Your Professional Image Flashcards
When your appearance and the way you conduct yourself are in sync with the beauty business, your chances of being successful in increase _________
Dramatically
One weak moment of _________ right before performing a service because you do not plan ahead could easily be a disaster.
Drinking coffee
Most clients will ________ if you smell offensive and they will not likely return for another service.
Say nothing
Working as a _________ means you must be extremely meticulous about your hygiene
Nail technician
What should be kept in your hygiene pack?
Toothbrush
Good personal hygiene habits include washing your hands throughout the day has required, including ________
Before each service
Which of these items is not typically part of a hygiene pack?
Shampoo
The professional nail technician should brush and floss his or her teeth and use ________ throughout the day as needed
Mouthwash
If you must smoke cigarettes, do not smoke ________
During work hours
If you smoke during your lunch break, brush your teeth, use mouthwash, and wash your hands afterwards to avoid _______
And offensive lingering smell
As a beauty professional, it is recommended to change your style
Frequently
Many salon owners and managers view appearance and poise as being _______ technical knowledge and skills
Just as important
In addition to being free of dirt is also important that your clothes be
Stain free
What should you always put first in every aspect of your work?
Your health
To help protect your clothes from dirt and stains, you should invest in ______ to wear at work
An apron or smock
It is recommended that you only wear perfume ______
After work
Your professional image is the impression you project through both your ____________
Outward appearance and professional conduct
The best way to ensure that you dress for success is to tune in to _________
The salon culture and clientele
When shopping for work clothes, you should primarily think about _________
How you would look in them while performing a client service
To a large degree, your clothes should
Reflect the fashions of the seasons
It is generally a good idea to make sure your clothes is clean stylish and what?
Functional
Which of the following jewelry items is the least appropriate for a typical salon?
A loose jingly bracelet
Your shoes should have low heel and ________
Offer good support
When should female technicians wear make up at work?
Always
Good physical posture, an even gait, and careful movement are very important parts of your __________
Physical presentation
What can put a great deal of stress on your neck, shoulders, back, and legs?
Sitting improperly
Stress on the body can cause strain and/or ____________
Injury
As you work, your neck should be ____________
Balanced and elongated above the shoulders
Where should you keep your neck while you work?
Out and up
You should keep your back __________ as you work.
Straight
What should be pulled in so that it is flat while you work?
Abdomen
As a professional nail technician, an extremely important element of ___________ is having well-groomed hair, skin, and nails.
Your image
Busy nail technicians are susceptible to problems of the hands, wrist and __________
Shoulders
An understanding of ________ can help prevent stress on the body as you work.
Ergonomics
One goal of ergonomics is to make workplace tools safer and __________
Efficient
In general, ergonomics attempts to _______
Fit the job to the person
An awareness of your body posture and ________ coupled with better work habits and proper tools and equipment, will enhance your health and comfort.
Movements
As you work, you show your elbow at no more than a ________ degree angle away from your body for extended periods of time.
60
As you work, your wrists should be ______ as much as possible.
Rested in a straight or neutral position
You should have the client reach across the table to you during a manicure because this position is ergonomically correct for ________
Both you and the client
As you work, you should _________
Use ergonomically designed implements
One measure that can be taken to prevent injury on the job is to break up the repetitiveness of motions used by including _______
Regular stretching exercises
Stressful repetitive motions have cumulative effect on the muscles and ________
Joints
What allows you to get through the day feeling strong and doing your best work?
Good posture
The term _______ refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness achieved through healthful habits.
Personal hygiene
