Basic

Hygiene and
grooming
Prepared by: Novalyn T. Ramos, RMT, LPT
Hair and Scalp
Care
• Common Concerns
Pertaining to hair and
scalp care
1.Dandruff
2.Head lice
3.Split ends
 • Choosing the appropriate hair care
product (Factors to Consider)
Basic 1. pH of Shampoo
2. Use anti-dandruff shampoo
Hair and with care
Scalp 3. Conditioners
• Detangling hair with a comb or
Care hairbrush (No sharing)
TIPS • Cut hair with split ends
• Avoid wearing dark-colored
clothes if you have dandruff
 • Do not smoke.
• Take vitamins regularly (Vitamin A,
C, E and collagen)
Facial Care • Use sunblock
Tips • Wash or cleanse face regularly
• Remove make-up before going to
bed
• Do not use harsh soap for your face
 • Use a good skin toner once in a
while.
• Moisturize
• Get enough sleep
Facial Care • Do not pick on pimples,
Tips blemishers or wounds
• Avoid diets rich in fats and oils.
• Always use your own set of face
towel and facial soap
 • Shave regularly using a
double-blade razor and
shaving cream or soap.
Facial Hair
• If a mustache or stubble
Care Tips is inevitable, trim it
and regularly.
maintenance • Trim nose hair regularly.
Eye care
• Do not overwork your eyes at work.
• Take rest breaks from visually demanding tasks
and from the computer screen (30 minutes for
every 2 hours).
• Use proper sunglasses with UV protection
when working outdoors.
• Wear proper eyewear when working on power
tools, or playing sports.
• Have your eyes checked every 12 to 18 months.
• Take the appropriate medication prescribed by
doctors when you have sore eyes.
• Take dietary supplements of antioxidant
vitamins.
 • Do not wet eyes when you are
tired.
• Do not expose your eyes to
chemicals and substances that
may irritate them.
Eye care • Use your own personal face towel.
• Do not rub your eyes with your
hands, or fingers or dirty cloth.
• Avoid places where smoking is
allowed.
• Wipe the outer ear with a wash cloth or
tissue.
• Use the proper gentle earbuds for cleaning
and removing ear wax.
• Do not use bobby pins, toothpicks or any
sharp objects to clean your ears.
• Consult a physician if you feel anything
unusual with your ears.
Ear care
• Take medications that are prescribed by
doctors only.
• Clean earrings and earlobes regularly with
alcohol.
• Volume should be comfortable when using
headphones or headsets.
 • Brush teeth every after meal.
• Floss teeth once a day.
• Clean tongue with tongue cleaner daily.
• Take dietary supplements rich in Vitamin
D, B, C, , magnesium and zinc.
Oral hygiene • Avoid junk foods.
tips • Stop smoking and chewing tobacco.
• Dentures and retainers must be kept
extremely clean.
• Avoid biting or chewing stubborn meat or
other food or objects.
• See a doctor for persistent halitosis or
pyorrhea.
 Body skin care
• Take a bath or shower at least once a day.
• Use a good antiperspirant or deodorant.
• Do not wear unwashed clothes when reporting to work.
• Always clean wounds.
• Wear just the right amount of clothing for good ventilation and
convenience.
• Refrain from wearing somebody else’s clothes.
• Use a good body lotion to moisturize your skin.
• Exercise regularly
• Have your own towel set.
• There should be no piercing or tattoo in any art of the body as many
companies are very strict about this.
• Put on sunblock protection.
 • Wash hands with antibacterial soap regularly after
suing the toilet, handling raw meat, fish, or poultry,
and handling money.
• Wash hands every before and after meal, before
Hands and handling or cooking food.
• Use clean towel when drying newly washed hands.
fingernails • Use a good moisturizing lotion.
• Clip fingernails at least twice a month.
care tips • Use appropriate hand gloves when using chemicals or
objects contaminated with germs.
• Do not shake hands with people who have dirty hands.
• Do not bite your fingernails or suck or nibble your
fingers.
Hands and fingernails care tips

