During the relaxation/comb test, what indicates that the hair has relaxed?

During the relaxation/comb test, what indicates that the hair has relaxed?

• A. Indentation on the scalp from the back of the comb
• B. No indentation
• C. Curl pattern change
• D. Itching

Answer: (A)

The test checks whether the hair has been relaxed enough by how it behaves when you pass the comb through. When the hair has relaxed, the back of the comb will leave a noticeable indentation on the scalp as you slide it through a small section. That indentation shows the hair is now soft and lying flat against the scalp, indicating it’s ready for the next step. If there’s no indentation, the hair is still resisting flattening and needs more processing. Curl pattern change would mean the curl has been altered, which isn’t the specific sign of relaxation, and itching points to scalp irritation rather than how relaxed the hair is.

The test checks whether the hair has been relaxed enough by how it behaves when you pass the comb through. When the hair has relaxed, the back of the comb will leave a noticeable indentation on the scalp as you slide it through a small section. That indentation shows the hair is now soft and lying flat against the scalp, indicating it’s ready for the next step. If there’s no indentation, the hair is still resisting flattening and needs more processing. Curl pattern change would mean the curl has been altered, which isn’t the specific sign of relaxation, and itching points to scalp irritation rather than how relaxed the hair is.