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TLE- Beauty Care

Quarter 0 – Week 3
Preparing Tools
and Equipment for Nail Care

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TLE – Beauty Care - Grade 7/8
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Quarter 0 – Week 3: Preparing Tools and Equipment for Nail Care
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 Lesson 1
Preparing Tools and Equipment for Nail
Care

Learning Competency:
LO 1 Prepare the necessary tools and equipment for the specific nail care activity.
(TLE_HEBC7/8UT0a-b-1)

Objectives:
1. Identify the uses of tools and equipment in nail care according to
task requirements.
2. Use tools and equipment according to task requirement.
3. Observe safety procedure of using tools and equipment.

Let’s Try
Directions: Read carefully the questions. Circle the letter of your choice.
1. What is the tool used to push back or loosen the cuticles?
A. Cuticle nail pusher C. Emery board
B. Cuticle remover D. Nail file
2. Which implement is used to shape the free edges of the nail with the coarse side
and bevel the nail with the finer side?
A. Nail Buffer C. Nail File
B. Nail Cutter D. Nail Trimmer
3. What is the equipment used to sanitize or kill bacteria or micro-organisms in metal
implements?
A. Buffer C. Solvent
B. Hand Spa Machine D. Sterilizer
4. What is the plastic disposable bag or trash receptacle used to keep the place clean?
A. Garbage bins/bags C. Plastic boxes
B. Paper bags D. Plastic containers
5. What is the purpose of a cuticle remover?
A. To apply nail polish neatly and easily
B. To clean and dry the hand and fingernails
C. To prevent the multiplication of microorganism
D. To soften nail cuticle and prepare them to be cut
6. . What should be done to prevent heating and burning sensation while using the
buffer?
A. Drag the buffer from the nail after each stroke.
B. Grab the buffer from the nail after each stroke.
C. Lift the buffer from the nail after each stroke.
D. Take the buffer from the nail after each stroke.
7. Which is NOT true about the proper way of handling a cuticle nail pusher?
A. In using the pusher, avoid too much pressure to prevent injury on tissues.
B. Keep cuticle moist using cuticle remover while working.
C. The dull spade side is used to push back and loosen the cuticles.
D. The flat portion is used to remove dirt.
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8. What tool is used to hold in the same manner as in writing with a pen?
A. Cotton C. Nail cutter
B. Cuticle pusher D. Nail file
9. What is the garment designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or chemicals
or for job-related occupational safety and health purposes?
A. Cloth C. Shirt
B. Personal Protective Equipment D. Smock gown
10. Which of these materials is used to thin out thickened polish?
A. Cuticle Remover C. Nail Polish Remover
B. Foot Blush D. Solvent

Let’s Explore and Discover

Unlocking of Do you know that you can save your money if you do
Difficulties manicure and pedicure by yourself? Well, we will do our best for
you to learn how to do it.
Comsumables-a
commodity that is
intended to be used up
and then replaced. Nail Care Tools, Materials and Equipment
(Source.:” Lexico Dictionaries |
English. Lexico
Dictionaries. Accessed
August 25, 2021. Tools are articles that are durable or permanent. They are also
https://www.lexico.com/def
inition/consumable. called implements.
Tools used in Manicure and Pedicure

Nail cutter/ nail

| clipper/ nail
Cuticle Pusher is
used to push back trimmer is made of
and loosen the metal use to trim
cuticle. fingernails and
toenails.

Nail file is used to

shape the free
edges of the nail
Cuticle Nipper is a
with the coarse
tool used to cut
cuticle side and bevel the
nail with the finer
side.

Orangewood
Cuticle Scissor is stick is a tool with
used to trim away a pointed and
any dead skin that rounded end to
may be sticking up remove excess
at base of the nail. polish.

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 Finger or Plastic Container
Manicure Bowl is for Cotton is a
used for soaking small receptacle
fingers to soften where cotton balls
cuticle. are put.
Nail Brush is a Toe Separator is
brush with nylon used to separate
bristle used to toenails for easy and
clean dirt and neat application of
cosmetic residue nail polish.
from the nail
surface and skin.
Nail Buffer is used
for smoothening
and polishing the
nails.
(Source: Beatriz A. Adriano and Annabel L. Guardian, K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, Technology and
Livelihood Education, Beauty Care (Nail Care Services), Department of Education 8, 10.)

Materials refer to cosmetics and supplies that are consumed and should be replaced from
time to time. They are also called consumables.

