Chapter 3- Your Professional Image

Question 1

Beauty professionals are often held to higher image standards by clients because they view beauty professionals as _______.

Image experts
Role models
Personal trainers
Lifestyle coaches

Answer 1

Image experts

Question 2

Professional behavior, a positive attitude, team camaraderie, good communication skills, and proper ergonomics are factors that assist in creating a _________.

Style portfolio
Work ethic
Salon owner
Professional image

Answer 2

Professional image

Question 3

It is essential for beauty practitioners to be well groomed and practice basic hygiene everyday because they ________.

Are walking billboards for their profession
Are image experts
Want to look and feel good
Work in close proximity to their clients

Answer 3

Work in close proximity to their clients

Question 4

What term refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness through the practice of good healthful habits?

Health awareness
Public hygiene
Public sanitation
Personal hygiene

Answer 4

Personal hygiene

Question 5

What are some items that should be included in your hygiene pack, or personal collection of items, to maintain the necessary sanitary habits at work?

Toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, and perfume
Toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and body wash, and deodorant
Dental care items, hand sanitizer, and body freshening products
Body wash, hand sanitizers, breath mints

Answer 5

Dental care items, hand sanitizer, and body freshening products

Question 6

Being well-groomed advertises the beauty professionals _______ in the beauty industry.

Interest in
Promotion of
Commitment to
Stock in

Answer 6

Commitment to

Question 7

A no-fragrance salon policy protects clients who have chemical sensitivity or allergies and stipulates that team members cannot wear _______.

Hairspray
Makeup
Deodorant
Perfume

Answer 7

Perfume

Question 8

________ involves the process of caring for parts of the body and maintaining an overall polished look.

Hygiene assessment
Personal grooming
Style review
Professional image

Answer 8

Personal grooming

Question 9

The impression that you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the work place is your ________.

Reputation
Portfolio
Professional image
Individual style

Answer 9

Professional image

Question 10

Salons often implement ________ to create a salon culture, project employees’ clothing while working with chemicals, and ultimately ensure their stylists are dressed for success.

Dress code guidelines
Fashion statements
Laundry services
Hygiene rules

Answer 10

Dress code guidelines

Question 11

Regardless of your salons dress code, your clothing should always be clean, fresh, functional, and _________.

Stylish
Subdued
Attention-grabbing
Colorful

Answer 11

Stylish

Question 12

Shoes work by stylists when working in the salon should be comfortable, closed-toe, __________ , and provide arch support.

Thick-soled
Cost-effective
High-heeled
Low-heeled

Answer 12

Low-heeled

Question 13

The maintenance of healthy skin and the careful application of _________ enhances your best facial features and promotes your professional image.

Perfume
Hairspray
Deodorant
Makeup

Answer 13

Makeup

Question 14

Which element is considered the hallmark of professionalism?

Politeness
Trendy makeup
Functional clothing
Posture

Answer 14

Politeness

Question 15

What term best describes your posture, as well as the way you walk and move?

Style
Gait
Ergonomics
Physical presentation

Answer 15

Physical presentation

Question 16

Sitting or standing improperly can put a great deal of stress on your _____________.

Wrists, elbows, and arms
Neck, shoulders, back and legs
Chest and abdomen
Eyes, forehead, and fingers

Answer 16

Neck, shoulders, back and legs

Question 17

Sitting or standing with your back straight, head and shoulders held high, neck balanced, and the chest opened up and out are guidelines for good work __________.

Image
Attitude
Posture
Ethics

Answer 17

Posture

Question 18

The science of designing and planning of the workplace, as well as its equipment and tools, for maximum comfort, safety, and efficiency is known as _________.

Engineering
Graphic design
Occupational therapy
Ergonomics

Answer 18

Ergonomics

Question 19

Which action best illustrates the use of ergonomic principles in a salon?

Hiring a massage therapist
Providing comfortable client seating
Providing longer cords for electrical devices such as blow dryers and curling irons
Installing hydraulic chairs which raise and lower

Answer 19

Installing hydraulic chairs which raise and lower

Question 20

What type of injuries are most commonly reported by stylists in salons that do not practice ergonomics?

Wrist and back injuries
Head and neck injuries
Face and hand injuries
Leg and foot injuries

Answer 20

Wrist and back injuries

Question 21

________ is the key to avoiding problems with posture and movements.

Prevention
Exercise
Repetition
Practice

Answer 21

Prevention