• Do not wash your hands when they are tired or when they have
been subjected to heat.
• Do not touch electrical cables or wirings or electric devices with
wet hands.
• Use a tong instead of using bare hands when picking up litter from
the trash in a trash bin.
• Males should not have nail polish while females should use subtle
colored nail polish.
Feet and toenails care
• Wash feet and toenails before going to bed.
• Cut toenails at least twice a month
• Massage feet vigorously with lotion, oil, olive leaf extract or foot
scrub.
• Do not wear socks or shoes when you have wet or damp feet.
• Do not wear very tight shoes.
• Clean and disinfect shoes regularly.
• Always wear clean socks.
• Use antifungal powder when your have athlete’s foot.
• Do not dip feet into floodwater as one may contract leptospirosis.
• Apply a moisturizing lotion after bathing.
Feminine hygiene
• Wash regularly the reproductive organ.
• Always wear fresh and clean underwear.
• Feel breasts regularly and check for lumps.
• Do not wear tight underwear.
• Always wear protection (sanitary napkins/tampons) during menstruation
and check regularly if it needs to be changed.
• Observe proper disposal of sanitary napkins and tampons.
• Never sleep overnight with a tampon inserted into the vagina.
• Do not touch the vagina with dirty, unwashed hands.
• Trim pubic hair regularly or if preferred, get it waxed.
• Consult a gynecologist for any discomfort.
Masculine hygiene
• Wash the penis everyday with soap and water.
• Wear fresh and clean underwear everyday.
• If briefs irritate groins , medicate jock itch and shift to boxer shorts.
• Dry completely penis and groins before wearing underwear.
• Wash hands thoroughly before and after holding penis.
• Do not resort to penis piercing.
• Do not control urge to urinate.
• Refrain from wearing very tight underwear or pants to allow the genitals to
ventilate.
• Refrain from putting electronic gadgets inside pockets where they could barely
brush with genitals.
• Trim pubic hair regularly.
• See a urologist for any signs of discomfort.
Grooming for men and women
• Hair
Always comb/brush hair away from face.
Keep hairstyle simple and conservative (buns or ponytail for
females, businessman’s cut for males)
Hair should not cover any part of face.
Use appropriate styling gel or mousse according to your
needs.
Use natural color of hair dyes (not loud and assorted colors.)
Have a haircut regularly
 Apply light make up during the day or
when working outdoors.
Moderate make-up when working
indoors and dim workplaces.
Consider shape, contours and skin tone
Face and of face and wardrobe when applying
make-up.
Make-up Never share your make-up kit with other
people.
As much as possible try to be
conservative in choice of shades and
colors.
Concealers may be used to hide pimple
scars and prominent blemishes.
Wardrobe

POWER
DRESSING
Women’s wardrobe : General tips
• Women with darker skin tones: plum, lavender, soft neutrals and pastels
• Women with fair skin tone: black, gray, and red
• Contrast dark skin with eye-catching colors.
• Keep one or two pairs of pants, one should be black.
• Do not wear dark underwear when wearing a white dress or pants.
• Make sure that your panties are not noticeable when wearing tight pants or
skirts, otherwise use seamless panties.
• Avoid skirts with long slits on the side, back, or front.
• Avoid wearing micro-mini skirts.
• Avoid wearing dresses/blouses with plunging necklines.
• Stockings should be closest to one’s skin tone.
• Never wear stockings with the runs.
• Petite Women
If you have short neck : no high collared clothes and short
necklaces
Do not wear overall prints; wear prints that will catch more
attention to your figure’s assets.
• Tall Women
Wear tops over pants and skirts
Not too tight big belts
Avoid wearing very short and very long skirts.
• Pear-shaped Women
Vertical lines will slim you down.
Lighter-colored top and darker bottom.
Avoid tapered skirts, free flowing A-line skirts and dresses are
recommended.
Men’s wardrobe
• Well-tailored business suit, white shirt and a solid silk necktie.
• Invest in white shirts and a number of light colored shirts (long sleeves and short
sleeves)
• Refrain from wearing black, dark, or very bright colored and shirts with bold and
eccentric designs in the office.
• Have well-tailored slacks, one black and the rest should be dark colors of your
choice.
• Make sure tie does not clash with shirt.
• A matching handkerchief
• Plenty of black socks and a few dark colored ones.
• No necktie with loose or baggy shirts.
• Do not fold sleeves, loosed necktie or turn up collar.
• Colors influence perception on how you present yourself.
 • The maximum number of jewelry that
may be used is THREE.
Accessories • Match jewelry with wardrobe and
consider the color, shape and design.
and jewelry: • Simple designs are better.
general rules • Check if jewelry is clean and in good
to be working condition.
• Do not wear expensive jewelry for
observed safety.
• Body piercing aside from females’ ears
are not allowed in some companies.
 Tips to remember
Dress
• Dress like you care.

Dress
• Dress suitably.

Know
• Know what your clothes are meant for.

Avoid
• Avoid showing too much skin.

Be
• Always be well groomed.

Understand
• Understand the importance of fit.

Maintain
• Maintain your style.
Thank you! Have a
nice day!