Materials/ Supplies Used in Manicure and Pedicure

Cuticle oil is a
mixture of fats and
Alcohol is an waxes containing
organic lanolin and
compound used petroleum base to
as sanitizer. soften and lubricate
the skin around the
nails.
Antiseptic
Solution is an Cuticle remover is
agent that reduces a liquid used to
or prevents the soften nail cuticle
multiplication of and prepare them
microorganism. to be cut.

Assorted Colored
Nail Polish is a
Hand Towel is
lacquer applied on
used when giving
fingernails and
manicure to clean
toenails to color
and dry the hand
and decorate
and fingernails.
and/or protect the
nail plate.

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 Base Coat is a
clear layer of polish
applied to the nail
Massage Lotion is
plate before the
used to facilitate
application of
hand or foot
colored polish to
massage and to
smoothen surface
hydrate and make
for color and
skin smooth.
promote healthier
nails.

Benzalconium
Chloride is a
yellow- white Nail polish
powder prepared in remover is used to
an aqueous removes old nail
solution used as polish with the help
surface disinfectant of cotton.
and topical
antiseptic.
Solvent is a
substance used to
Bleaching Soap is
thin out the
a soap formulated
thickened nail
to whiten the skin
polish.

Top Coat is a clear

Cotton is a soft polish coated after
white downy fiber the application of
for dubbing or colored nail polish.
cleaning the nails It gives a high gloss
and removing nail finish and protects
polish. the nail.

Nail Care Equipment

Manicure Table Trolley is a

is used when wheeled cart that
giving nail care to is pushed by
client. An ideal hand. Used for
manicure table transporting
has its own lamp manicuring and
and drawers pedicuring tools
(Source: cgaxis, Manicue Table
where manicure and materials.
3d Model, Free Royalty,https: supplies are (Source: PlastyForma. Transport
//free3d.com/3d-
model/Manicure -table-3d-
stored. Trolley 3d Model Free Royalty.
https://free3d.com/3d-model/
model-6330.html.) transport-trolley-9421.html.)

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 Manicurist’s Supply Tray is a
Chair or stool is flat container that
where the holds necessary
manicurist is cosmetics and
seated while (Source: Pashnimu Mansukhani. Tray implements.
giving a nail care Wooden Decorative Seasoned. Free
Royalty.https:// pixabay.com/
service. photos/tray- wooden-decorative -

seasoned- 833999/.)

Sterilizer is used Trash Container

for sterilizing metal is also called
implements to kill trash
micro- organism bin or trash can,
used to
(Source: Koval Nadiya. Anticlair temporarily
Device of Working Manicure
Tool. The Process Is Carried Out
store waste. There
by a Nurse in a Sterile Outfit should be
Manicure Master. The Concept of
Healthy Manicure, Free Royalty, separate
https://www.dreamstime.com/ant
iclair-device-working-manicure-to container for
ol-process-carried-out-nurse-ster
ile-outfit-manicure-master-conce
(Source: Kimberly Appelcline. biodegradable and
Free Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
pt-image133959302
Stock Photo. Free Royalty, https: non-
//www.freeimages.com/photo/red
uce-reuse-recycle-1440649.)
biodegradable
wastes. It should
be covered and
emptied regularly.
(Source: Beatriz A. Adriano and Annabel L. Guardian, K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum,
Technology and Livelihood Education, Beauty Care (Nail Care Services), Department of Education 11-16.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refer to garments designed to protect the wearer’s
body.

Apron is an
outer protective Headband is worn
garment that on or around the
cover the front head to keep the
body to protect sweat and the hair
clothes from off the face.
dirt or stain

Mask is a
protective face
covering for
Smock gown is a
hygienic
loose cloak or robe
purposes and
worn to protect the
to prevent the
client’s clothes.
face from Photo Courtesy of
Mrs. Ria C. Palatino
chemical
exposure.
(Source: Beatriz A. Adriano and Annabel L. Guardian, K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, Technology and
Livelihood Education, Beauty Care (Nail Care Services), Department of Education 31.)

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 Proper Use of Nail Care Tools and Equipment and Its Safety Rules

The following are the procedure on how to use/ handle different tools and
equipment:

A. Buffer

1. Hold the buffer firmly with fingers.

2. Apply a small amount of powder over the buffer.
3. Buff the nails with downward strokes from the
base to the free edge of each nail until a smooth
clear gloss has been obtained.

