NH Barber case studies
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The New Hampshire barber credential is issued through the state's Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), the umbrella agency whose Concord office at 7 Eagle Square handles professional licensing for New Hampshire. Candidates should understand one important limitation of this page: the OPLC barbering, cosmetology and esthetics page could not be retrieved - the address returned a "Page Not Found" error on 2026-11-06, and the only substantive content on the retrieved page was an unrelated Real Estate Commission notice about a new licensing database. The NH Barber case studies are 5 cases and about 2,663 words.
1Clipper Nick on a Nape Mole During a Bald Fade
on a busy Saturday at a three-chair shop. The barber is 12 minutes behind with four walk-ins waiting.
557 words, about 3 min2Color Service After a Previous Reaction
A 28-year-old client brings a photo of jet-black permanent color and asks for a full-head application. She mentions that a different salon colored her hair eight months ago and that her scalp itched and crusted for five days afterward.
527 words, about 3 min3Sanitation Lapses During a Busy Walk-In Rush
on a warm Friday, a three-chair shop has a line out the door. The barber drops a clipper on the tile floor, picks it up, wipes the blade on a towel tucked in his apron, and continues the fade.
547 words, about 3 min4Scaly Patch and Broken Hairs on a Skin Fade
A 41-year-old man sits down for a skin fade. While tapping the sides, the barber notices a round, scaly patch about 3 cm across on the left parietal area, with broken hairs and a few black dots at the surface.
516 words, about 3 min5Straight-Razor Shave With Anticoagulants and a Changing Mole
A 62-year-old client requests a straight-razor shave with the grain removed and the closest possible result against the grain. He mentions that he takes warfarin daily and also aspirin, and that his last barber shave left several red bumps and a small bleed.
516 words, about 3 min