Which outcome is caused by hair wound on rods with too much tension?

• A. Breakage or dryness
• B. Frizz
• C. Curl definition
• D. Evenness

Answer: (A)

Excessive tension when winding hair around rods places more mechanical stress on each strand. Hair is stretched beyond its normal elasticity, causing cuticle scales to lift and the cortex to develop micro-tears. This weakens the hair and makes it lose moisture more easily, so when it dries and is styled, it tends to break or feel dry and brittle. The most likely outcome is breakage or dryness. While very tight winding can contribute to frizz or uneven results, the direct consequence of too much tension is structural damage that shows up as breakage and dryness rather than improved curl definition or evenness.