MT Barber case studies
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The MT Barber credential is a Montana state license that authorizes you to perform barbering services for the public - cutting, tapering, shaving, beard work, chemical texture and color services - under the supervision of the Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. It is for candidates who have completed the required barbering curriculum at a licensed Montana school or an equivalent apprenticeship pathway, and who need to demonstrate both practical skill and theoretical knowledge before licensure. The MT Barber case studies are 5 cases and about 3,340 words.
1Positive Spore Test and a Ringworm Report
It is 8:35 on a Monday at a two-chair shop with three barbers and 11 clients booked. Over the weekend the owner read Friday's in-house autoclave spore test: positive.
796 words, about 4 min2Silvery Scales, a Fine-Tooth Comb, and Isotretinoin
A 34-year-old woman comes in for a shampoo, scalp massage, and blow-dry. She has fine, color-treated hair and a dry, tight scalp.
622 words, about 3 min3Skin Fade Around a Nape Mole and a Double Crown
A 22-year-old man with tight coily hair and a history of razor bumps on the neck wants a high skin fade with a sharp line-up and a hard part. He has a double crown at the parietal ridge and a cowlick at the front hairline.
651 words, about 3 min4Warfarin, a Wedding, and a Straight-Razor Request
A 61-year-old man takes warfarin for atrial fibrillation (INR checked yesterday at 2.8) and low-dose aspirin. He took his warfarin dose last night and has a small nick on the neck from his own razor this morning.
627 words, about 3 min5Box Black, Henna, and a Five-Day Platinum Deadline
A 29-year-old woman brings a photo of a platinum blonde bob. Her hair is currently level 3 (dark brown) from three applications of box dye over the past year; the last application was five weeks ago.
644 words, about 3 min