Chapter 3 Flashcards
Beauty professionals who have to stand or sit all day and perform repetitive movements are susceptible to problems in all of the following EXCEPT:
a. stomach
b. feet
c. neck
d. wrists
a. stomach
Being well groomed begins with
a. stylish clothing
b. trendy makeup
c. looking and smelling fresh
d. polite communication
c. polite communication
Which term refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good healthful habits?
a. ergonomics
b. personal hygiene
c. personal grooming
d. professional image
b. personal hygiene
Which of the following is NOT a bad habit?
a. bending forward or twisting your body to get closer to your client
b. gripping or squeezing impediments too tightly
c. bending or contorting your wrists when using your tools
d. holding your elbows at less than a 60-degree angle away from your body when cutting hair
d. holding your elbows at less than a 60-degree angle away from your body when cutting hair
When standing to cut hair, you should:
a. keep your legs straight
b. angle your feet inward toward one another
c. keep your legs very close together
d. align your pelvic area with your abdomen
d. align your pelvic area with your abdomen
Your makeup should:
a. enhance your facial features
b. not be worn while you are working
c. be applied heavily
d. be applied at your station
a. enhance your facial features
What is the science of designing the workplace and its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe?
a. genomics
b. ergonomics
c. liqidomics
d. proteomics
b. ergonomics
One guideline for achieving and maintaining good posture is:
a. tilt your shoulders often
b. scrunch your upper body and shoulders
c. hold your shoulders level and relaxed
d. scrunch up your shoulders
c. hold your shoulders level and relaxed
When choosing what to wear to work, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
a. select clothing that looks flattering
b. wear whatever is most comfortable
c. consider your body type and shape
d. look in the mirror from various angles
b. wear whatever is most comfortable
Good posture:
a. lead to muscle fatigue
b. conveys an image of confidence
c. is important when sitting, but not for standing
d. places stress on your neck and shoulders
b. conveys an image of confidence
It is recommended that you invest in a (n)_______ as part of your standard work attire
a. apron or smock
b. selection of tight pants and tops
c. pleasant-smelling perfume or cologne
d. comfortable pair of high-heeled shoes
a. apron or smock
To prevent injuries when working, you should _______ as much as possible
a. hold your arms away from your body
b. always grip implements tightly
c. keep your wrists in a straight position
d. bend forward to get closer to the client
c. keep your wrists in a straight position
Which of these is a professional behavior?
a. keeping to yourself
b. gossiping about coworkers
c. being polite only when others are polite
d. always being considerate
d. always being considerate
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of failing to maintain a professional image?
a. a poor reputation
b. loss of clients
c. loss of income
d. loss of practical skills
d. loss of practical skills
How a person _____ is often the first clue to determining if he or she has what it takes to do the job.
a. provide verbal feedback
b. uses nonverbal communication
c. looks
d. cuts hair
c. looks
When using social media, you should
a. post helpful content
b. participate in arguments
c. forward spam
d. post embarrassing photographs
a. post helpful content
When giving a manicure, you should:
a. work in whatever position is most comfortable for you
b. have the client extend his or her hand across the table to you
c. reach across the table to the client’s hand
d. forego using a table and simply hold the client’s hand in your hand
b. have the client extend his or her hand across the table to you
If a client notices that you have bad breath, he or she is more likely to:
a. discreetly tell you that your breath is bad
b. offer you a mint or breath spray
c. say nothing and simply not return to the salon
d. get up and leave immediately
c. say nothing and simply not return to the salon
which term refers to the process of caring for parts of the body and maintaining an overall polished look?
a. ergonomics
b. professional image
c. physical presentation
d. personal grooming
d. personal grooming
The impression you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace is known as:
a. fashion choices
b. personal hygiene
c. good posture
d. professional image
d. professional image
When working at a salon, you will be expected to have a(n) ________ hairstyle
a. retro
b. traditional
c. up-to-date
d. avant-garde
c. up-to-date
Which of the following is appropriate to wear at a salon
a. a stylish top
b. jewelry that jingles
c. high heeled shoes
d. loose undergarments
a. a stylish top
A hygiene pack for work should include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. clear nail polish
b. deodorant
c. sanitizing hand wipes
d. toothbrush
a. clear nail polish
throughout the day, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
a. smoke in a designated area
b. wash your hands
c. perform self-checks
d. use mouthwash or breath mints
a. smoke in a designated area
Your ________ involves your posture and the way you walk and move.
a. physical presentation
b. personal grooming
c. personal hygiene
d. professional image
a. physical presentation
