7/8 TLE

NAIL CARE
EXPLORATORY COURSE

LEARNER’S MATERIAL
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 Technology
and Livelihood
Education
Nail Care-Exploratory Course

Regional Office Management and Job S. Zape, Jr.,

Development Team:
Jhonathan S. Cadavido, Romyr L. Lazo, Fe M. Ong-Ongowan, Lhovie A. Caui-
lan, Eugene Ray F. Santos

Schools Division Office Management Team: Mary Rose C. Lindo, Rene V. Agluba,
Mary Joy S. Bolima, Alson S. Divina, Harris Basilio, Jayco Ranada, Marianne Kim Sto.
Tomas

Technology and Livelihood Education (Nail Care)-7/8

PIVOT IV-A Learner’s Material
Quarter 1
First Edition, 2020

Published by: Department of Education Region IV-A CALABARZON

Regional Director: Wilfredo E. Cabral
Assistant Regional Director: Ruth L. Fuentes

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Nail Care Equipment and Tools 1-2
Lesson

I
In this lesson, you study the tools and equipment used in Nail Care Ser-
vices. You will learn how to differentiate the tools and equipment according to
task requirement. Also, you will be able to describe each tool and equipment ac-
cording to use, observe safety procedures in using nail care tools and equip-
ment, and appreciate the value of tools and equipment in Nail Care Services.

NAIL CARE TOOLS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Tools are known as the articles used in any nail care service which are
considered hand-held. These are also referred to as implements.
The following are the commonly used nail care tools:
1. Callous Remover: is a tool designed to stripped off calluses
and corns of the hands and feet.
2. Cuticle Nail Pusher: a tool used to
push back and loosen cuticles.

3. Cuticle Nipper: an implement used to cut the cuticles.

4. Cuticle Scissors: a tool used to cut stubborn

cuticles.

5. Finger or Manicure Bowl: is a small bowl used for soaking

the fingers to soften the cuticles.

6. Foot file: is a tool that is made of metal or sandpaper, with a

rough file on one side to remove calluses and fine file on the
other to smoothen the feet.
7. Foot Spa Basin: a large rectangular container used for
bathing and soaking the feet when giving a pedicure.

8. Manicure Tray: a flat container where all the necessary

tools and implements are placed to be used by the manicurist.

9. Manicure Nail Brush: a plastic handled brush with nylon

bristles used to clean dirt and cosmetic residue from the nail
surface and skin.

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10. Mixing Bowl: a small open-top, rounded cup-like container
used for mixing the aromatic oils and other fluids for the hand and
foot spa.
11. Nail Buffer: an implement used for smoothening the
polishing the nails.

12. Nail Cutter / Nail Clipper / Nail Trimmer: a hand tool

made of metal used to trim or cut the fingernails and toenails.

14. Nail File: an implement used to shape the free edges of

the nail with the coarse side and bevel the nail with the
finer side.

15. Orangewood Stick: a tool with pointed and rounded ends

to remove the excess nail polish on the side of the nails.

16. Pedicure Nail Brush: a tool used to remove cosmetics and

cleanse nails.

17. Plastic Container for Cotton: a small receptacle where the

cotton balls are kept.

18. Pumice Stone: a type of volcanic rock, which is actually

frothy lava solidified and forms a porous rock to remove dry
and annoying skin of the feet as well as the calluses.
19. Supply Tray: a flat container that holds the
necessary cosmetics and iplements.

20. Trolley: a wheeled cart that is pushed by hand

and used for transporting manicuring and
pedicuring tools and materials.

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 Equipment are the items which are more or less durable and permanent
needed for a particular activity or purpose.
The following are the different nail care equipment that are used in nail
care services:
1. Chairs: are seats with back support which have four legs and
some have four legs and some have rests for the arms.

2. Foot Spa Machine: is an electronic gadget used for soaking,

bathing and massaging the feet during a foot spa.

3. Foot Spa Stool: is a simple seat with three or four legs designed
to provide comfort and elevation during a foot spa.

4. Hand Spa Machine: is an electronic gadget used to soothe pain

of arthritis, muscle spasms and dry cracked skin of the hands.

