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In this course, varied and relevant activities and opportunities are provided to
demonstrate your understanding of concepts and underlying principles in Beauty Care
(Nail Services) and provides quality, and fashionable manicuring service to target
clients. This will also be a venue for you to assess yourself and identify aspects of
business that you need to strengthen and safeguard before you take the plunge into the
world of work.
Now that the workforce is far behind in equating the number of available jobs, the
Department of Education is revitalizing its resources to lead the young minds and to
prepare them skillfully as future beauty care provider. It is in honing the skills that
learners can assure to have an edge of surviving the daily needs of oneself and of
others. It seeks to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and motivation in the field
of beauty care (nail services).
This module is specifically crafted to focus on the different activities that will
assess your level in terms of skills and knowledge that you are expected to demonstrate
after going through this learning materials. Learning procedures are divided into
different sections - What to Know, What to Process, What to Reflect and
Understand, and What to Transfer. Go over with the suggested tasks and accomplish
them to practice developing a sustainable program, prioritizing needs and building
vision.
So, explore and experience the K to 12 TLE module and be a step closer to a
successful beauty care provider (nail services).
After finishing all the activities in this module, expect job opportunities in
well known salon or be self-employed. Enjoy!
2. Provide quality, fashionable and trendy nail care service to target clients
based on the prescribed standards in nail industry.
PRE-ASSESSSMENT
Before studying this module, take the pre-assessment test to find out what you
already know about the course.
A. Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of your choice in
your assignment notebook.
1. These refer to the hand held tools that must be sanitized or disposed after use
with each client.
a. cosmetics c. equipment
b. materials d. implements
2. A tool that is used to push back or loosen the cuticles.
a. cuticle remover c. cuticle nail pusher
b. nail file d. emery board
3. An implement that is used to shape the free edge of the nail with the coarse side
and bevel the nail with the finer side.
a. nail cutter c. nail trimmer
b. nail file d. nail buffer
4. A receptacle large enough to hold the disinfectant solution in which objects to
be sanitized is immersed
a. hand spa machine c. sanitized wipe container
b. finger bowl d. disinfection container
5. The implement with pointed and rounded ends to remove excess polish.
a. orangewood stick c. nail buffer
b. nail file d. emery board
6. It is the process of destroying all living micro-organisms.
a. sanitation c. sterilization
b. disinfecting d. fumigation
25. A beauty care provider spends a lot of time and effort in improving beauty parlor.
She is ____________
a. Creative c. Hard worker
b. Responsive d. Opportunity seeker
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As you go through this module, you will be able to assess yourself with the
characteristics and competencies of a successful manicurist/pedicurist.
In view of the cited expectations among learners like you, the following are your
activities to accomplish. This time, it is your duty to set goals and targets. Write your
answer in your notebook
My Targets are
Target 1
Target 2
Target 3
Nail care service is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and toenails
performed at home or in a nail salon. This involves preparing the client, cleaning of
fingernails and toenails, applying nail polish, and applying final retouch. These are
given to both male and female customers.
Know
The activities ahead of you will refine your understanding about the
concepts and theories of nail care. Readings and insights are provided to nurture the
existing knowledge brought by the series of activities starting from your first day of
reading this module. So keep going!
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Directions: Classify the items below by putting a check (/) mark on the columns.
3. Nail File
4. Antiseptic Solution
5. Alcohol
6. Nail Buffer
7. Mixing Bowl
9. Pumice stone
11. Disinfectant
13. Timer
17. Cotton
18. Nail Polish
20. Chairs
EQUIPMENT
Equipment are permanent items used in manicure that are durable and do
not have to be replaced until they wear out.
It is used for filing soft and fragile nails. It is a wooden, sand paper-like stick with a fine texture
on one side and a coarse texture on the other side.
4. Emery board
5. Cuticle Nipper It is used to trim excess cuticle at the base of the nail.
It is used to clean fingernails and remove bits of cuticle with warm soapy water.
