Chapter 3 Your Professional Image

1. Chapter 3 Your Professional Image © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

2. “If we do not plant knowledge when we are young, it will give us no shade when we are old.” – Lord Chesterfield © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

3. Objectives • Understand personal hygiene. • Explain the concept of dressing for success. • Demonstrate an understanding of ergonomic principles and ergonomically correct postures and movements. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

4. Personal Impressions • Group Activity © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

5. Professional Image • Defined: The impression projected by a person engaged in any profession, consisting of outward appearance and conduct exhibited in the workplace. • Role model for clients © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

6. Beauty and Wellness • Personal Hygiene • Hygiene Pack – Toothbrush and paste, floss, mouthwash, deodorant/antiperspirant, sanitizing wipes • Hygiene Pack Use – Wash hands, use deodorant, brush/floss teeth, use mouthwash, perform self-checks • Smoking © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

7. Good Grooming Requirements • Put thought into appearance. • Keep haircut and color in shape. • Keep skin well-groomed. • Change style frequently. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

8. Personal Grooming and Dressing for Success • Have an image that is consistent with salon. • Reflect the fashions of the season. • Wear clothing that is clean, fresh, and stain free. • Wear clothing that is functional and stylish. • Accessorize without distracting. • Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

9. Personal Grooming and Dressing for Success (continued) © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

10. The Art of Makeup • Accentuate your features. • Minimize less flattering features. • Be guided by salon’s image. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

11. Behaving Professionally • Keep a positive attitude. • Project a positive image. • Be polite. • Gain mentors by being helpful. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

12. Posture and Deportment • Keep neck elongated. • Balance neck above shoulders. • Lift upper body with chest out. • Hold shoulders level and relaxed. • Sit with back straight. • Pull abdomen in so that it is flat. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

13. Posture and Deportment (continued) © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

14. Ergonomics • Webster’s Dictionary: An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely. • Safety and Health in the Salon: The study of human characteristics for the specific work environment. Ergonomics attempts to “fit the job to the person and sometimes includes human factors engineering.” © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

15. Ergonomics (continued) • Milady Standard Cosmetology: The science of designing the workplace as well as its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe. Ergonomics fits the job to the person. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

16. Self-Monitoring of Stressful Repetitive Motions • Gripping/squeezing implements too tightly. • Bending wrist up/down constantly. • Holding arms away from body. • Holding elbows more than a 60-degree angle away from body for long periods. • Bending forward and/or twisting toward client. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

17. Self-Monitoring of Stressful Repetitive Motions (continued) © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

18. Measures to Avoid Problems • Keep wrists in straight or neutral position. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

19. Measures to Avoid Problems (continued) • Have client extend hands across table to you. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

20. Measures to Avoid Problems (continued) • Use ergonomically designed implements. • Keep back and neck straight. • Stand on an antifatigue mat. • When cutting, sit if possible. • When standing, stand correctly. • Break up repetitiveness of motions. • Perform regular stretching exercises. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

21. Quick Exercises for Wrists • Stand up straight. • Hold both arms straight out. • Bend wrists so fingers point upward and hold for five seconds. • Hold wrists steady, turn fingers to face floor, and hold for five seconds. • Repeat cycle five times. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

22. Quick Exercises for Fingers • Use tennis or tension ball. • Grip ball tightly for a count of five and release. • Repeat five times. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

23. Quick Exercises for Shoulders • Stand straight and shrug shoulders upward. • Roll shoulders back and hold for a count of five. • Reverse direction and roll shoulders forward for a count of five. • Repeat five times. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

24. Summary and Review • What are four good personal hygiene habits? • What is the best way to ensure you are dressed for success? • What are four ways you can avoid ergonomic-related injuries? © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

25. Congratulations! You have completed one unit of study toward course completion. © Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.