CHAPTER 3: YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE Flashcards
While working, your clothing should always be stylish, comfortable, and ________.
a. highly accessorized
b. formal
c. functional
d. colorful
c. functional
Your ______ involves your posture and the way you walk and move.
a. physical fitness
b. physical presentation
c. physical problems
d. physical activity
b. physical presentation
The way to counter the negative impact of repetitive motions or long periods spent in one position is by __________.
a. stretching and walking around at intervals
b. wearing ill-fitting shoes
c. practicing regular body manipulations
d. being aware of the body vascular system
a. stretching and walking around at intervals
There are consequences to not maintaining a professional image in the salon including loss of clients, a poor reputation, and ______________.
a. loss of self-esteem
b. a bad attitude
c. having fewer friends
d. loss of income
d. loss of income
Your shoulders should be relaxed and ________ when you are providing client services.
a. slightly curved
b. level
c. slightly arched
d. extended
b. level
One weak moment of _____ right before performing a service because you did not plan ahead could spell disaster.
a. drinking coffee
b. texting a friend
c. posting on Facebook
d. calling a friend
a. drinking coffee
The science of designing the workplace as well as its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe is _____________.
a. economics
b. ergonology
c. ergonomics
d. ecology
c. ergonomics
The daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good healthful habits is ___________.
a. personal hygiene
b. physical presentation
c. professional image
c. professional hygiene
a. personal hygiene
The impression you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace is ___________.
a. personal hygiene
b. physical presentation
c. professional image
d. professional hygiene
c. professional image
Which of these items should be kept in your hygiene pack?
a. Lipstick
b. Toothbrush
c. Teeth whitener
d. Gum
b. Toothbrush
As a professional cosmetologist, you should brush and floss your teeth and use ____ throughout the day as needed.
a. lotion
b. antiseptic
c. fragrance
d. mouthwash
d. mouthwash
In addition to being free of dirt, it is important that your clothing is _______.
a. stain free
b. new
c. expensive
d. colorful
a. stain free
To help protect your clothing from dirt and stains, consider investing in ____ to wear to work.
a. a pair of scrubs
b. an apron or smock
c. a paid of coveralls
d. scotch-guarded clothing
b. an apron or smock
Ensure you are dressed for success by tuning in to ___________.
a. your innermost desires
b. the weather and environment
c. the salon’s culture
d. your career goals
c. the salon’s culture
Your shoes should have a low heel and ____________.
a. offer good arch support
b. have a tight fit
c. have a soft sole
d. have a loose fit
a. offer good arch support
As you work, your neck should be ____________.
a. bend over the client
b. elongated and balanced above the shoulders
c. leaning towards the dominant hand
d. leaning away from the dominant hand
b. elongated and balanced above the shoulders
One goal of ergonomics is to make workplace tools safer and more _____________.
a. attractive
b. flexible
c. economical
d. efficient
d. efficient
Negative gossip and _____ can bring an ideal atmosphere to a halt.
a. poor listening
b. impolite demeanor
c. friendliness
d. consideration
b. impolite demeanor
An awareness of your posture and ______, coupled with good work habits, proper tools, and equipment, will enhance your health and comfort.
a. height
b. weight
c. movements
d. activity
c. movements
As you work, you should hold your elbows at no more than a _____-degree angle away from your body for extended periods of time.
a. 60
b. 90
c. 15
d. 25
a. 60
As you work, your wrists should be kept in a ____________ as much as possible.
a. straight or neutral position
b. turned upward position
c. bent position
d. turned downward position
a. straight or neutral position
As you work, a good guideline to follow is to ___________.
a. endure long periods of uninterrupted repetitive motions
b. keep your back and neck relaxed
c. avoid regular stretching exercises
d. use ergonomically designed implements
d. use ergonomically designed implements
Repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on the muscles and _____________.
a. bones
b. joints
c. tendons
d. skin
b. joints
To avoid ergonomic-related injuries, consider using ___________.
a. a back brace
b. knee braces
c. an anti-fatigue mat
d. a heated body wrap
c. an anti-fatigue mat
Establishing a professional online image is an essential ______attribute.
a. spiritual
b. image-building
c. personal
d. popularity-building
b. image-building