7. Nail Brush
8. Nail Buffer An implement used for smoothening and polishing the nails.
MATERIALS
Materials are supplies that are used during a manicure and need to be
replaced for each client. The following are the materials used in manicure:
NAIL COSMETICS
As a manicurist, it is your job to know the use of nail cosmetics and what
ingredients it contains. You also need to know how to apply each cosmetics and
when to avoid using the products because of client’s allergies or sensitivities.
Below are the different nail cosmetics:
3. Cuticle remover It is a liquid used to soften nail cuticles and prepare them to be cut.
It keeps the cuticle soft and helps to prevent hangnails. It gives added touch to the finish
of manicure.
4. Cuticle oil
Nail whiteners are applied under the free edge of the nail to make the nail appear white.
7. Nail whitener
8. Hand cream or hand It helps the skin retain its moisture, so hands are not dry, cracked, and wrinkled.
lotion
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Process
Now that you know the uses of the different tools, implements, and
cosmetics used in manicure, below are illustrations on the proper way of handling
these supplies.
Activity 1: Immersion
Directions: In pairs, perform the proper ways of handling some nail care equipment
and implements.
Success in nail care service depends on the correct and proper way of
handling equipment and implements. Your client will trust you if they know that you
are confident in what you are doing.
1. Nail File
2. Emery Board
3. Orangewood Stick
5. Cuticle Nipper
6. Nail Clippers
7. Nail Brush
8. Nail Buffer
Learning to use equipment and implements properly assures you that you will
give your client a nail care service safely. You should carefully follow these tips if you
want to achieve quality service at all times.
Now that you already know the use of the different tools,
implements and materials, let us check how much you learned
from this lesson.
Directions: Your class will be divided into five groups. You will think of the possible
activities of a manicurist/pedicurist that will lead to a quality nail care
service. The fishbone diagram will be used for this purpose. Your output
should be written on a Manila paper.
Quality nail
care services
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Tip no. 4 Tip no. 5 Tip no. 6
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Let us see how well you performed in the activity using the rubrics below.
CRITERIA POINTS
Demonstrated the proper way of using all the nail care 15 pts
implements
Demonstrated the proper way of using most of the nail care 10 pts
implements
Demonstrated the proper way of using some of the nail care 5 pts
implements
Failed to demonstrate the proper way of using the nail care 1 pt.
implements.
4. Offered a concluding
summary
5. Spoke clearly, correctly,
distinctly, and confidently
6. Maintained eye contact
7. Maintained acceptable
posture.
8. Utilized audio-visual aids
LESSON 2
Sterilization
Sterilization Sanitation
Sanitation
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Disinfectant
Disinfectant Antiseptic
Antiseptic
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Conclusion:
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Disinfectant
vs.
Antiseptic
-is a substance used to
- is an agent that prevents the
control micro-organisms on
multiplication of microorganisms.
non-living surfaces such as
Since it is milder than a
tools, equipment, and
disinfectant, it can be used directly
furniture/ fixtures.
on the skin.
a. Soak the implements in hot, soapy water solution to remove any debris and
oil residue. Rinse them thoroughly.
b. Place the implements in a 70% to 90% alcohol solution for 20 minutes.
c. Remove the implements from solution, wipe them dry, and place them into
a dry sterilizer.
d. Fill the jar with 70% to 90% alcohol solution to cover cutting edges and tips
of orangewood sticks.
Keep
Keep inin mind
mind that
that all
all tools/implements
tools/implements andand equipment
equipment should
should
not be used unless effectively sanitized or sterilized so as to
not be used unless effectively sanitized or sterilized so as to prevent prevent
potential
potential diseases.
diseases. Ensure
Ensure that
that all
all materials
materials are
are neatly
neatly organized.
organized. All
All
manicurists should maintain a high standard of personal
manicurists should maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. hygiene.
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1. All beauty salons must be well-lighted and well-ventilated and must be in good
sanitary condition.
