Which term describes hair that still requires more processing to reach the desired curl?

• A. Underprocessed hair
• B. Overprocessed hair
• C. Properly processed hair
• D. Neutralized hair

Answer: (A)

Underprocessed hair describes hair that still requires more processing to reach the desired curl. After the texturizing solution has started to rearrange the bonds, the hair should show enough curl pattern to meet the goal. If it doesn’t, it hasn’t yet reached that target and needs additional processing to form the intended curl. Overprocessed hair has been treated too long or with too strong a chemical, leading to overly tight, damaged, or unstable curls. Properly processed hair has achieved the target curl, and neutralized hair refers to the stage after processing when a neutralizer is used to set the new curl, not a state of needing more processing.