PROPER GROOMING

By: Jenny Tuazon

WAYS IN PROPER GROOMING

1. Taking a Bath

• Is a process of taking away dirt from the

body using water and soap

2. Caring for the Haira) Washing the hair

3 different types of hair

• Oily Hair – this type of hair needs

shampoo everyday and conditioner only

once a week

• Dry Hair – needs to be shampooed

and conditioned every two (2) days

• Normal Hair –washing can be done

every 2 days but conditioner should

be once a week.

b.) Drying the Hair

• Towel Drying – the best way to dry the

hair

• Hair Dryer – not advised in drying the

hair through this method may destroy the

hair strands

c.) Combing the Hair

The use of natural fiber or hair

brush may lessen hair damage.

*comb the hair not more than

5x a day.

3. Care of the Teeth and Gums5 ways of Caring for the Teeth and Gums

a) Tooth Brushing

- do this twice or three times a day.

- use a tooth brush with soft bristles.

- follow the correct way of tooth brushing.

- brush also the tongue from the back to front

part three times.

- brush the teeth within 2 to 3 minutes.

- gargle after tooth brushing.

-change toothbrush every 3 to 4

months.

b) Using Dental Floss

Dental Floss – is a nylon filament or a plastic

ribbon that removes food or plaque in

between the teeth that tooth brushing

cannot reach.

c) Eating the Right Kinds of Food

d) Consulting the dentist

- Have a check up every 6 months to

prevent tooth and gum decay

e) Gargling – helps prevent bacteria from

destroying the teeth and gums.

4. ExerciseImportance of Exercise

1. Helps prevent Diseases

Regular Exercise- necessary for

physical fitness and good health

2. Improves Stamina

3. Strengthens and tones the body

4. Enhance Flexibility

5. Controls Weight

6. Improves Quality of life

5. Eating the Right Kinds of Food

6. Caring for the hands and feet

• trimming the finger and toenails twice or thrice a

month is advised

STEPS IN TRIMMING THE NAILS

a. There are two kinds of clippers :

-one for the nails

-one for the toes

b. Use the nail file to round and smooth uneven,

split, or sharp edges.

c. Use a nail brush, cotton swab or folded toilet

tissue square to remove shavings from around

and underneath the nail

* Applying nail polish is not good for children

7. Washing the Face and Body

8. Changing the clothes and the

undergarments regularly

9. Resting and Sleeping

- a child must have at least 8 hours of

sleep everyday and should rest after a

tiring activity.