quickly and go too dark or too light. Porous hair is more absorptive than non-porous hair, meaning the hair can soak up color faster. This can result in the dye developing more quickly than expected, which can lead to the final color being too intense or not as predicted.

To manage this, the stylist should carefully monitor the hair during processing, perform frequent checks, and be prepared to rinse the color out sooner than they would with hair that has normal porosity. It is not advisable to use a stronger hair color solution, as it might exacerbate the issue of rapid color uptake. Also, porous hair processing time is not the same as regular hair, so timing adjustments are necessary.