ID Cosmetology case studies

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The Idaho Cosmetology Licensure Examination is the pathway by which candidates demonstrate the knowledge required to practice cosmetology in Idaho. Licensing for the profession sits with the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), a state agency whose stated mission is consumer protection and public safety. The ID Cosmetology case studies are 5 cases and about 3,303 words.

Scalp Lesions, a Cloudy Disinfectant Jar, and a Deposit Already Paid

At 2:15 p.m., a client arrives for a root touch-up. While draping her, the stylist notices scattered red papules along the hairline and a 1-cm crusted, weeping area behind her left ear.

706 words, about 4 min 2

Box Black to Platinum with Henna History and Gummy Hair

A new client brings a photo of platinum-blonde hair. Her hair is 12 inches long and currently level 2 black from a box dye used every six weeks for two years.

703 words, about 4 min 3

Eyebrow and Lip Wax 48 Hours Before a Wedding on Isotretinoin

A 28-year-old client books an eyebrow and lip wax 48 hours before her wedding. During consultation she reports taking isotretinoin 40 mg daily for five months for cystic acne and applying tretinoin 0.05% cream nightly.

624 words, about 3 min 4

Unlicensed Help, a Minor, and Expired Disinfectant in a Booth-Rental Salon

You rent a booth in a five-station salon in Idaho. On Saturday, the owner asks you to 'help out' by letting the 15-year-old daughter of a regular client receive a virgin relaxer; the parent is not present but the teen says her mom 'is fine with it.' The owner also says the receptionist, who has no license, can apply the relaxer because 'she has watched it a hundred times.' In the dispensary, the only disinfectant concentrate is past its expiration date, and the owner says to use it anyway because 'the new shipment is late.' The teen has never had a chemical service, has a few scalp scratches from scratching, and wants the relaxer before a school dance that evening.

648 words, about 3 min 5

Breakage and a Refund Demand After a Relaxer

Three days after a relaxer, a client returns with broken hairs along the nape, a tender scalp, and visible crusting. She says the stylist used 'super' strength, applied it to the entire scalp including previously colored midshaft, and left it on for 25 minutes.

622 words, about 3 min