Safety Rule:
• Lift the buffer from the nail after each stroke to
prevent heating and burning sensation.

B. Cuticle Nipper
1. Pick the cuticle nipper by the handle and turn
the cutting edges towards you.
2. Place the bent tip of the index finger over the top
of the shank.
3. Place the thumb on the side of the handle and
the remaining fingers over the opposite handle
4. Squeeze the cuticle nippers to trim the excess
cuticle away starting at the side of the nail toward
the center.
5. Repeat the steps to other nails.

Photo Courtesy of Mrs. Analita P. Hugo

Safety Rule:
• Be careful not to cut the skin surrounding the nails when cutting cuticle to
prevent cuts that can cause infection.

C. Cuticle Pusher

1. Just hold like a pen.

2. Use the flat portion to pushback and loosen
the cuticle.
3. Use the cuticle pusher in a flat position to
remove dead cuticle
4. The pointed portion is used to remove dirt
under the nail edge.

Safety Rule:
• Avoid too much pressure to prevent nail injury on tissues.
• Keep cuticle moist using cuticle remover while working.
• Always handle sharp objects with extra care because this can cause injury.
• Disinfect all nail implements after use to prevent spread of diseases.

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 D. Nail Brush

1. Insert the three fingers- middle, ring and little

fingers in the nail brush handle
2. Brush the nail after pushing and cutting of
dead cuticle to remove dirt.

Safety Rule:
• Brush the nails from the base of the
finger downward to prevent the dirt from getting
into the client’s dress.

(Source: Beatriz A. Adriano and Annabel L. Guardian, K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum,Technology and Livelihood
Education, Beauty Care (Nail Care Services), Department of Education 28-29.)
E. Nail Clipper/Cutter
1. Raise the lever up and turn it in a circular motion180
degrees, then lower the lever again toward the base of the
clippers.
2. Hold the nail clippers in your right hand with your
thumb on the lever and the base resting against
your index finger if you're right handed.
3. Place the head, where the cutting blades are
located, around the fingernail or toenail you intend to
cut.
4. Apply pressure on the lever or handles, being
careful that the head of the clippers remains in
place.
5. Continue exerting pressure until the head cuts
completely through the nail.

Safety Rules:

• Do not place the cutting edges too close to the quick or, where the nail and your skin
connect.
• Trim the nails properly. Improper cutting may cause ingrown in toenails.
• Disinfect nail clipper before and after use.

(Source: “How to Use Nail Clippers.” LEAFtv, last modified, March 14, 2019.
https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-use-nail-clippers/.)

F. Nail File or Emery Board

1. Hold the nail file firmly in the right or left

hand (as the case maybe) in between the thumb
and index fingers.
2. Place the file slightly under the free edge.
3. File the free edge of the nail in one direction
from corner to the center.

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Safety Rules:
• Never file back and forth for this would cause the nails to crack and split.
• Do not file deep into the corners; this weakens the nails, hurt the nails and
cause ingrown nails.

(Source: Beatriz A. Adriano and Annabel L. Guardian, K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, Technology and
Livelihood Education, Beauty Care (Nail Care Services), Department of Education 28.)

Let’s Practice

Directions: Identify each item below. Write T if it is a tool, M if it is a material, and E if it

is an equipment on the line before each number.

______1. Pusher
______2. Cotton
______3. Trolley
______4. Cuticle Remover
______5. Nail Polish

Directions: Write TRUE if the description of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is correct
and FALSE if it is not. Write your answer on the lines before each number.

___________1. Apron is an outer protective garment that cover the front body to protect
clothes from dirt or stain.

___________2. Mask is a protective face covering for hygienic purposes and to prevent the
face from chemical exposure.

___________3. Smock gown is worn on or around the head to keep the sweat and the hair
off the face.

___________4. Headband is a loose cloak or robe worn to protect the client’s clothes.
___________5. Headband is worn on or around the head to keep the sweat and the hair off
the face.

Why is it important to use PPE while performing nail care services?

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 Let’s Do More

Directions: Arrange the correct sequence of the given procedures in using the nail
clipper. Write the correct order of steps on the space provided below.

• Hold the nail clippers in your right hand with your thumb on the lever and the
base resting against your index finger if you're right handed.
• Raise the lever up and turn it in a circular motion 180 degrees, then lower the
lever again toward the base of the clippers.
• Apply pressure on the lever or handles, being careful that the head of the clippers
remains in place.
• Place the head, where the cutting blades are located, around the fingernail or
toenail you intend to cut.
• Continue exerting pressure until the head cuts completely through the nail.

