TEACHER’S - MADE LEARNER’S HOME TASK

TLE 9- Nail Care

I. MELC: (Check and analyze condition of client’s hand)

II. Objectives:
K: Identify the parts and structures of the nail
S: Describe the condition of the client’s nail
A: Appreciate how the nail is structured

II. Subject Matter: Different Parts and Structures of the Nail

IV. Procedures:

A. Readings:
It is very essential for a manicurist to have knowledge on the different parts of the nails for this will be
your basis in giving nail care services to your clients. The nail is an appendage of the skin. Nail is a horny,
translucent plate that protects the tips of the fingers and toes. It is composed mainly of keratin, a protein
substance that forms the base of all horny tissue. The nail is whitest and translucent in appearance and allows the
pinkish color of the nail bed to be seen. The horny plate contains no nerves or blood vessels Onyx is the technical
term for the nail. The condition of the nail, like that of the skin, reflects the general health of the body. Onychology
is the study of nail. The nails vary in thickness, being heaviest on the thumbs and big toes. The characteristics of
healthy nails are firm and flexible, slightly pink in color and the surface is smooth, curved and unspotted, without
any hollows or wavy ridges.

The nail consists of three parts: nail body, nail root and free edge
Nail Body or Nail Plate - visible portion of the nail that is attached to the nail bed.
Free edge - end portion of the nail plate which extends beyond the fingertip. It is shaped during manicure.
Nail root - beginning of nail found at the base and is embedded underneath the skin.
Structures Beneath the Nail
The structures beneath the nail include the nail bed, matrix and lunula.
Nail Bed – the skin upon which the nail body or nail plate rests. It is supplied with many blood vessels and nerves.
The blood vessels supply nourishment for the nail.
Matrix – part of the nail bed which contains nerves and blood vessels and is located beneath the nail root. It
produces cells that generate and harden the nail and will continue to grow as long as it receives nutrition and
remains in a healthy condition.
Lunula – halfmoon shape found at the base of the nail where the matrix connects with the nail bed.

Structures Surrounding the Nail

The structures surrounding the nail include the cuticle, eponychium, hyponychium, perionychium, nail walls and
nail grooves
Cuticle - the overlapping skin around the nail. A normal cuticle should be loose and pliable. Eponychium - cuticle
extension at the base of the nail body which partly overlaps the lunula
Hyponychium – portion of the skin under the free edge of the nail.
Nail Walls – folds of the skin overlapping the sides of the nail
Nail Grooves - are slits or tracks in the skin at the side of the nail upon which the nail moves as it grows.
Mantle – deep fold of the skin in which the nail root is embedded

Nail Growth
There are factors that can influence the growth of nails such as nutrition, general health and
disease. A nail grows forward, starting at the matrix and extending over the tip of the finger. Like hair, nails
grow faster in warm weather. Adult’s nail growth is about 1/8 inch per month whereas the nails of the children
grow faster than those of the elderly. Toenails grow slowly but they are thicker and harder than fingernails.
 B. Exercises for skill subjects/analysis questions using HOTS for content subjects.

Exercise 1
Directions: Label the top view parts of the nail and answer the questions below.

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Direction: Write a reflection of your learning journey about this lesson by completing the guide phrases below. Write
your answer on your notebook.

I have learned that

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I have realized that

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I will apply
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Rubric
Area of Assessment A B C D
Ideas Present ideas in an Present ideas in a Ideas are too general Ideas are vague or
original manner consistent manner unclear
10 points 7 points 3 points 1 point
Organization Strong and organized Organized Some organization; No organization; lack
beg/mid/end beg/mid/end attempt at a beg/mid/end
beg/mid/end
10 points 7 points 3 points 1 point

Understanding Writing shows strong Writing shows a clear Writing shows Writing shows little
understanding understanding adequate understanding
understanding
10 points 7 points 3 points 1 point

Mechanics Few (if any errors) Few errors Several errors Numerous errors
10 points 7 points 3 points 1 point

TOTAL POINTS __________/40 points

 Exercise 2 Directions: Examine keenly the toenails and answer the questions that follow.

1. What can you say about the nail on the big toe?
2. If you are the manicurist, what will you do?
3. Why is it important for the manicurist to analyze the condition of the client’s nail before
providing nail care service?

C. Assessment/Application
I. Directions: Identify what is being described in the following statements. Write your answer in a separate
sheet of paper
1. A protein substance that forms the base of all horny tissue.
2. It is the technical term for the nail.
3. It is the study of the nail.
4. The skin upon which the nail body or nail plate rests.
5. The visible portion that is attached to the nail bed.
6. The half-moon shape found at the base of the nail where the matrix connects with the nail
bed.
7. The overlapping skin around the nail.
8. The portion of the skin under the free edge of the nail.
9. Fold of the skin overlapping the sides of the nail.
10. The deep fold of the skin in which the nail root is embedded.
Answer key

Exercise1

1. Free edge
2. Nail plate
3. Nail walls
4. Lunula
5. Cuticle

Exercise 2

1. What can you say about the nail on the big toe?
Possible answer: I think there is something wrong with the client’s nail. Maybe she has a nail
disorder.
2. If you are the manicurist, what will you do?
Possible answer: I will not proceed in giving nail care service instead I will refer her to a
physician.
3. Why is it important for the manicurist to analyze the condition of the client’s nail before
providing nail care service?
Possible answer: To avoid severe damage on the client’s nail

Assessment:

1. Keratin
2. Onyx
3. Onychology
4. Nail bed
5. Nail plate
6. Lunula
7. Cuticle
8. Hyponychium
9. Nail walls
10. Mantle