Brandi Millsap
EDTC 3123
Oklahoma State University
Professional Image
Subject: Cosmetology
Curriculum Area: Professional Image
Grade Level: 11, 12 Post Secondary
Duration of Instruction: 4 hours
Learning Objectives: Students will demonstrate a professional Image.
Materials, Equipment, and Resources:
Smart Board, LCD Projector, DVD Player and Milady's Standard Cosmetology
Instructor Support Slides Overhead Projector and transparencies.
Milady’s Standard Cosmetology Text book and Milady’s Standard Cosmetology
Theory Book, the Internet.
Instructions/Procedures
1. Set up: 15 min
a. Review chapter and entire lesson plan prior to lesson.
b. Review Learning Reinforcement Ideas/Activities for this lesson and
predetermine which activities will be used and at what point during the
lesson I will incorporate them based on time allotment.
c. Check applicable projector to ensure working properly.
d. Gather all materials and supplies needed for demonstrations prior to
starting class.
e. Take attendance or have students sign in for class based on procedure.
2. Gain Attention: 5 min
a. During Instructor preparation time and while students are entering and
getting settled for the class, have inspirational quote for the day projected
or write it on the board or flip chart. This will help to get instructors and
students alike into the appropriate mind set for learning and for the day.
3. Inform Learner of Objectives: 30 min
1. Understand professional hygiene.
2. Explain the concept of dressing for success.
3. Use appropriate methods to ensure personal health and well being.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of ergonomic principles and
ergonomically correct postures and movement.
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EDTC 3123
Oklahoma State University
4. Present Stimulus Material: 30 min.
Definition: Professional Image
a. The impression projected by a person engaged in any profession,
consisting of outward appearance and conduct exhibited in the workplace.
Role Model for Clients:
b. We need to look our best and express lifestyle choices that signify a
real sense of responsibility if we are to advise our clients on how to care of
their hair, skin, nails, and alert them to lifestyle decisions that impact their
beauty concerns.
BEAUTY AND WELLNESS
1. Personal Hygiene
a. toothbrush and toothpaste
b. dental floss
c. mouthwash
d. deodorant/antiperspirant
e. sanitizing wipes
2. Looking Good
a. Put thought into appearance
b. Keep cut and color at best
c. Keep skin well cared for
d. Maintain nails
e. Maintain trendy style
3. PERSONAL GROOMING
a. Maintain wardrobe:
b. Clean, fresh, in step with fashion
c. Functional and stylish
d. Accessorize appropriately
e. Comfortable shoes (Low-heeled, well-fitted with good support are best.)
Let the salon’s image be your guide on the right makeup choices
to wear for work.
Remember, a professional image may not always allow for the kind of selfexpression you are used to. The workplace requires some compromise
between you and your employer. You must “tune in” to your salon’s energy
Brandi Millsap
EDTC 3123
Oklahoma State University
and clientele to make choices that promote your career.
Accentuate best features Minimize less flattering features
5. Provide Learner Guidance: 30 min
A. POSTURE
1. Shows off figure.
2. Can convey image of confidence.
3. Can prevent fatigue.
4. Can prevent other physical problems.
B. GUIDELINES FOR GOOD POSTURE
1. Keep head up and chin parallel to floor.
2. Keep neck elongated and balanced
directly above shoulders.
3. Keep chest out and up, don’t slouch.
4. Keep shoulders level and relaxed.
5. Keep spine straight, not curved
6. Keep abdomen flat.
7. Keep hips level horizontally
8. Flex knees slightly; position over feet.
6. Elicit Performance/Provide Feedback:
ACTIVITY: To illustrate the importance of professional image, divide the class
into two groups and assign a leader from each group. Position group leaders so
they are facing each other then ask each to take two steps to the right. Instruct
their teams to form a single line behind their leader. Begin playing your selected
walking music and ask the two groups to walk slowly past each other, analyzing
the overall image of each person they meet on this nonverbal walk. Have the
groups continue walking until they have passed by each other at least twice. Stop
the music, ask students to take their seats, and have them think of the most
professional image they observed during their walk.
