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HOME ECONOMICS  What is hygiene? is defined as the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean to maintain good health What is personal hygiene? is defined as the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean to maintai...

HOME ECONOMICS  What is hygiene? is defined as the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean to maintain good health What is personal hygiene? is defined as the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean to maintain good health  Importance of good grooming: 1. it shows that you respect yourself so others will respect you 2. it helps you relate with others 3. it boosts your self-confidence 4. it makes you look and feel good 5. it helps you gain and keep many friends  Reasons why personal hygiene is maintained: 1. Personal reason – keeping a good body image boosts self-esteem, confidence, and motivation 2. Social reason – people interact with each other every day 3. Health reason – when hygiene is taken for granted, this can lead to poor health 4. Psychological issues or lifestyle – to gain extra confidence, especially in social situations, an individual either a boy or girl must present himself/herself well- groomed and tidy  Grooming aids hairbrush used to remove dust comb and dirt an instrument with a row of long thin teeth mirror used to view one’s Hair clip appearance used as an ornamental for hair and keep it in place  Grooming aids shampoo conditioner commonly used for A liquid or cream cleaning the hair and applied to the hair scalp to remove dust while or after using and dirt shampoo  Grooming aids Nail clippers used to trim fingernails and toenails Nail file used to shape and smoothen the ends of the fingernails and toenails nailbrush used to clean the nails  Grooming aids toothpaste toothbrush used to clean and protect the teeth used for cleaning from tooth decay the teeth Dental floss used to remove food and plaque in between the teeth mouthwash a specialized liquid that is gargled in the mouth to cleanse and freshen breath That in all things, god may be glorified!