WI Cosmetology case studies
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The Wisconsin cosmetologist credential is one of the health-and-safety credentials administered by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), the state agency whose A–Z professions list includes Cosmetologist alongside Cosmetology Apprentice, Cosmetology Establishment, Cosmetology Instructor, and Cosmetology School. Candidates pursue the cosmetologist credential to perform hair, skin, and nail services for the public under Wisconsin law, while the related apprentice, instructor, school, and establishment credentials support the training and business side of the industry. The WI Cosmetology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,250 words.
1The Box-Dye Blonde Who Wants Platinum
A 34-year-old client sits down with dark brown hair that she has colored at home every six weeks for three years; her last application was 10 days ago. She wants platinum blonde for a wedding in five days and asks for a full bleach-out with 40-volume developer.
504 words, about 3 min2The Brow Wax Before the Reunion
A 27-year-old client books a lip and brow wax two days before a family reunion. On her intake form she writes that she started adapalene 0.3% gel two weeks ago and that she took isotretinoin for seven months, finishing four years ago.
432 words, about 2 min3The Pedicure With a Red Toe
A 58-year-old client with type 2 diabetes, controlled with metformin, books a full pedicure with callus reduction and gel polish five days before her son's wedding. Her right big toe is red, swollen, and tender along the lateral nail fold, with a small amount of yellow drainage.
451 words, about 2 min4The Saturday Double-Book
A solo stylist rents a chair for 1,200 a month, keeps 100% of service revenue, and pays for her own supplies. Her average ticket is 65, and she works eight hours on Saturday.
418 words, about 2 min5The Client With Specks in Her Hair
On a busy Saturday, a client arrives with two friends for blowouts before a wedding. While shampooing, you notice small white specks firmly attached to hair shafts near her nape and see two live insects.
445 words, about 2 min