5. Manicurist’s Chair or Stool: is the adjustable upholstered seat

fitted over a metal or chrome.

6. Manicure Table: is a furniture especially designed for

giving manicure. Usually it has a laminated plastic surface
and a drawer for storing materials. It is often fitted with ball
casters for easy mobility.

7. Sterilizer: is an equipment in a salon used for sterilizing

metal implements to kill micro-organisms.

8. Timer: is a device that can be preset to start or stop

something at a given time.

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 The following are the different personal protective equipment (PPE) in nail
care services.
1. Impermeable Gloves: To prevent skin from absorbing
potentially harmful ingredients which may casse skin
allerygiesirritationi or other problems

2. Eyewear: To protect the eye from potential harm

3. Splah-proof apron: To protect the parts of the body

from potential hazardous materials

4. Protective Mask: To protect the wearer’s face and

prevent the breathing of air contaminated with chemical

Safety Procedures of Using Tools and Equipment

These are generally written methods outlining how to perform a task with
minimum risk to people, equipment, materials, environment and processes.
Below are the different safety procedures and practices of using tools and
equipment:
You should always check any tool or equiipment before use
Do not use broken or damage electrical equipment, the tag must warn
people not to use the equipment
Do not touch equipment with wet hands or don’t use a wet cloth to clean
sockets.
Provide separate eating and drinking amenities for employees
Clean-up spills straight away.
Use mats on slippery floors
Store under cover in a clean, dry and dust free enviroment.
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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Learning Task 1: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is
wrong. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
___________1. An implement used to cut the cuticles is called Cuticle Nipper.
___________2. A Foot Spa Basin is a flat container where all the necessary tools
and implenents are placed for use by the manicurist.
___________3. A foot spa machine is an electronic gadget used for soaking,
bathing and massaging the feet.
___________4. A trolley is a wheeled cart used for transferring different nail care
equipment.
___________5. A safety goggles is used to protect the clothes from stains and
other harmful chemicals.

Learning Task 2: Match Column A with Column B by writing the letters of the
correct answers on your notebook.

A B
1. Finger Bowl A. It is an equipment use for soaking bathing and
relaxing the hands
2. Apron B. It is used to remove the stubborn cuticles in the
fingernails
3. Cuticle Remover C. It is where the fingers soak or dipped before
performing a manicure
4. Foot Spa Machine D. A PPE used to protect the clothes from stains
5. Hand Spa Machine E. It is an equipment use for soaking bathing and
massaging the feet
F. A PPE used to protect the eyes from harmful
chemicals.

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Learning Task 3: Complete the statement to describe at least five (5) tools or
equipment in providing nail care services together with its function/s. Do this
in your notebook.
1. The tool looks like _________________ is important because
__________________. It is called __________________.
2. The tool looks like _________________ is important because
__________________. It is called __________________.
3. The tool looks like _________________ is important because
__________________. It is called __________________.
4. The tool looks like _________________ is important because
__________________. It is called __________________.
5. The tool looks like _________________ is important because
__________________. It is called __________________.

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Learning Task 4: Complete the story of Bella, a beautician below by supplying
the correct tools and equipment in providing nail care services as well as their
use/s.
At the Salon
Hi, I am Bella a beautician in a well known nail care salon, everyday I
used to provide different nail care services to our
customers. Before the day starts, I make sure that all
the tools are clean by placing them in a
1._________________. After cleaning, I prepare all the
tools on the 2._____________________. When all the tools
and equipment are ready, I make sure to make my
customers comfortable. Sometimes, I use
3._________________, to trim or cut their nails before I
perform a manicure. On the other hand, if they want to
relax more, they request me to use a foot spa machine
to 4._________________ their feet. In doing the tasks assigned to me, I use
impermeable gloves to protect my 5.____________ from harmful chemicals. The
tasks I mentioned are only some of what I do as a nail care beautician.

Guide Questions:
1. What tools and equipment were mentioned in the story of Bella?
2. How will you describe the functions / use/s of tools and equipment that were
mentioned?
3. Why are the different nail care tools and equipment important in providing
nail care services?

