Which hair characteristic dictates using a smaller base size during wrapping?

• A. Texture
• B. Density
• C. Porosity
• D. Length

Answer: (B)

Base size is about how much hair sits at the base of each wrap around the rod. The hair characteristic that dictates using a smaller base size is density, because dense hair has a lot of strands per inch. When there are many hairs at the base, wrapping a large base would crowd the base and lead to uneven processing or an inconsistent curl. Using a smaller base size keeps the amount of hair at each base manageable, giving you better control over the curl pattern and processing results. If the hair density were low, you could use a larger base size without crowding. Texture, porosity, and length affect other factors like curl formation and processing time, but density specifically drives base size decisions.