2. The salon premises must be free from rodents, vermin, flies or other similar
insects.
3. All salon establishments must be provided with continuous running hot and
cold water.
4. The curtains and floor coverings in the salon must be washable and kept
clean.
5. All hair, used cotton or other waste materials must be removed from the floor
immediately, and deposited in a closed container. Get rid of them from the
salon premises at frequent intervals.
See to it that functional tools and equipment are stored safely in accordance with
salon requirements and local health regulations. Non-functional or faulty tools and
equipment are segregated and labeled properly either for repair or for discarding.
Let us remember…
1. Tools which are made of plastic should be kept clean and sanitized properly in
preparation for the next use.
2. Empty bottles and containers are discarded in a separate trash bin.
3. Used cosmetic products and other chemicals are stored, arranged and
properly labeled.
4. Finger bowls must be cleansed and sanitized before use for the next patron.
5. Metal tools and instruments must be sterilized following proper sterilization
techniques. After the process, store it in a dry cabinet until needed.
6. Tools/Implements which are made of porous materials such as nail files,
buffers, nail brushes and orangewood sticks can harbor bacteria easily. Since
they are wood products which cannot be sterilized, these tools are
disposables.
7. Waste materials should be disposed of properly in an enclosed waste
container fitted with polythene bag and should be sanitized with disinfectant
regularly in a well-ventilated area. Remember to wear protective gloves while
doing this.
8. Contaminated wastes should be disposed of, following the right procedures
prescribed by local authorities.
9. Any tool or equipment in poor condition must be repaired immediately or
disposed of properly for the safety of both client and manicurist.
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Steps Details
Topic
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A.
B.
Assuming that you are a Manicurist,
would you enjoy your work?
C. What are the most important things that you have learned from the
lesson? Give some details.
Know
As a competent manicurist, you goal is to give the highest professional
nail care service to your client. Thus, all occupational health and safety
procedures should be observed at all times in a nail salon or even in your on call
services.
G H I H A N D L
Identifying workplace hazards means looking for those things at your workplace
that have the potential to cause harm.
1) Electrical Hazard
Ask a qualified electrician to
check all pieces of electrical
equipment in the workplace
annually or as often as possible
Many of the electrical appliances used in the beauty salons can create serious
health and safety risks, particularly in wet conditions. Damage to equipment increases
this risk. Electrical shock can result in electrocution, burns, and
Good injuries from can
ventilation falls.get rid
of the fumes and chemical
smell that builds up in a
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Use appropriate personal
protective clothing (PPE).
2.) Chemical Hazard
These are substances used and/or produced at work that have the potential to
harm the health and safety of people at work. Health effects of some hazardous
substances include skin irritation, coughs, asthma, sensitization, poisoning and cancer
As a beauty salon staff, you must be aware of and trained in fire and emergency
evacuation procedures in the workplace.
Biohazards also refer to biological substances that pose a threat to the health of
living organisms, primarily that of humans. Micro-organisms live on skin, in food and dirt are
easily spread between clients and manicurist/pedicurist and are easily transferred by contact
with unwashed hands, soiled equipment or contact with blood and body substances.
5). Ergonomics
Paying attention to how you perform
these tasks can prevent many injuries,
e.g. lower back, neck, wrist, and
shoulder pain.
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Process
Advantages of
observing safety
in the beauty
salon
Directions: Visit a nail salon nearby your place. Use the checklist below to serve as
your basis in evaluating hazards and risks in a nail salon. The checklist
is consists of questions on types of occupational hazards. The
questions can be answered by “YES” or “NO”. Measures that can be
taken to eliminate or reduce hazard are often already indicated by
questions themselves. This checklist is not intended to cover all the
risks of every workplace but to help you put the method into practice.
1. Do clients’ and nail technicians’ seats enable a good working posture for the
variety of different tasks carried out by a nail technician?
1. Are all information about the hazards of the chemicals available and known
to all employees?
