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Technology and
Livelihood Education
BEAUTY CARE (NAIL CARE) SERVICES
Module 1
USE OF NAIL CARE TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 1: Use of Nail Care Tools and Equipment
First Edition, 2020
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 Technology and
Livelihood Education
BEAUTY CARE (NAIL CARE) SERVICES
Module 1
USE OF NAIL CARE TOOLS,
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

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Introductory Message

For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 7 Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on Use of Nail Care Tools, Materials and Equipment.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our delivery of education to you, our beloved
students. With our schools shut across the country, we encourage you not to stop learning but
must adopt to new types of learning. The making of this module serves as one of our
alternatives in delivering education to you because face – to – face educational learning
approach is already losing its relevance in this time of crisis. This module focuses on the
preliminary study of nail care services. Inside this module are lessons that serve as a
foundation in learning practical skills in Beauty Care. Learning the competencies of this lesson
will prepare you for future employment, higher education, and beauty businesses. You can also
apply the knowledge and skills acquired from this module to improve your personal presentation.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced

to you in various ways such as a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity, or a
situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice

to solidify your understanding and skills of the
topic

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentences/paragraphs to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity that will help you
transfer your new knowledge or skill into real-life
 situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of

mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends to the retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included in
the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain a deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
Use of Nail Care Tools, Materials and Equipment
What I Need to Know ………......................................... 1
What I Know ………......................................... 2
What’s In …................................................ 5
What’s New …................................................ 6
What is it …................................................ 7
Nail Care Tools, Materials
And Supplies …................................................ 8
What’s More …................................................15
What I Have Learned …............................................... 16
What I Can Do …................................................17
Assessment …................................................18
Additional Activities …............................................... 20
Answer Key …............................................... 21
Reference …................................................22
 What I Need to Know

In the hopes of slowing down the spread of COVID 19, the DepEd had
decided to have an alternative learning aside from the face-to face approach
to education. Thus, this module was designed and written for learning at
home. It is here to help you master the nature of Nail Care Services. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.

This module has one lesson

 Lesson 1 – The Use of Nail Care Tools, Materials and Equipment

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the uses of tools, materials and equipment in nail care

according to task requirements; and
(TLE_HEBC7/8UT-Oa-b-1)
2. use tools and equipment according to task requirements.
(TLE_HEBC7/8UT-Oa-b-1)
 What I Know

Before starting with this module, let us see what you already know
about Nail Care Tools, Materials and Equipment. Follow and answer the
activity below.

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on your
TLE Beauty Care Activity Notebook.

1. Which of the following is NOT a tool for nail care services?

A. Nipper
B. Nail Cutter
C. Pusher
D. Nail Polish
2. What measure will you do to avoid accident while cutting the nails?
A. Use very sharp nail cutter
B. Do not use sharp nail cutter
C. Clean the nail cutter always
D. Be very careful when cutting the nails using a nail cutter
3. Which of the following is NOT an equipment of a manicurist?
A. Table
B. Chair
C. Nail Polish
D. Timer
4. These are articles used in any nail care service which are durable or
permanent and are hand-held.
A. Tools
B. Materials
C. Equipment
D. Supplies

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5. These are the cosmetics and supplies that are consumed and should
be replaced from time to time.
A. Tools
B. Equipment
C. Materials
D. Machines
6. 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
7. An implement that is used to shape the free edges 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
8. The equipment which is used to sanitize or kill bacteria or micro-
organisms in metal implements.
A. Hand Spa Machine C. Solvent
B. Buffer D. Sterilizer
9. The implement with pointed and rounded ends to remove excess polish.
A. Orangewood Stick C. Nail Buffer
B. Nail File D. Emery Board
10. The electronic gadget which is used to soothe pain of arthritis, muscle
spasms and dry skin of the hands.
A. Sterilizer C. Hand Spa Machine
B. Foot Spa Machine D. Manicure Table
11. It is used to color the nails
A. Nail Color C. Nail Paint
B. Nail Polish D. Nail Crayon
12. A type of volcanic rock used to remove callouses.
A. Foot Spa Basin C. Pumice Stone
B. Foot Spa Tray D. Cotton