Now that they have the image in their minds, ask them to take the piece of
candy (or penny) that you have placed at their seat and give it to the person who
most clearly represents the strongest professional image. Determine which student
received the most money or candy. Recognize the image projected by the chosen
winner. Ask students to share why they made the selection(s) they did. Stress that
everyone with whom we come in contact judges our image every day. Physical
presentation is made up of your posture, walk, movements. It enhances or detracts
from your attractiveness and is important to your well-being.
7. Assess Performance: 30 min
Students will need to act in a professional manner demonstrating
everything that they learned during the lesson.
After they are recorded we will watch the video as class.
Brandi Millsap
EDTC 3123
Oklahoma State University
8. Enhance Retention and Transfer: 30 min
Allow students to discuss and ask questions during lesson.
After students watch videos of each other, let them discuss and ask
classmates questions.
Allow the students to volunteer and practice professional image.
Integration of Technology: 1 hour
Students will video each other giving a haircut.
Address 2 questions: 1) What technologies were used, The Technology that will
be used is a video camera and a computer.
2) Why is this lesson plan better having integrated technology? Using the
video and allowing the students to watch video of themselves will allow
them to maintain a professional image and if they need to work on any
areas.
Standards: The standards are based on the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and
the Oklahoma Technology Centers. The class must be taught by a licensed
Cosmetologist that holds an instructors license and is either working towards or holds a
Bachelor degree in Education. Among completion of the program the students will be
eligible to take the written and practical aspects of the State Board Licensure exam.
The students are able to enter the work force after the completion of the class and
successful completion of the State Board Exam.
• Completion of 3000 hours in an approved apprentice program
• Completion of an approved course of study in a licensed school.
The standards that
OK PASS:
ISTE NETS*S:
ISTE NETS*T:
Evaluation/Assessment: The students will be tested over the lesson. They will be given
a grade for participation on the video.
TEST—YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE
1. The impression you project, as a person engaged in the cosmetology profession, that
consists of your outward appearance and the conduct you exhibit in the workplace is
known as,
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EDTC 3123
Oklahoma State University
A. Code of conduct
B. Work Professionalism
C. Professional Image
D. Work Ethic
2. The daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary
practices is known as
A. Public sanitation
B. Health awareness
C. Public hygiene
D. Personal hygiene
3. Regardless of your salon’s dress code, your clothing should always be clean,
fresh, functional, and
A. Subdued
B. Stylish
C. Plain
D. Bright
4. The most important point to keep in mind about makeup is that it should______your
best features and mask your less flattering ones.
A. Minimize
B. Reduce
C. Lessen
D. Accentuate
5. To a large degree, your physical presentation is made up of your posture and walk,
and should convey an image of
A. Confidence
B. Attitude
C. Arrogance
D. Meekness
6. Your______ shows off your figure and conveys an image of confidence.
A. Attitude
B. Spirit
C. Philosophy
D. Posture
7. An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that
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EDTC 3123
Oklahoma State University
the people and things interact most efficiently and safely is known as ________.
A. Economics
B. Ergonomics
C. Physics
D. Basics
8. Each year, hundreds of cosmetology professionals report _________, which includes
back injuries.
A. Tendonitis symptoms
B. Multiple sclerosis
C. Musculoskeletal disorders
D. Manipulation strains and disorders
9. Repetitive motion involving the forearm, wrist, and fingers often causes an injury
called carpal ______
syndrome.
A. Tendon
B. Tension
C. Tunnel
D. Trauma
10. Measures that can be taken to prevent injury on the job include _________.
A. Keeping your wrists straight or neutral as much as possible
B. Using ergonomically designed implements
C. Keeping your back and neck straight
D. All of the above
11. Another measure that can be taken to prevent injury on the job is holding
implements so that the wrist is in a relatively__________position.
A. Vertical
B. Angled
C. Upright
D. Neutral
12. Stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on the muscles and_______.
A. Skin
B. Joints
C. Eyes
D. Lungs
Brandi Millsap
EDTC 3123
Oklahoma State University
Answer Key
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. D
11. D
12. B
Student Example:
After students break into their groups to do the student activity I will have
them video one another giving hair cuts to other students or manikins.
After the students complete the videos, I will let them watch them as a
group and allow them to see how they handle themselves as
professionals. We will do this again in 4 weeks and compare the two
videos.