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Learning Task 5: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter of your
answer on your notebook.
1. What do you call the things or articles that are usually hand-held and are
necessary to perform different nail care services?
a. Equipment b. Materials c. Tools d. Consumables
2. Which of the following nail care tools is designed to stripped off calluses and
corns of the hands and feet?
a. cuticle nipper b. callous remover c. nail cutter d. cuticle nail pusher
3. What tool is used for soaking the fingers to soften the cuticles?
a. finger bath b. finger bowl c. cuticle bowl d. cuticle softener
4. Which of the following items are described to be more or less durable and
permanent that are needed for a particular activity or purpose?
a. Equipment b. Materials c. Tools d. Consumables
5. What do you call the equipment that is used by manicurists that is
adjustable upholtered seat fitted over a metal when doing nail care services
to their customers?
a. hand spa machine c. sterilizer
b. manicurist chair d. trolley

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Learning Task 6: Express your insights about the first lesson in nail care. An-
swer the following questions exhaustively in your notebook. Provide examples if
necessary.

In this lesson, I understand that...

_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
In this lesson, I realize that...
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

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Standard Cleaning Procedures of Nail Care 3-4

Tools and Equipment
Lesson
I
After knowing the tools and equipment in nail care services, in this les-
son, your learn how to identify the standard procedures in cleaning nail care
tools and differentiate sterilization from sanitation. Also, you will be able to
demonstrate/show the proper cleaning of nail care tools according to standard
procedures and appreciate the importance of performing the correct standard
procedures in cleaning nail care tools.
What is the the difference between sterilization and sanitation?
Sterilization is the process of destroying all living micro-organisms.
Meanwhile, Sanitation: is the process of destroying some, but not all micro-
organisms.
Sterilization and sanitation techniques are being practiced in the
beauty salon which involve the use of physical agents like heat radiation; and
chemical agents like antiseptics and vapor fumigants.
How do disinfectant differs from antiseptic?
Disinfectant is a substance used to control micro-organisms on non-
living surfaces such as tools, equipment and other furniture and fixtures.
Antiseptic is an agent that prevents the multiplication of micro-
organisms. This is milder than a disinfectant which can be used directly on the
skin.
Standard Cleaning Procedures of Nail Care Tools and Equipment:

1. Read directions 2. Measure and 3. Saturate a

on how to use a mix disinfectant as cleaning cloth with
disinfectant. directed. disinfectant
solution and wipe
entire surface area
and equipment.

5. Dispose off 4. Wipe the

sanitizing solution surface with paper
and used towels. towel to dry it.

Preparation of Metal Implements for Sterilization

1. Soak tools and 2. Place the 3. Remove the

implements in tools / tools / implements
hot, soapy water implements in a from solution, wipe
70% to 90% them dry, place
solution. Rinse alcohol solution them into a dry
them thoroughly. for 20 mins. sterilizer.

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Preparation of the Sanitizing Jar

1. Cleanse 2. Place 3. Remove 4. Fill jar with

sanitizing jar thin layer implements from wet 70% to 90%
with or dry sanitizer and alcohol solution to
of sterile
disinfectant place them into the cover cutting
cotton at jar, handles up, edges and tips of
and wipe it
dry. the bottom except for metal files. orangewood sticks.

After every working session, the following tasks should be done:

a. Tools which are made of plastic should be kept clean and sanitized properly
in preparation for the next patron.
b. Empty bottles and containers are discarded in a covered trash bin.
c. Used treatement producets and other chemicals are stored, arranged and
properly labeled in the cabinet.
d. Finger bowls must be sanitized before use of every client.
e. The hand and foot spa machines must be flushed with a solution of about
5% bleach and circulate the liquid trhought the system for a t least 10
minutes.
f. Leave the solution in the hand and foot spa machines overnight or at least 5-
10 hours before draining the machines so that they are thoroughly
sanitized.
g. Table tops and door handles are wiped with disinfectant and the floor
should be mopped with disintectant as well.
h. Metal tools and instruments must be sterilized following proper sterilization
techniques. After the process, store in a dry cabinet until needed.
i. Tools/Implements which are made of poruos materials such as nail files,
buffers, nail brushes and orangewood sticks can harbor bacteria easily.
Since they are wood products which cannot be sterilized, there tools should
not be reused.
j. Waste materials should be disposed properly in an enclosed waste bin fitted
with polythene bag. The bin should be sanitized with disinfectant regularly
in a well- ventilated area. Remember to wear protective gloves while doing
this.
k. Contaminated wastes should be disposed off as recommended by local
authority.
l. Any tool or equipment in poor condition must be repaired immediately or
disposed properly so as not to pose danger to the clienst as well as the
beauticians.

