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Chapter 3 Profession

Your Professional Image

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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.
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