5. Are protective gloves routinely being used for chemical tasks and for
cleaning tasks by all employees?
6. Are all employees instructed in the use of, and encouraged to use, protective
gloves and creams?
2. Are aisles or passageways tidy free from cords, electrical cables and
extension boards lying on the floor?
5. Are the electrical devices and cables undamaged and regularly examined?
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Lesson 4:
Manicure and Pedicure Services
Know
Activity. Familiarization
Directions: Look at the pictures below. How would you describe them? Do you
think they are healthy or suffering from diseases /disorders? Write your
reactions on a separate sheet of paper.
Based on my observations
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Structure of Nails
It is very important for a manicurist to learn and understand the anatomy and
function of the nails so you could give your clients a professional and responsible
service and care.
Normally, nails replace themselves every four months and grow more quickly
in summer than in winter. The nail grows fastest on the middle finger and slowest on
the thumb.
The entire nail structure consists of the parts of the actual nail and structures
of skin beneath and surrounding the nail.
The actual nail consists of the nail body, nail root, and free edge.
Nail body or Plate - is the main part or plate of nail that is attached to the
skin at the tip of the finger.
Nail root - is where the nail growth begins. It is embedded underneath the
skin at the base of the nail.
Free edge - is the end of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip.
The structures beneath the nail include the nail bed. matrix, and lunula.
Note: Be careful not to apply excessive pressure to this area during a manicure.
Lunula is the light-colored half-moon shape at the base of the nail. This is
where the matrix connects with the nail bed.
The skin surrounding the nail includes the cuticle, nail fold, nail grooves, nail
wall, eponychium, perionychium, and hyponychium.
Cuticle( KYOO-ti-kel) is the overlapping skin around the nail. A normal cuticle
should be loose and pliable.
Nail Fold Or Mantle (MAN-tel) is the deep fold or skin at the base of the nail
where the nail root is embedded.
Nail Grooves are slits or tracks in the nail bed at the sides of the nail on which
the nail grows.
Nail Wall is the skin on the sides of the nail above the grooves.
Eponychium (ep-o-NIK-ee-um) is the thin line of skin at the base of the nail
that extends from the nail wall to the nail plate.
Perionychium (PER-i-o-nikee-um) is the part of the skin that surrounds the
entire nail area.
Hyponychium (heye-poh-NIK-ee-um) is the part of the skin under the free
edge of the nail.
Shapes of Nail
The shapes of your nail should conform to your fingertips. Below are the
different shapes of the nail:
Oval nail Square nail Round nail Squoval nail Pointed nail
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1. Oval Nail
It is common among people with long, perfect nail beds. It may be styled
slightly rounded at the base and slightly pointed at the fingertips. Most often this type
of nail has a natural look and looks very good in short-medium length.
2. Square nail
It is created by allowing the nail to grow out straight and then filing the tip
straight across at right angles with the rest of the nail plate.
3. Round Nail
This is ideal for shorter nails. The nail is ideal to grow out at the sides for
approximately 1.5 mm and then the tip is filed into a rounded shape. This is a strong
shape which is great for those who keep their nails short.
4. Squoval Nail
The squoval nail is a square nail but the softer edges of an oval.
5. Pointed Nail
A pointed nail is filed away at the sides to a point at the tip; this shape is very
weak as the sides of the nail (which provide the strength) are totally lost.
Nail disorder, on the other hand is a condition caused by injury to the nail or
disease or imbalance in the body.
As a nail technician, it is very important for you to learn how to recognize the
symptoms of nail disorders so you can make a responsible decision about whether
you should perform a service on your client.
An inflammation is red and sore. An infection will have evidence of pus. Broken
skin or nail tissue is a cut or tear that exposes deeper layers of these structures.
Raised or swollen skin appears fatter than normal skin and rise above the normal
level.
The following are the nail disorders that can be serviced by a nail technician.
