CO Cosmetology study materials
CO Cosmetology study resources

CO Cosmetology case studies

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The Colorado Barber and Cosmetology Homepage, published by the Division of Professions and Occupations within the Department of Regulatory Agencies, is the public information hub for the Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure. The office is led by Program Director Kathryn Duran and is located at 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202, reachable at 303-894-7800. The CO Cosmetology case studies are 5 cases and about 3,655 words.

1

Straight-Razor Shave: A Changing Lesion, Pustules, and an Anticoagulant

Marcus, a 42-year-old weekly client, books a 30-minute hot-towel straight-razor shave with a lineup. During the consultation you notice three things.

720 words, about 4 min
2

Relaxer and Color Three Days Before a Wedding: Overlapping, Abrasions, and an Unknown Box Dye

Danielle, 29, arrives for a root touch-up relaxer and 'all-over color' before a wedding in three days. Her last relaxer was six weeks ago and her new growth is wavy, but she says the relaxer 'didn't take' and asks you to leave it on longer this time and smooth it through the previously relaxed mid-shaft.

755 words, about 4 min
3

Medium-Depth Peel for Melasma: Isotretinoin, Tretinoin, and Fresh Sun

Priya, 38, Fitzpatrick type IV, books a 20% TCA medium-depth peel for melasma on both cheeks. She wants 'glowing' skin for a family photo shoot in 10 days.

722 words, about 4 min
4

Green Discoloration Under a Lifted Acrylic on a Client With Diabetes

Tanya, 51, comes in for a fill on her acrylic set. On the right index finger, the artificial nail has lifted along the sidewall, and beneath it you can see a dark green-black discoloration covering roughly a third of the nail bed, with slight thickening and a faint musty odor.

739 words, about 4 min
5

A Scaly Patch With Broken Hairs: Tinea Capitis in the Barber Chair

Alvarez brings in her 9-year-old son, Diego, for a skin fade before school photos. On the crown you see a 3 cm round patch: scaly, slightly pink, with hairs broken off at the surface and tiny black dots.

719 words, about 4 min