Procedure in Using Nail Clipper

1.
2.
4.
4
5.

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Directions: Read each item carefully. Identify the tools, materials, or equipment that
should be used for each situation by supplying the missing letters to complete each word.

1. Alfred asks his aunt who is also working in the salon to cut cuticle of his
fingernails.
C I L N I P

2. Happiness and satisfaction of the client is one consideration of the Spa owners. Imelda,
the salon owner, instructs her newly hired manicurist to take extra careful in shaping the
free edges of the nail. This tool has the coarse side and bevels the nail with the finer side.
N A F E
3. To easily clean the edges of the toe nail and fingernails, it is a good idea to push
back and loosen the cuticle.
T I L E P H

4. After the thorough cleaning, it is pretty cool to trim fingernails and toenails so
that shapes can be established and formed.
N I C U E R
5. While cleaning is being done, Ruby told her manicurist to look for a tool that can be used
to separate toenails for easy and neat application of nail polish.
O E P R T

Why is it important to use the tools and equipment properly?

________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________.

Let’s Sum It Up
Directions: Complete the statements below by writing your feelings about the lesson.

I feel happy because __________________________________________________

I feel sad because ____________________________________________________

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 Let’s Assess
Directions: Read carefully the questions. Circle the letter of your choice.
1. What should be done to prevent heating and burning sensation while using the
buffer?
A. Drag the buffer from the nail after each stroke.
B. Grab the buffer from the nail after each stroke.
C. Lift the buffer from the nail after each stroke.
D. Take the buffer from the nail after each stroke.
2. Which is NOT true about the proper way of handling a cuticle nail pusher?
A. In using the pusher, avoid too much pressure to prevent injury on tissues.
B. Keep cuticle moist using cuticle remover while working.
C. The dull spade side is used to push back and loosen the cuticles.
D. The flat portion is used to remove dirt.
3. What tool is used to hold in the same manner as in writing with a pen?
A. Cotton C. Nail cutter
B. Cuticle pusher D. Nail file
4. What is the garment designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or chemicals
or for job-related occupational safety and health purposes?
A. Cloth C. Shirt
B. Personal Protective Equipment D. Smock gown
5. Which of these materials is used to thin out thickened polish?
A. Cuticle Remover C. Nail Polish Remover
B. Foot Blush D. Solvent
6. What is the tool used to push back or loosen the cuticles?
A. Cuticle nail pusher C. Emery board
B. Cuticle remover D. Nail file
7. Which implement is used to shape the free edges of the nail with the coarse side
and bevel the nail with the finer side?
A. Nail Buffer C. Nail File
B. Nail Cutter D. Nail Trimmer
8. What is the equipment used to sanitize or kill bacteria or micro-organisms in metal
implements?
A. Buffer C. Solvent
B. Hand Spa Machine D. Sterilizer
9. What is the plastic disposable bag or trash receptacle used to keep the place clean?
A. Garbage bins/bags C. Plastic boxes
B. Paper bags D. Plastic containers
10. What is the purpose of a cuticle remover?
A. To apply nail polish neatly and easily
B. To clean and dry the hand and fingernails
C. To prevent the multiplication of microorganism
D. To soften nail cuticle and prepare them to be cut

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 Answer Key

Let’s Practice

Let’s Practice
1. A 6. C 1. T 1. T
2. C 7. D 2. M 2. T
3. D 8. B 3. E 3. F
4. A 9. D 4. M 4. F
5. D 10. D 5. M 5. T

Let’s Do More

1. Raise the lever up and turn it in a circular motion180

1. C degrees, then lower the lever again toward the base of
2. F the clippers.
3. E 2. Hold the nail clippers in your right hand with your
4. D
thumb on the lever and the base resting against your
5. B
index finger if you're right handed.
3. Place the head, where the cutting blades are located,
around the fingernail or toenail you intend to cut.
4. Apply pressure on the lever or handles, being careful
that the head of the clippers remains in place.
5. Continue exerting pressure until the head cuts
completely through the nail.

Let’s Sum It Up Let’s Assesss

Answers may vary 1. C 3. B 5. D 7. C 9. A
2. D 4. D 6. A 8. D 10. D

Reference

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, Technology and Livelihood Education, Beauty Care (Nail Care Services),
Beatriz A. Adriano and Annabel L. Guardian, Department of Education.

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