CT Cosmetology case studies
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The Connecticut Cosmetology licensure examination is the assessment that the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) uses in the licensing process for cosmetologists in the state, and it is aimed at candidates who have completed the required training and want to work in Connecticut salons. This page is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by DPH or the State of Connecticut. The CT Cosmetology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,222 words.
1Scalp Lesions Before a Relaxer Service
Marisol, 34, books a virgin relaxer and a single-process color for a wedding in three days. During the consultation she mentions she applied a box dye two weeks ago.
523 words, about 3 min2Correcting Banded, Over-Processed Blonde
Devon wants platinum blonde for a wedding in five days. Her hair history: box black dye for years, two bleach sessions at another salon three weeks apart, and a home color remover last week.
463 words, about 2 min3Pedicure on a Client with Diabetes and a Toe Abrasion
A 58-year-old client with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy books a deluxe pedicure: soak, callus removal with a Credo blade, cuticle cutting, gel polish, and paraffin. She has a small red abrasion on the side of her big toe from new shoes, and the nail on that toe is thick, yellow-brown, and lifting at the free edge.
426 words, about 2 min4Blood Spill During a Haircut
on a busy Saturday, a cosmetologist nicks a client's ear with clippers. Blood is visible on the blade, the comb, and the chair arm.
399 words, about 2 min5Booth Renter Asked to Perform Microneedling
A Connecticut-licensed cosmetologist rents a booth. The owner asks her to perform microneedling with a 1.5 mm needle pen for a client with active acne and a history of isotretinoin use within the past year; the client wants it for acne scars before a trip.
411 words, about 2 min