Your Professional Image (Cosmetology)

The impression you project as a cosmetologist consists of your outward appearance, your behavior, your attitude, the way you interact with others, your communication skills and how you physically hold yourself. What is this called?

• Code of conduct

• Work professionalism

• Professional image

• Work ethic

Cosmetologist need to understand the importance of their professional image in order to _____________________

• focus on grooming rather then building relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.

• eliminate the need to rely on ergonomic practices

• make individual career growth and achievement their primary goal

• avoid the consequences for not maintaining a professional image, such as loss of clients or a poor reputation

The daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain daily practices is known as ______________

• public sanitation

• health awareness

• public hygiene

• personal hygiene

Asha, a cosmetologist smokes while on her breaks. What would be considered a good practice for her before attending to a client?

• brush her teeth, use mouth wash and wash her hands

• spray the area with disinfectant and change her shirt

• have mints or gum at her work station to freshen her breath

• try her best not t o call attention to the fact that she smokes

How a person dresses and takes care of his or her hair, skin and nails, best reflects ones __________________

• individual style

• personal grooming habits

• professional image

• personal hygiene

it is most important to consider one's _______________ and ______________ when choosing what to wear to work

• reputation ; skin tone

• brand; age

• body type; shape

• authority; income

Salons establish dress code guidelines to create a salon culture, help protect stylists clothing when working with chemicals and to ensure their stylists _____________

• all look alike

• promote the latest trends

• are dressed for success

• do not compete with each other

The most important point to keep in mind about makeup is that it should ________________ your best features and ________________ your less flattering ones

• minimize; maximize

• improve; transform

• maintain; eliminate

• accentuate; mask

Your physical presentation consists of your posture and walk and should convey an image of ___________________

• confidence

• attitude

• authority

• humility

Your ___________________ not only convey(s) and image , but also helps you get through the day feeling good and doing your best work.

• accessories

• social skills

• ethical framework

• posture