DC Cosmetology case studies
DC Cosmetology · Put your knowledge to work in context.
This independent study page provides practice for DC Cosmetology. Its editorial learning areas include Hair services and styling; Skin and nail services; Infection control and safety; Scientific foundations; DC licensing and professional scope; Salon management and professional conduct. The questions develop subject knowledge and application through worked reasoning, distinctions between competing answers, and practical scenarios. Study the relevant guide before attempting a mixed set, then explain the evidence or calculation that supports each answer. Topics on this exam: Hair services and styling, Skin and nail services, Infection control and safety, Scientific foundations, DC licensing and professional scope, and Salon management and professional conduct. The DC Cosmetology case studies are 4 cases and about 1,628 words.
1Saturday Walk-In With a Scabbed Nape
At 3:40 on a Saturday the salon is fully booked and running 15 minutes behind. A walk-in requests a skin fade.
459 words, about 2 min2Chair Rent, Control, and a Minor Client
A stylist rents a chair for $1,200 per month. The owner sets her hours, sets her prices, requires her to attend weekly staff meetings, supplies all color, and keeps 60% of service revenue, yet calls her an "independent contractor." The stylist asks you, a fellow licensee, whether she can deduct mileage and her own tools and whether she must display her license.
416 words, about 2 min3Platinum in Five Days After Two Years of Box Black
A new client brings a photo of icy platinum blonde. She says she has been coloring at home for two years with a "henna-based" black powder.
326 words, about 2 min4Green Discoloration Under a Lifted Acrylic
A regular client comes in for an acrylic fill. On the right index finger, the natural nail under a lifted acrylic shows a dark green-black patch, and the surrounding skin is slightly swollen.
427 words, about 2 min