Florida Barber License Practice Test

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Which layer of the hair shaft is not one of the three main layers?

Cuticle
Medulla
Cortex
Pericortex

The correct answer is: Pericortex

The correct answer is D, as the pericortex is not considered one of the three main layers of the hair shaft. The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and medulla. The cuticle is the outermost layer that protects the hair shaft and provides shine. The cortex lies beneath the cuticle and is the thickest layer, containing keratin and pigments that give hair its strength, color, and texture. The medulla, which may not be present in all hair types, is the innermost layer and can affect the hair's overall structure. The term "pericortex" refers to a specific structure associated with the cortex, but it is not one of the main layers that make up the hair shaft itself. It relates more to the characteristics of the cortex in terms of its behavior and properties, thus placing it outside the classification of the main layers. Understanding the composition of hair and these distinctions is essential for barbers when considering hair treatments and care.