PERSONAL GROOMING

Objective of the Session To Understand What is “Grooming” To know the Importance of

Personal Grooming To Relate between Personal

Appearance and Image Projection To be Aware of the Standards of

Grooming at Clarks Inn Hotels

What is Grooming It is the process of making yourself

look neat and attractive. The things which you do to make

yourself and your appearance tidy and pleasant.

Your appearance shows: Your professionalism. Your level of sophistication. Your intelligence. Your attitude. Assures Guests about Standards of

Service.

Personal Grooming habits

Grooming involves all the aspects of your body:

Overall Cleanliness Hair Nails Teeth Uniform Make-up

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.

Hair styles

Males: Not fall over the ears / eyebrows Should be 02 inches above the

back of the collar Apply Oil or Gel. This gives a

professional look Must Shave Daily Facial hair should be neatly

trimmed (moustache, sideburns), beards are not recommended

Hairstyles

Females: Hair pulled back from face. Hair should be tied into a bun. Apply Oil or Gel. It gives a

Professional Look Should be well groomed with a neat

appearance at all times Hair pins should be plain and black

Professional Grooming at its Best

Nails Clip nails short, along their shape. A healthy body ensures healthy

nails. Brittle or discoloured nails show up

deficiencies or disease conditions.

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

Uniform

First impressions are made within the first 5 seconds of meeting someone

Uniform – Neat, clean and well ironed

Uniform Your Name Tags are also an

important part of your uniform

Would you like to work with him?

Make-up Makeup should be natural looking. Nail polish and lip color should be light

red. Women: stay away from extremely dark,

bright reds and fluorescent colors. 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.

Accessories :MalesMen should limit accessories / jewellery

to3 pieces Accessories include watch, ring,

handkerchief A watch with black / brown strap

should be worn. Avoid bracelets, necklaces, and visible

piercing

Accessories :Women Jewelry should be keep minimal

and conservative Remove all facial piercing except

earr studs The 5 Piece Rule: Wear only 5

accessories – ear studs count as 2; watch counts as 3, strapped watch as 4 and ring as 5

Shoes:Males Lace up conservative Oxford shoes

are the most appropriate. Shoes should be in good condition

and polished. Socks should be black with no

designs. (Should be washed daily) Belts should be in good condition

and black with a 1 ½ inch simple buckle.

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 black with black socks.

Heels should be 1-2 inches; higher heels should be saved for after hours.

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

What's right and what's wrong? Let’s list out the differences between

an impressive Hotel Professional and a non-impressive Hotel Professional

What is this picture telling us?

And now what this picture is telling us

Be a Professional, Be a Leader