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Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, & Nail Technology
 Professional
Image is the
impression you project
through both your outward
appearance and your conduct
in the workplace.
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 Personal
Hygiene is the daily
maintenance of cleanliness
achieved through healthful
habits.
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Daily Bathing/Showering, shaving (for men), and freshening
up throughout the day is necessary.
Shampooing, conditioning, and styling your hair is a
requirement.
Follow a regular skin care routine.
Brushing and flossing your teeth, as well as mouthwash and
breath mints are essential.
Pay attention to the foods you eat.
Use deodorant or antiperspirant, if needed.
Wash hands throughout the day.
Avoid the use of heavy perfumes or any perfume at all.
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In order to stay clean and fresh during the workday, bring a
hygiene pack to use at work. The pack should include the
following items:
o Toothbrush and toothpaste
o Mouthwash
o Sanitizing hand wipes or liquid hand sanitizer
o Dental Floss
o Deodorant or antiperspirant
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 Personal
Grooming is the
process of caring for parts of
the body and maintaining an
overall polished look.
 Dress
for Success
 Hair Maintenance
 Skin Care and Makeup
 Nail Care
 Dress
properly in accordance with your salon’s
dress code.
 Wear clothing that is clean, fresh, and stylish.
 Choose clothing that is comfortable and functional.
 Wear shoes that are comfortable with ample arch
support.
o Take into consideration that you are standing a lot
throughout the day at the workplace.
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Pair your professional and stylish wardrobe with an up-todate hairstyle.
It is important to keep your hair fresh and clean.
Keep your hair out of your face, in order to have a clear
vision of your client and your work.
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Proper skin care and makeup can help promote your
professional image.
Develop a good skin care plan for your skin type.
Make up should be used to enhance facial features.
o Do not apply makeup at work or at your work station, this is very
unprofessional.
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If there are skin care issues that you need to take care of,
talk to a professional.
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All personal care service careers involve professionals using
their hands.
Don’t forget that you must take care of your hands and nails
as well.
Keep them clean, cut, and polished.
Regular manicures will help relax your hands and keep your
nails clean.
Wash your hands throughout the day!
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Ergonomics is the science of
designing the workplace as
well as its equipment and
tools to make specific body
movements more comfortable,
efficient, and safe.
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Physicalo Deals with the human body’s response to physical and physiological
stress.
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Cognitiveo Concerned with mental processes
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Organizationalo Deals with human interaction at work.
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Posture
o Keep neck elongated and balanced directly above shoulders.
o Do not slouch.
o Hold your shoulders level and relaxed.
o Sit with back straight.
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Body Movement
o Avoid gripping or squeezing tools too tightly.
o Avoid bending your wrist up or down repetitively.
o Avoid holding your arms too far away from your body as you work.
o Avoid holding your elbows at more than a 60-degree angle away
from your body for extended periods of time.
o Avoid bending over to get closer to client.
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Bad habits are usually hard to change or give up, so you
should get into habit of doing things correctly.
This is a list of examples of bad salon habits you should
stop:
o Gripping or squeezing implements too tightly
o Bending your wrist up and down repeatedly
o Holding your arms too far away from your body while you work
o Holding your elbows out for an extended period of time
o Bending forward or twisting your body to reach closer to your client
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are many activities that you can
do throughout the day, so that your
body will be relieved of stress.
Think of some things you can change or
add to your daily routine that will help
you have a positive professional image.