9. Onychorrexis
It is a split or brittle nails, caused by
injury to the finger or exposure to
harsh chemicals. You may give oil
manicures to improve the condition.
10. Nevus
A brown or black stain on the nail
caused by a pigmented mole that
occurs in the nail. Application of
colored polish can hide this disorder.
Let us see how much you know by answering the activities given below.
Activity 1. Identification
Directions: Identify the names and characteristics of the following diseases
and disorders of the nails.
Disease/Disorder Characteristics
Oral Presentation
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Directions: Use the observation rubric below to evaluate the knowledge of your
classmates.
Total
Grand Total
1. If you are a manicurist and your client has nail disorder/disease, what are you
going to do? Are you going to treat the disease, continue to manicure your client? or
advise her to see a doctor?
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2. If the nails has corrugations, what treatments could you offer to minimize this?
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Lesson 5
HAND MASSAGE
The following activities will refine your understanding about the concepts and
theories of hand massage. Readings and insights are provided to nurture the existing
knowledge you have.
Directions: Complete the clauses below with your perception, opinion, or prior
knowledge about nail care.
Hand massage is the manipulation of the hands to relax the client and ease
the discomfort prior to the application of nail polish. It is generally carried out near
the end of the manicure treatment just prior to the application of nail polish. It can
also be carried out on its own if the client wants the effect of the massage but does
not need nail treatment.
3. Knead thumb to the back of the hand and the forearm. Use the thumbs, one
in front of the other, and move backwards or forwards in a gentle sawing action.
Move from the hands to the elbow, and then slide the thumbs back down to the
hands. Repeat step 2 twice.
4. Knead thumb to the palm and the inner forearm. Use the same movements as
in step 2.
5. Finger circulations, supporting the joints. Support the knuckles with one
hand, hold the fingers individually and gently taking each through in full range of
movements, first clockwise and then counter-clockwise. Move from the little
finger to the thumb. Repeat step 4 or further 2 times.
7. Effleurage to the whole hand and forearm. Use the same movement as in step
1. Repeat step 6 for 5 times.
8. Squeeze clients hand between your own gently, and slide off to finish.
Safety Precaution:
Be very careful to avoid vigorous massage of joints if your client has
arthritis, high blood pressure or has had stroke. Massage increases
circulation and may be harmful to them. Talk with your client throughout the
massage and adjust your touch to the client’s hands.
Process
Directions: Find a partner from your classmates and apply the steps in hand
massage. Observe each other's work and give suggestions for the
improvement of your work. To know if your partner performed well, rate
her according to the rubrics given below.
CRITERIA SCORE
Has followed all the steps correctly
Has followed the steps but missed one
Has followed the steps but missed 2
Has followed the steps but missed 3
Has not shown any step.
If you got a score of 4 or 5 happy smiley face that means you did great. If 1 or
2 smiley happy face, that means you have to review and repeat again the activity.
Once you master it, you can now proceed to the next activity.
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______1. Hand massage is carried out after the application of the nail polish.
______2. The purpose of hand massage is to relax the client and increase blood
circulation.
______3. Effleurage is a stroking movement in massage.
______4. You cannot apply hand massage if your client has certain problems such
as high blood or pregnant.
______5. The elbow is not included in hand massage.
1. What benefits can you get from hand massage during manicure? Explain.
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2. Can you apply hand massage to a person with high blood? Pregnant women?
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Activity 3. Go online
Directions: To hone your skills, visit a website that offers free video tutorial in hand
massage during manicure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=S5oueNs6Fgo
Trim
Trimcuticle Remove
cuticle Removeoldold
polish
polish
Loosen Dry
Loosen Dry
cuticle fingertips
cuticle fingertips
Prepare
Prepare Apply nail
manicuring
manicuring quick dry
tables
tables Apply
Applyliquid
liquid
Soften polish
Soften polish
cuticles
cuticles
Shape
ShapeNails
Nails
Apply
Applycuticle
cuticle
oil
oil Apply
Applycuticle
cuticle
Apply Remover
Applytop
top Remover
coat
coat
Clean
Cleanunder
under Apply base
free edge coat
free edge
During the consultation with your client, discuss her needs and adapt the service
suited to her. You should cover preferred nail length, shape, and the type of polish
required. If there are no contra-indications present with your client, you are ready to begin
your service.
