LA Barber case studies
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The Louisiana Barber Examination is the licensing assessment administered by the Louisiana State Board of Barber Examiners for individuals who want to practice barbering in the state. It is intended for candidates who have completed the required training hours or apprenticeship and are ready to demonstrate entry-level competence. The LA Barber case studies are 5 cases and about 3,458 words.
1Scaly Patch at the 2:15 Walk-In
on a busy Saturday, a 34-year-old walk-in client asks for a skin fade before a 4:00 p.m. While parting the hair at the left parietal area, you see a 2 cm circular patch: scaly, slightly pink, with broken hairs at different lengths and a few black dots at the follicles.
756 words, about 4 min2Relaxer and Color Before the Wedding
A client, 28, books a 90-minute appointment for a relaxer and all-over permanent color before a wedding. Her hair was last relaxed 10 weeks ago; 3 weeks ago she used a box dye (shade 4) over previously lightened ends.
715 words, about 4 min3Straight Razor on a Client Taking Warfarin
A 41-year-old man comes in for a beard trim and straight-razor lineup. He has coarse, curly facial hair and a history of razor bumps along the neck; today there are several raised, hyperpigmented papules and two small ingrown hairs, no pus.
656 words, about 3 min4Inspector Visit While the Owner Is Away
You are the senior barber at a six-chair shop in Louisiana. On a Tuesday morning, a state inspector arrives.
691 words, about 3 min5Facial Massage After a Peel With Rosacea
A 52-year-old client books a 30-minute facial massage add-on with a haircut. She has rosacea with visible telangiectasia across the cheeks and nose, and today has a few small papules but no pustules.
640 words, about 3 min