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THE SCIENCE BEHIND HUMECTANTS

THE SCIENCE BEHIND HUMECTANTS

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question

1. What is the primary function of humectants in hair care?

Add fragrance
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Add volume to the hair
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Attract moisture
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Seal the hair cuticle
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question

2. Which of the following is a synthetic humectant?

Panthenol (Provitamin B5)
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Aloe Vera
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Honey
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Question 3 of 20

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3. In what condition might humectants pull moisture out of the hair?

High humidity
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Low humidity
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Room temperature
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During shampooing
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question

4. What is the texture result of excessive humectant use in high humidity?

Sleek and shiny
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Dull and flat
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Sticky and oily
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Frizzy and puffy
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Question 5 of 20

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5. Which product is most likely to contain humectants?

Hair spray
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Edge control
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Coconut oil
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Leave-in conditioner
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question

6. What type of hair may resist humectant absorption?

Chemically straightened
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Low porosity
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Medium porosity
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High porosity
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Question 7 of 20

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7. Which condition increases the risk of frizz when using humectants?

Dry heat
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High humidity
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Dew
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Low pH
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question

8. Which of the following improves the performance of humectants?

Silicones
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Leave-in conditioner
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Aloe Vera
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Shea butter
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Question 9 of 20

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9. Humectants are always moisturizing regardless of the climate.

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Question 10 of 20

10. Question

10. Which of the following statements about humectants are true? (Select all that apply)

Humectants always increase curl definition
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All humectants are safe for every hair type
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Product concentration affects humectant effectiveness
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Humectants are hydrophilic and bond with water molecules
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question

11. Temperature and formulation does not affect how humectants perform.

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Question 12 of 20

12. Question

12. Natural humectants are always better than synthetic humectants

True
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question

13. Which of the following are natural humectants? (Select all that apply)

Honey
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Propylene Glycol
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Glycerin
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Aloe Vera
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Question 14 of 20

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14. What conditions can make humectants cause dryness in hair?

Low humidity
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High humidity
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Low PH
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Diet
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question

15. What are the effects of humectants in high humidity? (Select all that apply)

Excessive dryness
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Frizz
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Loss of curl definition
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Sticky hair
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question

16. Which of these can support humectant performance in a product? (Select all that apply)

Silicon
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Occlusives
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Sulfates
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Emollients
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question

17. In which products are humectants commonly found? (Select all that apply)

Hair creams
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Leave-in conditioners
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Deep conditioners
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Hair Butters
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Question 18 of 20

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18. Which of the following affect humectant effectiveness? (Select all that apply)

Product formulation
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Hair porosity
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Humidity
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Natural or Synthetic
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question

19. Which of the following are synthetic humectants? (Select all that apply)

Panthenol
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Butylene Glycol
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Propylene Glycol
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Question 20 of 20

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20. Why should a hair professional adjust products seasonally? (Select all that apply)

To prevent hair dryness or frizz
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To match humidity changes
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To maintain moisture balance
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To make hair fuller
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