Life Skills
This personal trait is considered the key to success in any career.
What is having a positive attitude?
Maintaining this keeps you looking and feeling fresh while protecting your clients.
What is personal hygiene?
This type of listening involves giving your full attention and responding thoughtfully.
What is active listening?
This physical activity reduces stress and increases energy.
What is exercise?
This simple habit is the most effective way to stop the spread of germs.
What is handwashing?
These goals are designed to be achieved within one year or less.
What are short-term goals?
This science focuses on designing the workplace to prevent injury and strain.
What is ergonomics?
This important step before any service helps you understand the client’s needs.
What is a client consultation?
Getting enough of this each night improves mood, focus, and stamina.
What is sleep?
These three levels of decontamination are used in salons.
What are cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing?
This term describes the process of fulfilling your highest potential.
What is self-actualization?
Standing tall with shoulders back and head up is an example of this.
What is good posture?
Repeating or paraphrasing what a client says shows this communication skill.
What is reflective listening?
Journaling or talking to a friend are ways to care for this part of your health.
What is emotional health?
This government agency regulates disinfectants used in the salon.
What is the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)?
This skill helps you avoid stress, stay organized, and be more productive.
What is time management?
This is the impression you give through your appearance, behavior, and conduct.
What is professional image?
Being honest, respectful, and open builds this with your client.
What is trust?
Eating well supports clear skin, high energy, and your ability to focus.
What is good nutrition?
These are used on nonporous surfaces to destroy most harmful organisms.
What are disinfectants?
This statement declares your purpose, values and guides your actions toward success.
What is a mission statement?
Clients trust you more when you maintain this aspect of cleanliness and grooming.
What is personal grooming?
This soft skill is essential for avoiding misunderstandings and building relationships.
What is good communication?
This is a common long-term risk for cosmetologists with poor posture.
What is chronic pain or injury?
This process removes dirt and debris, while the other kills most bacteria.
What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?