NABTEB Cosmetology case studies
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NABTEB Cosmetology is a trade subject within the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) system, which awards certificates to candidates in Nigeria's technical and vocational examinations. It suits students in technical colleges, apprentices in salons, and practising beauticians who want a recognised, examinable qualification covering the full range of salon work rather than a single skill. The NABTEB Cosmetology case studies are 5 cases and about 3,306 words.
1Burning Scalp During a Relaxer Retouch
on a Friday, a three-stylist salon is fully booked. The ceiling extractor fan has been out of service for two weeks; the manager has propped open the fire door.
708 words, about 4 min2Hot Clipper, Dropped Blade and a Client with a Nape Bump
Saturday morning in a busy barbershop, six clients are waiting. Clipper A has a hot casing and a frayed cord repaired with insulating tape; it has been running for 40 minutes.
671 words, about 3 min3Box Dye to Blonde Two Days Before a Wedding
A 29-year-old client wants to go from box-dyed dark brown (level 3) to warm blonde (level 8) for a wedding in 48 hours. She relaxed her hair three weeks ago and has visible breakage at the crown, a rough cuticle and scalp tenderness.
639 words, about 3 min4Green Toenail Under an Acrylic Overlay
A 42-year-old client with diabetes attends a nail salon for a new set of acrylic toenails before a holiday in three days. On the left big toe, under a two-week-old acrylic overlay, there is a green-black discoloration spreading towards the cuticle.
657 words, about 3 min5Pre-Wedding Facial with Rosacea and Tretinoin
A 35-year-old client books a pre-wedding facial five days before her wedding. She has rosacea with visible capillaries across the cheeks and nose, and has been using tretinoin 0.05% nightly until two days ago.
631 words, about 3 min