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Learning Task 1: Arrange the jumbled letters to form the correct words
related with the methods or procedures in cleaning different nail care tools and
instruments. The first letter of the correct answer is given. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. T N I O A T I N A S S_________
2. P I W E W___
3. I X M M__
4. I R T E L S Z I N A I T O S____________
5. N F T N A D I C E T S D_________
6. C O A L L O H A______
7. C I T P S E T N A I A_________
8. A J R J__
9. K A O S S___
10. L O N S A S____

Guide Question:
1.Did you get the correct answers?
2.How do you define each word?
3.Can you consider the words mentioned above important in providing nail

Learning Task 2: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter of your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What do you call the process of destroying some, but not all micro-
organisms using heat or antiseptics?
a. Sanitation b. Disinfection c. Sterilization d. Sanitization

2. What do you call the process of destroying all micro-organisms?

a. Sanitation b. Disinfection c. Sterilization d. Sanitization

3. What do you call the substance used to control micro-organisms on non-

living surfaces?
a. Antiseptic b. Solvent c. Disinfectant d. Nail Hardener

4. What is the agent that is used to prevent the multiplication of micro

organisms?
a. Antiseptic b. Solvent c. Disinfectant d. Nail Hardener

5. What do you call the application of measures to promote public health and
prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
a. Sanitation b. Disinfection c. Sterilization d. Sanitization

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Learning Task 3: Identify whether the cleaning procedure to be done in each
tool or equipment is STERILIZATION or SANITATION. Write your answers on
a separate sheet of paper.
________________ 1. Cuticle Nail Nipper
________________ 2. Hand Spa Machine
________________ 3. Finger Bowl
________________ 4. Nail Cutter
________________ 5. Manicure Table
________________ 6. Cuticle Pusher
________________ 7. Manicurist’s Chair
________________ 8. Cuticle Scissors
________________ 9. Manicure Tray
________________ 10. Foot Spa Machine

Guide Question:
1. How do cleaning agents affects the health and wellness of a person especially
in this time of crisis?
2. How much is the price of an alcohol today?If a person hoards 5 bottles of
alcohol how much will be the total cost?

Learning Task 4: Complete the conversation of Carla, the manager in a Nail

Care Salon and Lira, the applicant by supplying the missing word/s of Standard
Procedures in Cleaning Nail Care tools and equipment.
One Saturday morning, Lira decided to go to the Nail care Salon to apply as
a manicurist. She happened to look for Carla the manager. Below is their
conversation.
Carla: Hi ma’am good morning. How may I help you?
Lira: Good morning too. I am looking for Ms. Carla the manager of this salon.
Carla: I am Ms. Carla, what can I do for you?
Lira: Oh Ma’am nice meeting you. I would like to apply as a manicurist in your
Nail Care Salon. I have here my requirements.
Carla: Oh you’re just in time, we are really in need of a manicurist right now.
Let me check your documents. Your requirements are complete and are all
valid. You are now hired! Come and I will show you the different parts of this
salon.

