NC Natural Hair Care case studies
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The North Carolina Natural Hair Care Specialist credential is a state cosmetic art license issued through the NC Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners, the board that also licenses cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists, and the shops and schools where they practice. It is aimed at people who want to work legally and independently on textured and natural hair - braiding, twisting, locking, and related services - inside a licensed North Carolina shop. The NC Natural Hair Care case studies are 5 cases and about 3,052 words.
1Inflamed Scalp Before Knotless Braids
A 34-year-old client comes to a natural hair care studio for knotless braids using synthetic extensions. She reports three days of intense itching and tenderness at the crown.
661 words, about 3 min2Three-Station Salon Inspection Findings
During a routine inspection of a three-station natural hair care salon, the inspector observes: two combs and a rat-tail comb in an open drawer with visible hair and product residue; a jar labeled EPA-registered disinfectant with a 10-minute contact time, in which combs are dipped for about two minutes between clients; terry towels used on two clients and returned to a stack on the station; several packs of braiding hair stored on the floor beside a mop bucket; an unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid at the shampoo bowl; and a trash can without a lid near the station. The salon serves about 12 clients daily, has one shampoo bowl, and uses capes that are wiped with a rag between clients.
605 words, about 3 min3Out-of-Scope Services and an Unlicensed Assistant
Renee holds a current North Carolina natural hair care license and works at a full-service salon owned by a cosmetologist. The owner books Renee for a 2 p.m.
615 words, about 3 min4Traction Injury Before a Wedding
A 29-year-old client with tightly coiled 4C hair requests small knotless braids with 18-inch synthetic extensions for a wedding in five days. She removed box braids yesterday after wearing them for 10 weeks.
578 words, about 3 min5Hot Comb Burn on the Ear
A 41-year-old client is receiving a thermal press at a natural hair care studio. The specialist applied a heavy oil to the scalp and did not test the hot comb temperature before starting.
593 words, about 3 min