CA Cosmetology case studies
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The California Cosmetology Examination is the licensing test administered through the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, the state body that protects consumers by licensing and regulating the barbering and beauty industry. The Board was established in 1992, after the Board of Barber Examiners and the Board of Cosmetology merged, and today licenses over 50,000 establishments and over 560,000 individuals. The CA Cosmetology case studies are 5 cases and about 3,558 words.
1The Nick Behind the Ear
At a licensed salon, a stylist is ten minutes into a clipper cut when the client flinches. There is a bright spot of blood on the corner of the #1 guard and a small nick at the client's hairline behind the ear.
692 words, about 3 min2Ten Minutes Between Pedicures
A nail technician rents a station in a six-station salon. On Saturday she has pedicures at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00.
696 words, about 3 min3Monday Morning at the Four-Station Salon
The owner of a small salon has four stations: two employees, one booth renter, and herself. On Monday morning four things land at once.
773 words, about 4 min4Relaxer and Color Two Days Before a Wedding
A client who gave birth seven weeks ago books a relaxer plus an all-over color for a Saturday wedding, two days from today. Her last relaxer was six weeks ago, and she reports "a few burns" at the hairline that time.
709 words, about 4 min5The Accutane Client and the Signed Waiver
A licensed esthetician in a full-service salon has a 2:00 appointment with a new client who wants a lip wax, brow wax, and full-leg wax. On the intake form the client writes that she started isotretinoin 10 weeks ago and has another four months to go.
688 words, about 3 min