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Lira: Okay ma’am thank you so much!
Carla showed the different parts of the Nail Care Salon to Lira after giving
her instructions on how to treat the customers, and the standard procedures in
cleaning the different nail care tools and equipment, she asked Lira to test if she
already understood the procedures.
Carla: Okay Lira, in preparing of tools and equipment to be sanitized, what are
the steps that you should do?
Lira: First, I have to 1.__________________________ on disinfectant.
Second, is to 2.___________ and mix the disinfectant as directed.
Third, saturate a cleaning cloth with disinfectant solution.
Fourth, Wipe the surface with paper towel to dry it.
Fifth, 3.______________ off sanitizing solution and used towels.
Carla: Very good Lira you’re a fast learner! How about the steps in preparing of
metal implements for sterilization?
Lira: Thank you Ma’am Carla, here are the steps in preparing metal implements
for sterilization
One, Soak the tools / implements in hot soapy water.
Two, Place the tools / implements in a 4.___% to 90% alcohol solution for
20 minutes.
Three, 5._________ the tools / implements from solution and wipe them
dry.
Carla: Those are all correct Lira! I am really amazed! I want you to start
tomorrow morning.
Lira: Thank you Ma’am Carla! You are a good teacher. Okay ma’am see you
tomorrow! Thank you so much!
Learning Task 5: On the selections and procedures below, Draw the following
standard procedures in cleaning the different nail care tools and equipment. Use
separate sheet for your output.
1. Tools which are made of plastic should be kept clean and sanitized
properly in preparation for the next patron
2. The hand and foot spa machines must be flushed with a solution of
about 5% bleach and circulate the liquid trhought the system for a t
least 10 minutes
3. Table tops and door handles are wiped with disinfectant and the floor
should be mopped with disintectant as well.
4. Waste materials should be disposed properly in an enclosed waste bin
fitted with polythene bag. The bin should be sanitized with disinfectant

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 regularly in a well- ventilated area. Remember to wear protective gloves
while doing this
5. Any tool or equipment in poor condition must be repaired immediately
or disposed properly so as not to pose danger to the clienst as well as
the beauticians.

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Learning Task 6: Give the right sequence of the following Standard Cleaning
Procedures by writing letters (A-E) on the space provided. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.
Preparation of Equipment to be Sanitized
_____ 1. Wipe the surface with paper towel to dry it.
_____ 2. Read directions on disinfectant.
_____ 3. Dispose off sanitizing solution and used towels
_____ 4. Measure and mix disinfectant as directed.
_____ 5. Saturate a cleaning cloth with disinfectant solution and wipe entire
surface area of equipment.

Learning Task 7: Read the situation provided below and provide a detailed
response. Include examples and assumptions. Write your answers in a
separate sheet of paper.
If you will be given the chance to become a businessman,
what cleaning agent will you sell to the market today
especially in this time of pandemic? Kindly draw and
describe its use or uses.

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Nail Structure and Nail Shapes 5-8
Lesson

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In this lesson, you will learn to identify the structure of the nail and dif-
ferent nail shapes. Also, you will be able to describe different nail shape applica-
ble to the structure of the nail and illustrate the different nail shape according
to the nail structure after the lesson. Afterwards, you will be able to appreciate
the importance of knowing the nail shapes according to the nail structure.

Basic Information About Nail

Nail is a plate of keratin that lies on the tips of the fingers and toes. The
main purpose of the nail is to protect the fingers and toes, however, the finger-
nail also assists with certain physical activities in daily life.

Structures of Nail
1. Lunula - the pearly coloured and crescent shaped is due to the cells being
pushed closely together, the blood capillaries cannot be seen through the lu-
nula because of this.

2. Cuticle - the overlapping epidermis around the nail. It is the transparent

skin, which is called the 'true cuticle', that is removed during the manicuring
process.

3. Free edge -the part of the nail that can be filed and shaped. It is an exten-
sion of the nail plate that overlaps the hyponychium.

4. Matrix - the only living reproducing part of the nail. This is situated directly
below the cuticle. New cells form here and continually push towards to pro-
duce the nail plate. It also contains blood vessels and nerves. Blood supply
provides the cells with nourishment. If the matrix is damaged the nail will
grow deformed.

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5. Nail bed - the part of the nail where the nail plate rests on, also a continua-
tion of the matrix. It is abundantly supplied with blood vessels and nerves, hav-
ing numerous parallel ridges which dovetail exactly with the ridges on the under
surface of the nail plate.

6. Nail walls - the folds of skin that overlap the sides of the nail. They hold your
nail in place and protect the nail plate edges.

7. Nail Plate/Body of nail - is visible nail that rests on the nail bed up to the
free edge. This is made up from dead cells and minimum amount of moisture.
The nail is semi-transparent – allowing the color of blood supply of the dermis to
show.

8. Nail fold - is the tissue that encloses the nail matrix at the root of the nail. It
attaches the nail to the rest of the skin through the protective cuticle.

