ch 3 - your professional image Flashcards
when choosing makeup for work, what should be your first priority
a. making yourself look seductive
b. accentuating your best features
c. making yourself look glamorous
d. showing off your makeup skills
accentuating your best features
how much time of the relaxation response can one exercise session generate
a. 10 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. two hours
d. eight hours
two hours
what affects your interaction with everyone in the salon
a. your activities outside work
b. your professional image
c. your technical skills
d. your level of education
your professional image
what is NOT an aspect of your professional conduct
a. how you get along with clients
b. how you get along with co-workers
c. how you behave in the workplace
d. how you dress in the workplace
how you dress in the workplace
what term refers to the impression you project, informed by your appearance, attitude, and abilities
a. personal conduct
b. personal image
c. professional conduct
d. professional image
professional image
what is the purpose of the makeup you wear at work
a. displaying healthy, beautiful skin
b. advertising “hot” new products
c. making you look attractive
d. color coordinating with clothes
displaying healthy, beautiful skin
what is an element of good standing posture
a. keeping your back arched
b. keeping your back straight
c. leaning forward
d. leaning backward
keeping your back straight
what should you do if you have long hair and work as an esthetician
a. cut it to a more manageable length
b. wear it down to show clients you understand beauty
c. wear it swept up and off the shoulders
d. wear it in a long braid down your back
wear it swept up and off the shoulders
what can you do to avoid scratching clients’ skin
a. wear gloves so your fingernails don’t touch the client’s skin
b. avoid letting your fingertips touch the client’s skin
c. soak your fingernails in solvents that make fingernails soft
d. keep your fingernails from getting too long
keep your fingernails from getting too long
what is NOT an aspect of personal hygiene
a. freshening up throughout the day as necessary
b. brushing and flossing your teeth
c. using deodorant
d. wearing strongly scented perfume
wearing strongly scented perfume
what is the term for posture that is healthy for the spine
a. ergonomically correct
b. cardiovertabraically correct
c. osteospinally correct
d. endemically correct
ergonomically correct
what should your image impress on the minds of your clients
a. intimidate them
b. earn their trust
c. show that you are willing to do whatever is asked of you
d. create a sense of mystery
earn their trust
how will you spend a lot of time as an esthetician
a. leaning against a wall and sitting on a stool
b. standing on your feet and lying down
c. standing on your feet and sitting on a stool
d. sitting on the floor and lying on a treatment table
standing on your feet and sitting on a stool
when should you count to 10 and think before you speak
a. when conflicts arise
b. whenever you speak with your manager
c. whenever you speak with a client
d. all the times
when conflicts arise
how can you convey an image of confidence
a. by sitting quietly and alone
b. by practicing good posture
c. by speaking very loudly
d. by offering opinions on everything
by practicing good posture
what makes clients eager for your knowledge
a. your good professional image
b. the certification on your wall
c. the way your work station looks
d. how attractive you are
your good professional image
what sort of fragrances are NEVER appropriate for the workplace
a. heavy
b. subtle
c. floral
d. fruity
heavy
what is true about exposed undergarments
a. they make a strong fashion statement in the workplace
b. they add a sense of sexiness to the workplace
c. they are never appropriate in the workplace
d. they are occasionally appropriate in the workplace
they are never appropriate in the workplace
what should you save for after business hours
a. subtle makeup that accentuates your best features
b. trendy looks such as heavily made-up eyes and black nail polish
c. clean, comfortable clothes that are fashionable but not overtly sexy
d. simple jewelry, like stud earrings, that do not make a lot of noise
trendy looks such as heavily made-up eyes and black nail polish
what are three important elements of physical presentation
a. posture, walk, movements
b. clothing, hair, jewelry
c. shoes, accessories, makeup
d. muscle tone, tan, cleavage
posture, walk, movements
how can you make your clients confident in your ability to help them
a. by using fancy industry jargon and dropping cool brand names
b. by following your own advice and practicing good skin care
c. by talking about the way celebrities do their makeup
d. by pointing out how good other estheticians in the salon look
by following your own advice and practicing good skin care
what is true of daily bathing or showering
a. it is not an expectation of professional estheticians
b. daily bathing or showering is one of the basics of personal hygiene
c. it is only recommended when the weather is extremely humid
d. for estheticians, several showers per day are recommended
daily bathing or showering is one of the basics of personal hygiene
why should you check your salon’s policy before picking a fragrance you intend to wear in the workplace
a. to make sure your salon manager is not allergic to the fragrance
b. most salons require that estheticians wear heavy fragrances
c. many salons have a non-fragrance policy
d. to make sure non of your clients is allergic to the fragrance
many salons have a non-fragrance policy
what is a danger posed by defective body postures
a. physical problems
b. wardrobe malfunctions
c. awkward socialization
d. fashion faux pas
physical problems
