TX Cosmetology case studies
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The Texas Cosmetology Operator license is a Texas state credential administered under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), the agency that regulates barbering and cosmetology in Texas. TDLR states that its Barbering and Cosmetology rules and regulations focus on health, safety and sanitation with the aim of preventing cuts, burns, infections and the transmission of contagious diseases - so a candidate should expect the licensing exam to reflect that safety-first emphasis rather than styling trends alone. The TX Cosmetology case studies are 5 cases and about 3,375 words.
1Blood Exposure Mid-Haircut on a Full Saturday Book
A cosmetologist is finishing a skin fade on a client whose neck has a raised mole. The clipper blade catches the mole and it bleeds.
721 words, about 4 min2Platinum Blonde and a Relaxer on the Same Afternoon
A client arrives at 3:00 p.m. She is eight weeks past her last sodium hydroxide relaxer, with about one inch of new growth.
696 words, about 3 min3Green Nail, a Diabetic Client, and a Whirlpool Tub in Turnaround
A new client, age 58, sits at the pedicure station. She has type 2 diabetes and tells the manicurist her feet "go numb sometimes." On her right big toe the nail plate has a dark green-black patch along one side, with mild lifting at the free edge.
677 words, about 3 min4Brow Wax and a "Light" Peel Three Days Before a Wedding
An esthetician has a 34-year-old client, Fitzpatrick type III, booked for a brow wax and a "light" chemical peel. The client is a bridesmaid Saturday; today is Wednesday.
628 words, about 3 min5An Expired Shop License, an Unlicensed Niece, and a Gel Manicure Request
A cosmetologist rents a booth in a small salon. On the first of the month the owner mentions that the shop's establishment license lapsed and the renewal is "in the mail," so everyone should keep working normally.
653 words, about 3 min