Personal grooming is essential for a positive self-image and can influence perceptions of professionalism, sophistication, and credibility. Key grooming aspects include hair, nails, teeth, uniform, and appropriate attire, with specific guidelines for men and women on hairstyles, makeup, accessories, and shoe choices. Maintaining cleanliness and a neat appearance, such as wearing a well-ironed uniform, contributes significantly to making favorable first impressions.

1. PERSONAL GROOMING

2. What is Grooming
Personal grooming is important for
a positive self-image and every effort
should be made to encourage and
assist the resident to maintain a
pleasing and attractive appearance.

3. Some of the perceptions people can form
solely from your appearance are:
• Your professionalism.
• Your level of sophistication.
• Your intelligence.
• Your credibility.

4. Personal Grooming habits
• Grooming involves all the aspects of your
body:
• Overall Cleanliness
• Hair.
• Nails.
• Teeth.
• Uniform
• Make-up

5. Personal Grooming
Habits:HAIR
• It is your crowning glory.
• Keep it at a length and style at which
you can maintain it.
• Wash your hair at least once a week.

6. Hair styles
• Males:
• Not fall over the ears,eyebrows or even
touch the back of the collar
• Will always present a neat appearance.
• Facial hair should be neatly trimmed
(moustache, sideburns), beards are not
recommended

7. Hairstyles
• Females:
• Tie your hair in a neat hairstyle with hair
pulled back from face.
• Hair if longer than jawline should be tied into
a bun.
• Should be well groomed with a neta
appearance at all times
• Hair holding devices should be plain and of
natural colours

8. Nails
• Clip nails short, along their shape.
• A healthy body ensures healthy nails.
• Brittle or discoloured nails show up
deficiencies or disease conditions.

9. Teeth
• Brush teeth twice a day and rinse well
after every meal .
• Remember to rinse your mouth after
every meal
• For those who smoke it is important you
rinse your mouth after every smoke and
use a mouth freshner

10. Uniform
• Your uniform talks a lot about your
organization.
• First impressions are made within the
first 5 minutes of meeting someone
• A neat clean and well ironed uniform is
acceptable and appreciated by one and
all at all times.

11. Examples of Appropriate Attire for Men
Business
Casual
Attire
Business
Professional
Attire

12. Examples of Appropriate Attire for Women
Business
Casual
Attire
Business
Professional
Attire

13. What is Inappropriate Attire for Work?

14. Examples of Unprofessional and
Inappropriate Attire
•Midriff baring clothing
•Miniskirts
•Excessively high heeled shoes
•Caps (headwear) indoors
•Very tight clothing
Clothing that reveals cleavage, your
back, your chest, your stomach or
your underwear is not appropriate
for the workplace, even in a business
casual setting.

15. Which is appropriate?
A) B) C)

16. Which is appropriate?
A) B) C)
D)
E)
F)

17. Make-up
• Makeup should be natural looking.
• Nail polish and lip color should not be
too trendy or bright.
• Mild fragrance.
• Women: stay away from extremely
dark, bright reds and fluorescent colors.

18. Make up
• Hair color should not be more than one
or two shades darker or lighter than
your natural hair color. Unnatural colors
(burgundy, green, etc.) must be
avoided.

19. • Men should limit accessories/jewelry to
3 pieces
• Accessories include watch, ring,
handkerchief
• A dress watch should be worn, avoid
athletic styles.
• Avoid bracelets, necklaces, and visible
piercing
Accessories :Males

20. Accessories :Women
• Jewelry should be keep minimal and
conservative
• Remove all facial piercing except
earrings
• The 5 Piece Rule: Wear only 5
accessories - earrings count as 2; watch
counts as 3, allowing 2 additional
accessories,

21. • Jewelry, Makeup, Perfume,
and Cologne: Should be in
good taste, with no visible body
piercing other than pierced ears
.Hats and Head Covering:
Hats and caps are not appropriate
in the office. Head Covers that are
required for religious purposes or
to honor cultural tradition are
allowed.

22. Shoes:Males
• Lace up conservative shoes are the most appropriate.
• Choose black, brown or burgundy shoes. Shoe color
should match your trousers or be of a darker color.
• Shoes should be in good condition and polished.
• Socks should match the color of your suit and cover
your calves. (Should be washed daily)
• Belts should be in good condition and match the
color of your shoes.

23. Shoes:Females
• Shoes should be pumps or sling backs, do not
wear shoes with open toes, open heel, or
ankle straps.
• Shoes should be of good quality leather.
• Shoe color should be darker than your
trouser.
• Heels should be 1-2 inches; higher heels
should be saved for after hours.

24. Which is inappropriate?
A)
C)
B)

25. Which is appropriate?
A)
C)
B)
D)

26. Let’s remember
• A neat and clean uniform at all times.
• Hair neatly tied up.
• No Bad breadth
• Clean and washed socks with polished
shoes.
• Well manicured hands and……..
• Usage of a mild deodorant