TN Cosmetology case studies
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The Tennessee Cosmetology Licensing Examination is the assessment a candidate must pass to be licensed as a cosmetologist by the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. It is built for students nearing the end of an approved cosmetology program and for licensed professionals from other jurisdictions seeking Tennessee licensure. The TN Cosmetology case studies are 5 cases and about 3,310 words.
1Blood on the Clipper Blade
It is 2:15 on a packed Saturday. Marcus is mid-fade with a detachable clipper blade when the corner nicks his client's ear; a bead of blood sits on the blade and smears the client's neck.
703 words, about 4 min2Level 3 to Level 8 Three Days Before a Wedding
Renee, 44, wants to be a light blonde for a wedding in three days. Her history: 18 months of level-3 box color, with a root touch-up two weeks ago.
642 words, about 3 min3Retouch on an Irritated Scalp
Tasha books a relaxer retouch; her last one was seven weeks ago and she says it 'didn't take.' Assessment shows visible redness and two small scabs at the nape from scratching, and she shampooed with a medicated dandruff shampoo last night. She swam in a chlorinated pool yesterday and flat-ironed on the highest setting this morning.
731 words, about 4 min4Pedicure for a Client With Diabetes
A 68-year-old client with type 2 diabetes and poor circulation books a deluxe pedicure. She wants her calluses shaved with a credo blade and her cuticles cut.
579 words, about 3 min5Booth Renter, Unlicensed Assistant, and a Refund Demand
Dana owns a six-station salon: four employees and two booth renters. On a Tuesday walk-through she notices that renter Kim's license expired three months ago, and Kim's color is stored in unlabeled squeeze bottles.
655 words, about 3 min