The following are the steps in giving a manicure:
1. Remove old polish. Gently remove old polish on the nails with nail polish remover
(acetone) in a piece of cotton without smearing the old polish into the cuticle or
surrounding tissue.
2. Shape the nails. Using your emery board, shape the nails as you and your client have
agreed. Discuss with the client the nail shape suited for him or her. File the nails of the
left hand, starting with the little finger and working towards the thumb.
3. Soften cuticle. After filing left hand, put it in your soap bath to soak and soften cuticles
while you file the right hand
4. Dry fingertips. Holding a towel with both hands, carefully dry the left hand, including
the area between the fingers. As you dry, gently push back the cuticle.
5. Apply cuticle remover. Wind a thin layer of cotton around the blunt edge of an
orangewood stick for use as an applicator. Apply cuticle solvent around the cuticle of the
left hand.
6. Loosen Cuticle. Use the spoon end of the cuticle pusher to gently push back and lift
cuticle off the nails of the left hand. Use a circular movement to left the cuticles that
cling to the nail plate.
7. Trim Cuticle. Use your cuticle nipper to remove dead cuticles, uneven cuticle or
hangnails. In cutting the cuticle, be careful to remove it as a single segment.
8. Clean under free edge. Use a cotton-tipped orangewood stick, dipped in soapy
water to clean under free edge, working from the center toward each side,
employing gentle pressure. Note: Remove right hand over soap bath and brush a
last time to remove bits of cuticle traces of solvent. Then let the client rest the left
hand on the sanitized towel.
9. Buff the nail (optional). Starting with the roughest grit side of the buffer, begin to
buff your nails with a gentle, side-to-side motion. At first, just aim to smooth out
major ridges.
12. Remove traces of oil. Remove traces of oil from the nail so the polish will adhere
better. Use small piece of cotton saturated with alcohol or polish remover and wipe
off the nail.
13. Apply base coat. Apply base coat to the left hand with long strokes, starting with the
little finger and working toward the thumb. Let it dry for a few seconds.
14. Apply colored polish. Apply two coats of colored polish with the same technique
used for the base coat. Complete your first color coat on both hands before
starting the second coat. If you get polish on the cuticle, use a cotton-tipped
orangewood stick saturated with nail polish remover to clean it off.
15. Apply top coat. Apply one coat of sealer or top coat to prevent chipping and to
give nails a glossy look.
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Process
If you do well in this activity, you will be the best manicurist in the world.
Remember, constant practice will make you an expert. Answer the question below to
know how much you have learned from the previous activity.
Directions: Change partners from the last groupings. Ask the pairs to do the plain
manicure to each other's fingernails. You can choose from a variety of
colors to use. Observe each other's work and give suggestions for
improvement of the work.
Checklist in Manicuring
Name:________________ Date:___________________
Model:________________ Points Earned:___________
Rating:______________
RATING SCALE
Points Rating Descriptive Rating Remarks
17-20 98 Excellent Was able to skillfully and accurately
perform all the tasks with ease and
confidence.
2. Why do you have to apply antiseptic on a cut nail tissue immediately? Explain.
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You can get a model from your schoolmates. You can also practice this craft at
home by asking some of your family members to be your model. You can only proceed
to the next lesson if you are already proficient in plain manicure.
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This lesson deals with the proper application of the different basic nail designs
and the techniques in nail polish application for your customers’ satisfaction.
Know
Nail design adds beauty, color, elegance, fun, inspiration, glamour, and style. It
has become a popular trend nowadays because most of the beauty salons available in
town offer this kind of service. Beautiful nail designs not only adorn nails but is also a
great way of showing off your beautiful fingernails.