Shapes of Nail

The shape of nail conforms to that of finger tips of an individual.

1. Oval nail - this 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 a short-medium
length.

2. Round nail - ideal for shorter nails, the nail is allowed to grow out straight 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.

3. Stiletto/ pointed nail - 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 total-
ly lost

4. Squoval - As above, but followed by squaring off the tip, this gives the nail
tip strength over the oval shape

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5. Square nail- The square-shaped nails are the most famous among the nail
shapes. 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.

Steps in Trimming of Nails

Trimming of nail plays a very vital role. It is very easy task but sometime
it causes little problems such as unwanted abrasions and ingrown nails, when
not done properly.

Apply the following steps while cutting nails.

Step 1: Prepare the types of instruments for this task. Nail cutter, who has
small or medium slightly curved blades, which are suitable for trimming the fin-
ger nails. Nail cutters with straight blades are suitable for use.

Step 2: Before using your nail cutter, make sure that it is clean. Wash your nail
cutter to remove dust and germs, specially when you are sharing your nail cut-
ter with someone else. Dry thoroughly after washing it.

Step 3: Wash your hands. Wipe dry with any towel or tissue paper to remove
extra water. This process cleans your fingernails, and beside cleaning fingernails
it also helps in softening your nails and easier to cut them.

Step 4:You must cut your nails in a place where you can clearly see what you
are doing. Put a small container near you in which you can collect the nails.

Step 5: Decide the shape of your nails. Decide which shape you actually want.
After deciding, lift the nail cutter and start cutting your nails.

Step 6: Start cutting your nails starting from your little finger.

Step 7: Click on the nail cutter that can cut through the nail. You can make at
least two or three cuts of a finger nail until everything is snug. Follow the curve
of the nail to get a clean cut. Check skin flaps after each cut and remove care-
fully.

Step 8: Sit comfortably and crouch your knee side to easily reach up and see
the nails clearly. Be sure not to set up deep razor to prevent scratches. Adjust
the position of razor if you feel any discomfort.

Step 9: After cutting your nails, use a nail file to smooth any rough and odd
surface of newly trimmed nails. When you file, do it in on tilt – from the corner
of the nail to go down.

Step 10: Apply some moisturizer on your hand to keep the cuticles moisturized
and smooth.

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Leaning Task 1: Answer each question. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
Write your answer in your notebook.

1. What is the plate of keratin that lies on the tips of the fingers and toes?
a. bone c. skin
b. nail d. lunula

2. What is the overlapping epidermis around the nail?

a. cuticle c. free edge
b. lunula d. nail bed

3. What the folds of skin that overlap the sides of the nail?
a. nail c. nail wall
b. nail bed d. nail plate

4. Which of the following nail shape that is ideal for shorter nails, the nail is al-
lowed to grow out straight at the sides?
a. oval nail c. rounded nail
b. squoval nail d. square nail

5. Which of the following nail shape that filed away at the sides to a point at the
tip and has very weak as the sides of the nail?
a. rounded nail c. square nail
b. squoval nail d. stiletto/pointed nail

6. Nail plate is visible nail that rests on the nail bed up to the _____________.
a. free edge c. free will
b. freed d. freedom

7. Oval nail is common among people with long, perfect ____________.

a. nail wall c. nail bed
b. nail plate d. nail

8. It is the part of the nail that can be filed and shaped.

a. cuticle c. matrix
b. free edge d. lunula

9. What do you call to the only living reproducing part of the nail?
a. lunula c. nail plate
b. matrix d. nail walls

10. What do you call the pearly colored and crescent shaped structure of the
nail?
a. lunula c. nail plate
b. matrix d. nail walls

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Learning Task 2: Identify the shape of nail below. Write your answers in your
notebook.

1 2 3 4 5

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Learning Task 3: Each sentence below has a blank space; each blank indicates
that something has been omitted. Inside the box are words that fits the meaning
of the sentence as a whole. Write your answers in your notebook.

Oval nail Nail beds Square nail Cuticle

Lunula reproducing Free edge Round nail

weak 1.5 mm Nail plate edges hyponychium

1. Free edge is an extension of the nail plate that overlaps the ____________.

2. __________ is the overlapping epidermis around the nail that is removed dur-
ing the manicuring process.

