Your Professional Image Flashcards

1
Q

When your appearance and the way you conduct yourself are in sync with the beauty business, your chances of being successful in increase _________

A

Dramatically

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2
Q

One weak moment of _________ right before performing a service because you do not plan ahead could easily be a disaster.

A

Drinking coffee

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3
Q

Most clients will ________ if you smell offensive and they will not likely return for another service.

A

Say nothing

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4
Q

Working as a _________ means you must be extremely meticulous about your hygiene

A

Nail technician

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5
Q

What should be kept in your hygiene pack?

A

Toothbrush

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6
Q

Good personal hygiene habits include washing your hands throughout the day has required, including ________

A

Before each service

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7
Q

Which of these items is not typically part of a hygiene pack?

A

Shampoo

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8
Q

The professional nail technician should brush and floss his or her teeth and use ________ throughout the day as needed

A

Mouthwash

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9
Q

If you must smoke cigarettes, do not smoke ________

A

During work hours

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10
Q

If you smoke during your lunch break, brush your teeth, use mouthwash, and wash your hands afterwards to avoid _______

A

And offensive lingering smell

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11
Q

As a beauty professional, it is recommended to change your style

A

Frequently

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12
Q

Many salon owners and managers view appearance and poise as being _______ technical knowledge and skills

A

Just as important

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13
Q

In addition to being free of dirt is also important that your clothes be

A

Stain free

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14
Q

What should you always put first in every aspect of your work?

A

Your health

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15
Q

To help protect your clothes from dirt and stains, you should invest in ______ to wear at work

A

An apron or smock

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16
Q

It is recommended that you only wear perfume ______

A

After work

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17
Q

Your professional image is the impression you project through both your ____________

A

Outward appearance and professional conduct

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18
Q

The best way to ensure that you dress for success is to tune in to _________

A

The salon culture and clientele

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19
Q

When shopping for work clothes, you should primarily think about _________

A

How you would look in them while performing a client service

20
Q

To a large degree, your clothes should

A

Reflect the fashions of the seasons

21
Q

It is generally a good idea to make sure your clothes is clean stylish and what?

A

Functional

22
Q

Which of the following jewelry items is the least appropriate for a typical salon?

A

A loose jingly bracelet

23
Q

Your shoes should have low heel and ________

A

Offer good support

24
Q

When should female technicians wear make up at work?

A

Always

25
Q

Good physical posture, an even gait, and careful movement are very important parts of your __________

A

Physical presentation

26
Q

What can put a great deal of stress on your neck, shoulders, back, and legs?

A

Sitting improperly

27
Q

Stress on the body can cause strain and/or ____________

A

Injury

28
Q

As you work, your neck should be ____________

A

Balanced and elongated above the shoulders

29
Q

Where should you keep your neck while you work?

A

Out and up

30
Q

You should keep your back __________ as you work.

A

Straight

31
Q

What should be pulled in so that it is flat while you work?

A

Abdomen

32
Q

As a professional nail technician, an extremely important element of ___________ is having well-groomed hair, skin, and nails.

A

Your image

33
Q

Busy nail technicians are susceptible to problems of the hands, wrist and __________

A

Shoulders

34
Q

An understanding of ________ can help prevent stress on the body as you work.

A

Ergonomics

35
Q

One goal of ergonomics is to make workplace tools safer and __________

A

Efficient

36
Q

In general, ergonomics attempts to _______

A

Fit the job to the person

37
Q

An awareness of your body posture and ________ coupled with better work habits and proper tools and equipment, will enhance your health and comfort.

A

Movements

38
Q

As you work, you show your elbow at no more than a ________ degree angle away from your body for extended periods of time.

A

60

39
Q

As you work, your wrists should be ______ as much as possible.

A

Rested in a straight or neutral position

40
Q

You should have the client reach across the table to you during a manicure because this position is ergonomically correct for ________

A

Both you and the client

41
Q

As you work, you should _________

A

Use ergonomically designed implements

42
Q

One measure that can be taken to prevent injury on the job is to break up the repetitiveness of motions used by including _______

A

Regular stretching exercises

43
Q

Stressful repetitive motions have cumulative effect on the muscles and ________

A

Joints

44
Q

What allows you to get through the day feeling strong and doing your best work?

A

Good posture

45
Q

The term _______ refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness achieved through healthful habits.

A

Personal hygiene