© 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning Milady Standard Cosmetology Your Professional Image

Beauty and Wellness Personal Hygiene Personal hygiene: The daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good healthful habits.

Beauty and Wellness Personal Hygiene Create a hygiene pack to use at work, and include: –Toothbrush and toothpaste –Mouthwash –Dental floss –Sanitizing hand wipes or liquid to clean your hands between clients (when soap and water are not available) –Deodorant or antiperspirant

Beauty and Wellness Personal Hygiene Follow good personal hygiene habits: –Wash your hands throughout the day as required. –Use deodorant or antiperspirant. –Brush and floss your teeth, and use mouthwash or breath mints. –Do self-checks to ensure that you smell and look fresh. –Do not smoke during work hours.

Appearances Count Put thought into your appearance every day. Keep your haircut and color fresh. Take care of your skin and use a sun block. Determine the best length and grooming for your nails, and maintain their appearance. Change your style frequently to keep up with trends.

Appearances Count Personal Grooming One of the most vital aspects of good personal grooming is the careful maintenance of your wardrobe. Your clothes must be clean—free of the dirt that you can see and stain free. Some salons require employees to wear aprons at all times, while others have dress-code rules.

Appearances Count Personal Grooming Dress for success Professional image: The impression you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace.

Appearances Count Personal Grooming Guidelines: –Clothing that is clean, fresh, fashionable. –Clothing that is functional, comfortable, and stylish. –Accessorize (avoid jewelry that jingles). –Shoes that are comfortable, low-heeled, with good arch support.

Appearances Count Personal Grooming Wearing makeup in the salon: –Promotes a professional image and represents profitable sales. –Use makeup to accentuate your best features. –Always wear makeup at work.

Appearances Count Behaving Professionally Professional image and appearance are affected by behavior, etiquette, and interactions with others. Keep a positive attitude. Politeness is the hallmark of professionalism, even under pressure. –Be polite to clients and colleagues.

Your Physical Presentation Posture Physical presentation: Posture, how you walk and move. Posture: –Neck elongated, balanced above shoulders. –Lift upper body so chest is out and up. –Sit with straight back. –Pull abdomen in.

Your Physical Presentation Ergonomics and Your Body Ergonomics: The science of designing the workplace and its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe.

Your Physical Presentation Ergonomics and Your Body Monitor these bad habits to avoid repetitive motion injury: –Gripping or squeezing implements too tightly. –Bending the wrist up or down repeatedly when using the tools.

Your Physical Presentation Ergonomics and Your Body Monitor these bad habits to avoid repetitive motion injury: –Holding arms too far away from the body. –Holding elbows at more than a 60-degree angle away from body for extended periods. –Bending forward/twisting body to get closer to client.

Your Physical Presentation Ergonomics and Your Body Keep wrists in a straight or neutral position as much as possible. Keep back and neck straight. Stand on an anti- fatigue mat.

Your Physical Presentation Ergonomics and Your Body When giving a manicure, do not reach across the table; have the client extend her hand to you. Use ergonomically designed implements. When cutting hair, sit if you can.