Ch. 3 Your professional Image

Question 1

When standing to cut hair, position your legs hip-width apart, bend your knees slightly, and align your pelvis with your:

Answer 1

Abdomen

Question 2

One measure that can be taken to prevent injury on the job is to hold implements so that the wrist is in a relatively______________position.

Answer 2

neutral

Question 3

To prevent injury on the job, consider breaking up the repetitiveness of motions used by______________.

Answer 3

performing regular stretching excercises

Question 4

Stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on the muscles and:

Answer 4

Joints

Question 5

An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things that people use to help those people and things interact most efficiently and safely is known as:

Answer 5

Ergonomics

Question 6

Your___________not only convey(s) an image, but also helps you get through your day feeling good and doing your best work.

Answer 6

Posture

Question 7

Your physical presentation consists of your posture and walk and should convey an image of:

Answer 7

confidence

Question 8

The most important point to keep in mind about makeup is that is should___________your best features and___________ your less flattering ones.

Answer 8

Accentuate; mask

Question 9

Salons establish dress code guidelines to create a salon culture, help protect stylists’ clothing when working with chemicals, and ensure that their stylists:

Answer 9

are dressed for success

Question 10

It is most important to consider one’s________and_________when choosing what to wear to work.

Answer 10

Body type; shape

Question 11

How a person dresses and takes care of his or her hair, skin, and nails best reflects one’s:

Answer 11

Personal grooming habits

Question 12

Asha, a cosmetologist, smokes while on her work breaks. What would be considered a good practice for her before attending to a client?

Answer 12

Brush her teeth, use mouthwash, and wash her hands

Question 13

The daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain daily practices is known as:

Answer 13

Personal hygiene

Question 14

Cosmetologists need to understand the importance of their professional image in order to:

Answer 14

Avoid the consequences for not maintaining a professional image, such as loss of clients or a poor reputation

Question 15

The impression you project as a cosmetologist consists of your outward appearance, your behavior, your attitude, the way you interact with others, your communication skills, and how you physically hold yourself. What is this called?

Answer 15

Professional Image