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Chapter 3 Profession
Your Professional Image
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How you_____ has a big influence on whether you will be successful in working as a licensed nail technician. | both look and present yourself |
| It is a given that you should: | shower or bathe daily, use deodorant before going to work, generally be neat and clean. |
| If you smell offensive, most clients will: | Say nothing and not return for another service. |
| If you smell offensive, a client will, on average, tell how many of their friends? | three |
| Beauty professionals working in which position must be extremely meticulous about their personal hygiene? | hair stylists, makeup artists, skin care and nail techs. |
| You should keep dental floss, deodorant, and hand wipes in: | your hygiene pack |
| How often should you use mouthwash or breath mints? | throughout the day |
| If you must smoke at work, where should you do it? | In a well- ventilated area |
| You should not smoke any sooner than _______before seeing your client. | 30 minutes |
| To advertise your commitment to professional beauty you should: | keep your haircut and color in tip top shape, keep your skin well groomed, put thought into your appearance every day |
| Many salon owners and managers view nail technicians _________ as being just as important as technical knowledge and skills | personality |
| to help protect your clothes, it is recommended that you: | invest in an apron to wear at work |
| To help keep your clothes clean, you should avoid: | leaning on counters in the work area |
| Many salons: | have a no-fragrance policy for staff members |
| For a nail technician, a professional image is one that is: | consistant with the image of the salon |
| When shopping for work clothes, it is recommended that you: | visualize how you would look in them while performing client services |
| Your clothing should generally reflect the fashions of the season by embodying current: | styles, textures and colors |
| Which should have the highest priority when you are selecting work clothes? | your salons dress clothes |
| In general you should choose clothing that is: | functional and stylish |
| The shoes you wear at work should: | have a low-heel and be lose fitting |
| You should always use makeup to: | mask your less-flattering features |
| For most salons, it is generally a good idea to avoid: | heavily smoked eyesYour physical presentation includes your: |
| Your physical presentation includes your: | movement, posture and walk |
| A good physical presentation conveys an image of: | confidence |
| A common problem for people in the field of cosmetology is stress on the neck, shoulders, back and legs caused by ______ improperly. | sitting |
| Stress on the body can result in: | strain or injury |
| You should hold your shoulders: | level and relaxed |
| As you sit, your back should: | be straight |
| An important part of achieving and maintaining good work posture is: | lifting your upper body |
| How often should you check yourself to see if you are maintaining good posture? | periodically |
| Carpal tunnel syndrom is an example of a ________ disorder commonly reported by cosmetology professionals. | musculoskeletal |
| Cosmetology professionals are particularly susceptible to problems of the. | Back, shoulders, & neck |
| To help alleviate physical problems that commonly plague beauty professionals, you should: | use proper tools, have good work habits, & use proper equipment |
| Which term refers to the study of how a workplace and tools should be designed for maximum comfort, safety, efficiency, and productivity? | Ergonomics |
| ergonomics attempts to: | fit the job to the person |
| As you work, you should monitor yourself to see if you are: | bending at the wrist, gripping implements too tightly, twisting your body to get to your client. |
| When giving a manicure you should: | have a client extend her hands across the table to you |
| As you work, it is recommended that you: | rest your wrists while working |
| You should always put ______ first in every aspect of your work. | your health |
| Being well-groomed begins with: | looking and smelling fresh |
| Which term refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good sanitary habits? | personal hygiene |
| your hygiene pack should contain all things except | makeup |
| Where is the best place to keep your hygiene pack | your station |
| If you smoke during the workday, you should _______ before seeing your next client. | use mouthwash |
| Why do so many salons have a no-fragrance policy? | because many people are sensitive or allergic to perfume oils. |