3. _______________ are the most famous among the nail shapes.

4. _______________ ideal for shorter nails, the nail is allowed to grow out straight
at the sides for approximately 5. ______________ and then the tip is filed into a
rounded shape

6. Matrix is the only living ________________ part of the nail.

7. Nail walls is the folds of skin that overlap the sides of the nail. They hold your
nail in place and protect the __________________.

8. _____________ the pearly coloured and crescent shaped is due to the cells be-
ing pushed closely together.

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9. Stiletto/ pointed nail is filed away at the sides to a point at the tip; this shape
is very ________ as the sides of the nail are totally lost.

10. Oval nail is common among people with long, perfect _______________.

Learning Task 4: Follow the story of Sammy the manicurists. Complete the
missing part of her story by describing the different parts of the structure of the
nail and the nail shapes. Write your answers in your notebook.

My Nail Care Service

Saturday morning, A lady customer get inside our nail salon where
I work on, to experience the services we offered. She catches my at-
tention because I found out that her nail structure has an onychosis
an example of the nail disorder that similar to be called as murdered
nail. As the lady customer sat down to the chair and I the one who
will do the nail services, she right away told me/requested that the
shape of the nail she wanted is __________________ that is ideal for
shorter nails. The first thing I does is to clean the nail which is hav-
ing onychosis or wound in a specific area of the nail using the clean-
ing agents for nail and tools that suitable for her nail structure. I cut
the __________________ a part of the nail that can be filed and
shaped. Next is to remove the ingrown nail, so that it will not cause
harm to the nail itself when its growing. I clean the ________________
is visible nail that rests on the nail bed up to the free edge. Lastly I
cut the excess ________________ which is the overlapping epidermis
around the nail. Before I put nail polish and nail design I make sure
to apply the best care that the ________________ which is a plate of
keratin that lies on the tips of the fingers and toes, needs. After I’ve
done the nail shape, nail care, nail polish and nail design that the
lady customer requested. She delighted and happy with the services
I’ve done for her.

Guide Questions
1. What are the parts of the nails and nail shape mention in above story?
2. If you are the manicurist is the story, How do you do the nail care service of
the customer with a nail disorder?
3. How important knowing the nail structure and its nail shape as a future
professional manicurists/pedicurists?

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Learning Task 5: Match the statement in column A with column B. Write the
letter of your choice on the space before the number.

Column A Column B

1. A plate of keratin that lies on the tips of the a. Lunula

fingers and toes.

2. A nail shape that are common among people with long b. Squoval
perfect nail beds.

3. The part of the nail that can be filed and shaped. c. Matrix

4. A nail shape that is ideal for shorter nails. d. Free edge

5. The folds of skin that overlap the sides of the nail. e. Square

6. This nail shape is very weak as the sides of the nail f. Cuticle
are totally lost.

7. The overlapping epidermis around the nail. g. Stiletto/

Pointed

8. The only living reproducing part of the nail. h. Oval

9. The pearly coloured and crescent shaped i. Nail walls

part of the nail.

10. Shaped of nail that are most famous among j. Round

the nail shapes.
k. Nail bed

l. Nail

Learning Task 6: Draw a fingernail in your notebook. Identify, label the parts
of the nail structure and give the function of each part.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Functions of each part
1. __________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________________

Learning Task 6: In your notebook, answer the following questions.

1. Why is nail care necessary?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
___________
2. Assume that you are to provide nail care service to a client, express in clear
and understandable paragraphs the specific steps that you will under take.
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
___________
3. If you become a professional manicurist/pedicurist, how will you handle
customer complaints?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
___________
Learning Task 7: Express your insights about the entire course in nail care.
Answer the following questions exhaustively in your notebook. Provide exam-
ples if necessary.
1. What are your three (3) major insights in nail care services?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________
2. How can nail care services help you in your daily life?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

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3. What career/ventures are waiting for you in nail care services?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_________

4. How can nail care services be more advanced in the future? What develop-
ments can you foresee in the industry?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_________

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Department of Education Region 4A CALABARZON

Office Address: Gate 2 Karangalan Village, Cainta Rizal

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