Your Professional Image

Chapter 32016 Edition

First impressions –the gateway to :*job interviews*new clients (customers)*building a professional image

Positive impact:*it is vital to look and act yourabsolute best when in public***take care in what you post on social media (loss of job/clients)

http://www.nailtechniciancourses.org.uk/careers.html

Factors that create a professional image:

•How you look is often the first clue to determining if you have what it takes to do the job

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Other factors:•Professional behavior•Positive attitude•Team camaraderie•Good communications skills•Proper ergonomics

Present a great total package

General Health (not in chapter/need to know-Slides 5-10

• Nutrients supply the body with energy

• Relaxation represents a change of pace from your daily routine

• Adequate sleep is essential to function efficiently

• Shoes-wear low, broad heels with cushioned insoles

• A podiatrist is a foot doctor

• If facial hair is worn, it needs to be neatly trimmed and groomed at all times

http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_300/367_fashion_advice.html

• Surface image:– Graciousness of your speech– How pleasing your voice is– How you stand and carry yourself– Facial expressions you show

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• Achieving balance in your life is the key to leading a happy and productive life

• The word health comes from the old English word Hal, meaning whole

• A cosmetologist is also a caregiver

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• Good nutrition includes: ~ maintaining a healthy weight

~ nutrient-packed food~ staying hydrated~ eating a wide variety of food

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• Stress is defined as the inability to cope with a threat, real or imagined, to our well being that results in a series of responses and adaptations by our minds and bodies

• Stress can be any situation that causes tension

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Personal Hygiene• Daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good

healthful habits

• You-close proximity to clients

• If you smell offensive-clients will not return, and tell others about their bad experience

• Always be neat, clean, and have a pleasant scent

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Hygiene Pack

• Toothbrush and toothpaste• Mouthwash• Sanitizing wipes/liquid• Dental floss• Deodorant or antiperspirant

Guidelines

• Wash your hands often• Use deodorant or antiperspirant• Brush and floss your teeth, use mouthwash or

breath mints• Do self-checks periodically• Do not smoke at work (it stinks!) (if you do, brush your teeth, use mouthwash,

wash your hands afterwards)

• Read Caution Box pg. 40

Personal Grooming

• Salon owners and managers view appearance and personality as important as technical skills

Personal grooming-process of caring for parts of the body and maintaining an overall polished look

• Reflects one’s personal grooming habits

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Dress for Success

• Wardrobe-express professional image• Consistent with the image of the salon

Professional Image: impression YOUproject through both youroutward appearance and your conduct

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• Clothes must be clean

• Avoid leaning on counters

• Salon policy-wear aprons, dress code(examples of salon culture and how stylists can dress for success)

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• Shopping for clothes: visualize how you will look while performing services (consider body type and shape)

•Tune into the salon’s culture

***Be guided by the salon dress code– (second reason teenagers get fired from most jobs

is clothing violations – first is not showing up for work or using cell phones on the clock.)

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• Clean• Fresh• Current with fashion• Functional, comfortable, and stylish• Supportive and properly fitting undergarments• Accessorize

– Jewelry does not clank and jingle***Necklaces that are too long

Shoes•Comfortable•Low heel•Good arch support•Ill-fitting shoes or high heels not the best choice

***can lead to problems and fatigue

Hair Maintenance

• Up-to-date hairstyle

• Keep cut and color fresh

• You are a walking billboard!!

Skin Care and Makeup

• Promotes a professional image

• Skin care regimen for your skin type

• Enhance facial features***Mask your less flattering features

• Apply makeup PRIOR to arriving to work or school

Nail Care

• Nail length-personal style

• Maintain their appearance

• Chipped polish/broken nails-not a regular occurence

Professional Behavior

• Positive attitude-principles in developing a professional image

• Be considerate, respectful

• Politeness –hallmark of professionalism

• Cooperating with colleagues ***and clients

Communication•Online-easily misunderstood

•Establish a professional online image

Read Do’s and Dont’s

Employ Proper Ergonomics to Protect Your Body

• Physical presentation- Involves your posture, and the way you walk and move

Good posture:• Conveys an image of confidence• Prevent fatigue and other problems

http://www.ehow.com/facts_7151064_proper-posture-standing-sitting.html

• Sitting or standing improperly ~great deal of stress on neck, shoulders, back, and legs

Good posture can allow you to feel good and do your best work (need 3 for test)

Standing

•Neck elongated and balanced directly above shoulders•Lift upper body

– Chest out and up– Do not slouch

•Hold shoulders level and relaxed – not scrunched up•Sit with your back straight•Pull in abdomen

• Add to side bar:

Sitting: (need 3 for test)• Keep feet flat on floor• Do not cross feet or legs• Do not bend forward

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Body Movement • Muscles and bones work together

musculoskeletal system

Ergonomics• Science of designing the workplace, equipment,

and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe

Add : study of human characteristics for the specific work environment

• Hydraulic chairs

• Ergonomically designed scissors~eliminates hand fatigue

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• Cosmetologists report carpal tunnel syndome and back injuries

• Problems with hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back, feet and legs

• Prevention is the key to avoiding these problems

• Repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on muscles and joints

Monitor YourselfAre you….?

• Gripping or squeezing implements too tightly?• Bending your wrist up or down repeatedly?• Holding your arms away from your body?• Holding your elbows at more than 60° angle

from your body?• Bending forward and /or twisting your body to

get closer to your client?

Avoid injuries:• Keep wrists in a straight or neutral position• Do not reach for your clients• Use ergonomically designed implements• Keep back and neck straight• Stand on an anti-fatigue mat• Standing:

legs hip-width apartbend knees slightlyalign your truck with abdomen

• Counter the negative impact of repetitive the motions by stretching and walking

around at intervals

• Always put your well-being first

Do Activity

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