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

11. 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.

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

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

14. What is too casual?

15. What is Inappropriate Attire for Work?

16. 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.

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

18. DJJDP Logo Shirt

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

20. 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.

22. 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.

23. Accessories :Males
• 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

24. 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,

25. • 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

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

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

30. SNEAKERS: What is appropriate (for those
authorized by duty/assignment to wear athletic shoes)
• Appropriate, conservative athletic shoe
• Inappropriate, flashy athletic shoe

31. 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

32. There is a time and a place
for all attire. Clothing that
works well for the beach,
yard work, dance clubs, trips
to the mall, exercise sessions,
and sports contests may not
be appropriate for a
professional appearance at
work.

33. Violations of Dress Code
• If an employee’s supervisor determines that an
employee’s clothing fails to meet these
standards, the supervisor shall ask the
employee not to wear the inappropriate item to
work again. The supervisor may send the
employee home to change clothes and shall
issue a verbal warning for the first offense. All
other policies about personal time use will apply.
Progressive disciplinary action will be taken for
further dress code violations. HR should be
contacted as the Facility Director/Chief Court
Counselor deems appropriate.