Step 1. Draw a box.
Step 2. Choose a label for that box. For this example we are going to choose Professional. Everything inside the box will be professional everything outside will be not professional. It also depends on the distance from the box. The closer to the box, the closer the item is to being professional.
Step 3. Choose an item you want to determine the degree of professionalism. Lets say nails.
Step 4. Setting your parameters or Determining if your nails are professional.
When I say professional, in this case, I mean corporate world professional. When you shake someones hand for the fist time, it draws attention to the hands. When you move our hands when talking to someone, it draws attention to your hands. You nails are a measure of your hands. They are ten little gate ways into mind. It is best to define what a professional nail is, therefore we are not lead astray but fanciful ideas. For any label and item you choose to make your box for it is best to know the parameters. If you are unsure, there is always the all knowing google or youtube for clarification. If you do not have access to the all knowing google or youtube from home, the public library is a great way to rack in internet knowledge.
Professional nails are short and kept well manicured. They don’t have to be stubs but they shouldn’t make it difficult to type. There should be no one finger stabbing at the key board. Well manicured presents a whole set of parameters but it self. Nail colors should be limited to nudes, blushes (light pinks, if you didn’t know), classic reds, burgundies and the classic french tip. No designs. Cuticles should be pushed back and moisturized. Hang nails should be nonexistent. Any ash-ness MUST go. Injuries should be covered with band aids. No one wants you to touch there shit if you have open sores or cuts. That’s just nasty. Acrylic, Silk wraps, Natural, Shellac are all acceptable forms of nails as long at they follow the before mentioned parameters.
Now that we have are parameters, we know that everything not included in them will not be considered professional. Lets try some examples.
Both of these are cute! But way outside of the parameters. The base colors are wrong. They have designs. They may not look it in the pictures but it was a little hard to type (yes, these are my nails. All of the examples will be). They are fresh, my cuticles look good, no ash but I would still place these very far away from the box. The yellow ones might get their own separate box to show how not professional they are.
These nails present an interesting challenge. They are short. They are in no way crusty! They are a blush color. The problem lies in the design. Yes, each nail is the same with its sporty little crescent moon (I went through a phase, don’t judge. I still think it is cute). The problem is that it is still a design. Professional nails need to be a solid color unless it is a classic white tip. these nails would definitely be outside of the box but they would be close to the line. If someone showed up to work in the corporate world with these nails they would definitely be a Baby Back R.I.B. Almost there but not quite. With the right coaching she would know to take the moons off. [Before you cast me the side eye, I was working in the mall at the time. These nails are perfectly acceptable for mall employees!]
We Have A Winner!!! These nails are short. They are a nice blush color. The cuticles look nice. There are not designs. You can go ahead and place these right at the center of your professional box. You can’t ask for anymore!
Our box ends up looking something like this…
The box is simple to use. Just remember choose your category (professional), choose your item to be judged (nails) and set your parameters. Then you are all ready to start using the box!
If you have any questions or concerns post a comment or email me at RIBSociety@hotmail.com
Until next time Riblettes,
This is your girl Ri Bee
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