God bless! 
Sanitation and safety in the workplace
• Defined as “ hygienic means of preventing human contact from the
hazards of wastes to promote health.
• Hygiene - conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and
preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
Types of Hazards
1. Physical
2. Biological (microbiological)
3. Chemical agents of diseases
• Classification of Sanitation
Basic sanitation – personal and household
On site sanitation – sewage and waste dump sites
Food sanitation – food preparation and service
Environmental sanitation – pollutants in general
Ecological sanitation – human and animal wastes
• Importance of Sanitation
Creates value to customer
Prevention of diseases
Compliance of government health requirements
Factor for accreditation of company and quality standards
Helpful sanitation tips – lobby and reception

• Wipe all surfaces with dry clean cloth and if necessary with appropriate cleaning
agent.
• Disinfect the telephone with alcohol daily
• Empty trash cans daily.
• Do not eat or drink at the reception or lobby area especially in front of computer.
• Use a coaster or napkin when serving drinks to customers at the reception desk or
lounge.
• Clean the computer and other office equipment daily.
• Wash or disinfect your hands after performing manual chores or tasks like gift-
wrapping, cleaning equipment, carrying boxes, counting money, sorting
newspaper
Helpful sanitation tips - offices
• Clean office equipment daily with clean cloth (with appropriate cleaning
agent)
• Refrain from eating meals on your desk. If you don not have a cafeteria or
pantry area, cover desk with used or recycled paper.
• Do not leave food in the office overnight
• do not enter the office when area is being cleaned by the cleaners.
• Clean the file storage areas at all times.
• Schedule a general cleaning once or twice a month.
• Report to maintenance department or a pest control technician any
sighting of possible termite infestation.
Helpful sanitation tips - guestroom
• Collect all trash in guest room daily.
• Use tongs when digging or handling into trash cans. Beware of broken glasses and syringes.
• Wear latex gloves , especially when handling strong cleaning materials and linens with blood stains.
• Be careful when cleaning mirrors and glass fixtures.
• Start with the bathroom and work your way towards the main door.
• Make sure the you have clean footwear to prevent shoe stains on floor.
• Report to maintenance department open electrical wires, broke electrical appliances or fixtures,
grounded equipment or surfaces, clogged drainage pipes, toilet or bathroom leaks , broken furniture
or anything that needs repair.
• change bedsheets daily.
• Check signages or tent cards in the guestroom to ensure that they are visible, clean and presentable to
customers.
Helpful sanitation tips – toilets and bathrooms

• Always flush toilet bowls and urinals after every use.

• Use latex gloves when cleaning the toilet or bathroom.
• Change the towel set daily
• Check adequacy of toilet supplies (soap, tissue roll, and paper towels)
• Close the toilet and bathroom during cleaning hours.
• Always wipe dry wet surfaces.
• Disinfect the toilet daily.
• Ensure that toilet equipment or gadgets ( hand dryer, soap dispenser, etc.) are in good
working condition.
Helpful sanitation tips – Restaurants
• Hands should be washed with soap briskly for 20 seconds and with warm
water.
• Prepare the mise en place daily and cover them to prevent pests from
contaminating them.
• Sweep and mop food spills at once.
• Change tablecloths and placemats after every customer.
• Refrain from doing any unhygienic mannerisms.
• Leftovers by guests requested to be packed for takeout should be
presentable.
• Clean up the work area before leaving.
 Helpful sanitation tips – food and beverage preparation areas
• Clean and inspect the work area first.
• Check hygiene and grooming.
• Place all ingredients in clean containers.
• Arrange all ingredients and tools in sequential manner.
• Keep raw food away from ready-to-eat or cooked food.
• Keep all food away from chemicals.
• Keep cold or frozen foo out of the refrigerator or freezer for a short time as
possible.
• Hold food at proper temperatures.
• Throw away food if it has been in TDZ for four hours.
• Cook food thoroughly.
• Always label and date leftovers.
 Helpful sanitation tips – food and beverage preparation
areas
• Store raw or thawing meats on the lowest refrigerator shelves.
• Always store food in food-grade containers and food wrap.
• Wash all fruits and vegetables before preparation.
• Cover food during preparation.
• Dispose all peelings, wrappers and waste in the covered garbage bins.
• Cover and store leftover ingredients.
• Check the dinnerware before plating the food.
• Avoid handling tableware that may touch people’s mouth.
• Never plate food that has touched the floor, unwashed hands, or dirty equipment.
• Always use tongs or scoops when necessary.
• Do not scope ice with bare hands.
• Wipe spills promptly.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and utensils after every use.
• Use the two – spoon method always.
Safety at work
• Breach of Safety – Three major areas:
1. Accidents
2. Breach of Security
3. Disasters
Preventive Measures
• Fire
• Earthquake safety
• Storm safety
• Handling a Bomb Threat
• Security Consciousness
• Pool Safety
• Bar safety
• Restaurant safety
• Kitchen safety
Preventive Measures
• Front office safety
• Transportation safety
• Guestroom safety
• Lobby and reception safety
• Office safety
 Other things to consider to ensure safety
• Pest control
• Preventive maintenance program
Thank you! Have a nice day!
God bless! 