For control and observe the shrinkage factor, curly hair should texturized while:

• A. Dry
• B. Damp
• C. Wet
• D. Steam treated

Answer: (A)

Shrinkage is how much curly hair shortens as it dries and settles into its natural curl pattern. To control and observe this effect accurately, texturizing on dry hair lets you see the true length and curl behavior that will appear when the hair is finished. Cutting or texturizing while damp or wet stretches the curls and hides the final length, which can lead to removing too much or too little. Steam-treated moisture isn’t the same as the dry-read you need for assessing shrinkage, so dry texturizing provides the most reliable guide to how the hair will look when it dries.