Milady State Board Review #1

Developing and applying sound life skills helps build a foundation for a successful career in salons and spas. Which life skill is most important for a cosmetologist?

• Maintaining a cooperative attitude

• Delegating work to subordinates

• Using standard procedures for all tasks

• Working independently

Despite what emotions a person feels, _____ and _____ skills will help people move to the next level in their career.

• creativity; productivity

• networking; critical thinking

• motivation; self-management

• visualization; time-management

What are three active problem-solving words that should be utilized when building a positive vocabulary?

• Create, produce, and motivate

• Produce, motivate, and visual

• Explore, analyze, and determine

• Analyze, create, and produce

Which action is the best example of a long-term goal?

• Getting to class on time

• Completing homework assignments

• Graduating from cosmetology school

• Becoming a salon owner

What are the four primary aspects of ethical professionals, as mentioned in your text?

• Training, integrity, intention, and respect

• Self-care, transparency, intention, and respect

• Self-care, integrity, discretion, and communication

• Training, transparency, discretion, and communication

Salons often implement _____ to create a salon culture, protect employees’ clothing while working with chemicals, and ultimately ensure their stylists are dressed for success.

• dress code guidelines

• laundry services

• hygiene rules

• fashion statements

Regardless of your salon’s dress code, your clothing should always be clean, fresh, functional, and _____.

• subdued

• stylish

• colorful

• attention-grabbing

Sitting or standing improperly can put a great deal of stress on your _____.

• neck, shoulders, back, and legs

• chest and abdomen

• wrists, elbows, and arms

• eyes, forehead, and fingers

Stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on joints and _____.

• eyes

• muscles

• skin

• heart

An important practical step that promotes effective communication is to _____.

• explain procedures in as much detail as possible

• have a written trail of records

• use nonverbal signals

• talk less and listen more