To perform this activity, you must be very creative and focus. The choice of color
and design reflect one’s personality.
Remember: Do not apply nail polish if your client has the following circumstances:
If there are diseases and disorders of the nail plate and surrounding skin.
If the client is allergic to nail enamel.
If nails are short or bitten. It should be painted only with the nail enamels
to avoid attracting attention.
The following are basic nail designs which is easy to learn and can be offered in
a nail salon. Steps and illustrations are shown below.
A. Plain manicure
2. Half-Moon
It is a design which involves the application of colored polish over the whole
part of the nail except the area of the free-edge. Various fashion experts believe that it is
one of a kind manicure process that will never get out of style because it is classic and
stylish compared with other manicure styles and designs.
It involves the application of white nail polish or colored polish on the tips and
coating the rest of the nail with a sheer polish. It’s suitable for short nails and those with
moderate length of nail.
Steps in giving French Manicure-Variation no. 2
4. Elephant Tusk
Elephant tusk is a style that involves the application of nail polish to create
S -curve, leaving a slightly larger gap along the nail walls.
1. Apply white or platinum nail polish and leave for a few minutes to dry.
2. Apply colored nail polish creating a half- circle design at the inner side of the nail as
you continue it to form S-like.
3. Fill up the other side to complete the design.
4. Remove excess polish.
5. Seal with a top coat.
Sheer colors and “jelly” polishes are great for regular manicures, but highly-
pigmented colors are best for nail art.
Remember….fewer coats = fewer mistakes.
Always use a base coat and finish with a glossy top coat for shine and protection.
These are like primer and powder for the face – essential for staying power!
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Process
To further process the existing understanding, a series of
practice will be given to you.
Directions: On a separate piece of paper, create ten different nail designs. Each
design must include the following:
1. Creativity
2. Originality
3. Color Combination
Activity 3. Innovations
Directions: Create new designs aside from the one previously discussed. Be creative
to develop new designs. Visit www.nailartgallery.com or any sites
in the internet that offers tutorials. Here are suggested sites:
www.sheknows.com/beauty_and_style/articles_nail_art_design.tutorial
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-create-nail-art-designs
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-do-nail-art-designs-for-short nails.
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Reflect and Understand
Activity. Steps in basic nail design
Directions: Using the following flow charts, write the sequential steps in basic
nail designs.
Design___________ Design____________
First: First:
Next: Next:
Next: Next:
Next: Next:
Final: Final:
LESSON 8
PROJECT PLANNING
Know
The following activities will refine your understanding about the concepts and
theories of project planning.
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This lesson deals with the application of the fundamental knowledge and skills
in manicure/pedicure services. It is an activity designed to execute the knowledge and
skills learned in nail cleaning, application of nail polish, basic nail design and hand
massage. As you diligently perform the activity, you will become competent and expert
in this field. At the end of the activity, you will be evaluated as to your proficiency,
creativity, and workmanship. The process of computing the labor in manicure service
will also be discussed.
Activity
Below is the formula: CS= Total expenses + % of Profit ÷ Number of working days
I. Title
What is the title of your activity? Or what kind of service in manicuring are you
going to make?
II. Objectives
Why are you making the activity/project? State your purpose. Will it give you
additional knowledge, skill, or experience? What value can you get out of that activity/
project?
What materials or cosmetics will be used in this project? How many and how
much materials or cosmetics are needed?
V. Procedure
How will you do the activity or project? What steps or directions should you
follow in making the activity/ project?
VI. Evaluation
How will your performance be evaluated? How will the finished output/ project
be evaluated?
Now that you already know the parts of the activity/ project plan, try to fill out the
sample form below:
II. Objectives:
1. ______________________________________________________.
2. _____________________________________________________.
3.______________________________________________________
Materials Cosmetics
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V. Procedure (Step-By-Step-Procedure in Manicuring Service)
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Directions: Answer the following questions .Fill in your responses in the opposite
column.
