ME Cosmetology case studies
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The Maine cosmetology license is the credential that lets you legally perform hair, skin, and nail services for pay in Maine, and it is issued by the state board that regulates the profession. It is for students finishing an approved cosmetology program, for licensed cosmetologists moving into Maine from another state, and for anyone returning to practice after a lapse. The ME Cosmetology case studies are 5 cases and about 3,187 words.
1Short Pixie on Fine Hair With Crown Whorl and Nape Lesion
A 29-year-old client with fine, straight, medium-low density hair comes in with shoulder-length hair and asks for a short, choppy pixie, 'as short as possible, with lots of texture,' before a family event in 10 days. Her last professional cut was a blunt shoulder-length cut four months ago; three weeks ago she trimmed the sides herself, so the perimeter is uneven by about 1.5 cm on the left.
722 words, about 4 min2Black Box Dye to Blonde Plus Same-Day Relaxer
A 34-year-old client has a relaxer retouch due; her last relaxer was seven weeks ago, leaving about 3 inches of new growth. The mid-shaft through ends were colored with a box black dye four months ago and are now a level 2.
659 words, about 3 min3Wax and Peel Before an Outdoor Wedding With Rosacea
A 45-year-old client with Fitzpatrick type II skin and rosacea books a brow wax, lip wax, and a 30% glycolic peel four days before an outdoor wedding in Arizona. She uses tretinoin 0.05% nightly and takes doxycycline 100 mg daily.
585 words, about 3 min4Green Discoloration Under Acrylic and Client-Supplied E-File
A 31-year-old client has a green-black discoloration on the right thumbnail under a lifted acrylic. She has worn acrylics for eight months; her last fill was five weeks ago.
600 words, about 3 min5Booth Renter Asked to Host an Unlicensed Friend and Minor Client
You rent a booth at a four-station salon in Portland, Maine. The owner's friend 'does hair on the side' and is not licensed.
621 words, about 3 min