Which statement describes turned hair?

• A. Hair with cuticles downward
• B. Hair with upward direction
• C. All cuticles move in the same downward direction
• D. Mixed directions

Answer: (C)

Turned hair refers to a smooth, uniform surface created when the cuticle scales on the hair shaft all lie in the same direction. When every cuticle scale is oriented downward along the length of the strand, they sit flat and align with each other, producing a consistent, sleek surface. That consistent direction is what makes the hair feel smoother, look shinier, and resist snagging.

If the scales were pointing in different directions or upward, the surface would be uneven, rough, and more prone to friction and frizz. So the description that captures turned hair is that all cuticles move in the same downward direction, giving a single, orderly orientation along the strand.