Questions Responses
1. How can familiarity in the various processes and
principles in manicuring help you in providing quality nail
care service?
Assuming that you are a manicurist, would you enjoy your work?
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Transfer
GRASPS Model
Goal Your task is to become a manicurist/pedicurist by undertaking nail
care service in your school, relatives and in your community.
Audience You are letting your schoolmates, relatives, and your community to
know your quality, trendy, fashionable nail care services.
Situation The challenge involves looking for clients who will trust you to render
your nail care services to them.
Product and You will provide quality, trendy, fashionable nail care services to your
Performance target clients following the basic concepts and principles underlying
the process and delivery in basic manicure/pedicure services.
Standard for Your services must meet the following standards: quality of sevice,
Success application of procedures, safety and work habits and
communication skills with your clients.
Activity 2. Culminating Activity - Putting up of mini-parlor
Name of Student:_____________________
ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
Highly Moderately
Skilled Unskilled No Attempt
Dimension Skilled Skilled
5 3
4 2 1
1. Use of Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Never No attempt to
tools, selection, selection, selection, selects, use tools
equipment preparation preparation preparation prepares and /equipment
and materials
and use of and use of and use of use
materials and materials and material and appropriate
tools/ tools/ tools/ materials and
equipment all equipment equipment tools/
the time most of the sometimes equipment
time
4 Time Work finished Work finished Work finished Work finished No concept of
ahead of time on time close to the way beyond time
deadline deadline
Rating Scale
SUMMARY
A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for fingernails and hands performed at
home or in a nail salon. A manicure consist of filing, shaping of the free edge, massage
of hands and the application of polish. A manicurist have the option of working on
fingernails, toenails, or both. As a manicurist, carrying out services in manicure and
pedicure needs to be aware that there is a code of practice that should be followed
when providing these services. The code of practice for nail services provides
guidelines to protect both the manicurist and client.
This module would guide you to acquire the needed competencies in providing
quality service to target clients. There are set of competencies that you are required to
develop so with the essential knowledge in all areas of manicuring such as manipulative
skills, desirable work attitude, health, safety of your clients and communication skills.
The nail industry in recent years has grown fast. There are numerous benefits of
being a manicurist, which is one reason why this is a popular career path. When you
are ready, you can earn a living - servicing potential customers in their homes and
possibly ends as an entrepreneur. With satisfactory performance, more customers will
come to you for your service because they will long for your quality of work. Hence, you
do not need to look for an employer when you are already earning a profit.
Antiseptic – a substance, milder than a disinfectant that prevents the growth and
development of microorganisms.
Contaminated wastes – materials which are infected or with some degree of decay.
Hand spa – a beauty care service using natural oils, vitamins and minerals, having
curative effect on the body.
Hygiene – the science concerned with maintaining good health and cleanliness.
Spa – a beauty care service where curative minerals are present for beautification
Sterilization – any process that eliminates (removes) or kills all forms of microbial life.
Sanitation - When sanitizing tools and equipment you are minimizing the growth of
bacteria and infections on the surfaces. Remember: Sanitation is not sterilization.
References:
Dua, Shiv. First Edition:2006 "Nail Care - A Complete Solution to Your Nail Problems", Kuldeep Jain
Publishing
Kibble, Constance. 2nd Edition "Standard Textbook of Cosmetology", Milady Publishing Corp.
K TO 12 Nail Care Learning Module
hhtp:// www.yahoo.nailimage.com
hhtp://www.handresearch.com
hhtp://www.dermatology.com
hhtp:// www.infobarrel.com/equipments_implements_and_materialsofmanicuring.com
hhtp://www.spa_beauty.about.com
hhtp://www.nailart.gallery.com
hhtp:// www.readersdigest.ca/health/beauty.com
hhtp://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk
hhtp://www.dpcdsb.org
Congratulations…You
did a great job. You
can now start your
own manicuring
service.
Good luck!