13. It is a wheeled cart that is pushed by hand and used for transporting
manicuring and pedicuring tools and materials.

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 A. Trolley C. Manicure Tray
B. Supply Tray D. Foot File
14. It is used to soften the cuticle and dry skin around the nails.
A. Skin softener C. Cuticle Remover
B. Cuticle softener D. Nail Polish
15. It is a tool used to cut or remove the cuticles.
A. Nail Cutter C. Cuticle Nipper
B. Nail Scissor D. Nail Pusher

If your score is

11-15 Very 1.Good! You may still read the module but you are
2.
already
3. knowledgeable with the topics that we are to
discuss.
4.

6-10 Good! Go over the items that you find difficult and then
you may proceed to the lessons in this module that you
don’t understand.

0-5 Don’t worry about your score. This module is designed

for you to understand all about Performing Computer
Operation. So, what are you waiting for? Start your
journey. Turn to the next page.

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Lesson
Use of Nail Care Tools, Materials,
1 and Equipment

The information you will learn from this lesson will help you understand
how to keep our nails clean. When we talk about cleanliness, taking care of
our nails and cutting them away matters a lot. There are many ways how to
keep the nails well-groomed and how to improve the quality of it. Various nail
care tools, materials and equipment can be purchased in the market which
can be used when taking care of our nails. In this module we will talk about
many of them.

What’s In

Nail technicians work with tools, materials, and equipment every day.
Cleanliness of the nails can be made possible with the help of these
instruments. Knowing the use of each nail care tools, materials and
equipment is important to avoid accident and injuries. Avoid injuries in a way
that you know which of the tools are sharp that may cause you wounds if not
handled or used properly. Moreover, maintenance of the fingernails and
toenails with the help of nail care instruments is important for health as well as
cosmetic reasons. And this would be the lesson that we are going to have
now.

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 What’s New

Activity 1 - Shuffle
Directions: From the set of letters inside the frame, is a word. You have to
find out the correct word from the set of letters. Write your answer in your
Beauty Care Notebook.

OLSOT AINSL

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

ERTMAILAS ARCES

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

QEEPMNTIU

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

If the words you have gotten from the frames would be the title of our lesson,
what do you think would be the topic of our lesson for today?
________________________________________________________

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 What is It

Activity 2: FIND OUT

Directions: Read, analyze, and answer the questions properly. Write

your answer in your Beauty Care Notebook.

1. Name at least 3 (three) instruments used by a manicurist when

performing her/his manicure service.
______________________
______________________
______________________
2. Do you think it is necessary for the manicurist to have these
instruments while at work? Why?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
3. Why is it necessary for us to learn the different tools, materials,
and equipment of a manicurist before starting to learn how to do
nail cleaning?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
4. Are you ready to learn these tools, materials, and equipment
and their uses?

______________________________________________

So let’s get started!

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TOOLS are the articles used in any nail care service which are durable or
permanent and are hand-held. Tools are also referred to as implements.

The tools commonly used in giving manicure and pedicure are the following:
Cuticle Nail Pusher is a tool used to
push back and loosen the cuticles.

Cuticle Nipper is an implement used

to cut the cuticles.

Finger or Manicure Bowl is a small

bowl used for soaking the fingers to
soften the cuticles.

Foot file is made of metal or

sandpaper, with a rough file on one
side to remove calluses and a fine file
on the other to smoothen the feet.

Manicure Nail Brush is a plastic

handled brush with nylon bristles
used to clean dirt and cosmetic
residue from the nail surface and
skin.

Nail Cutter / Nail Clipper / Nail

Trimmer is a hand tool made of metal
used to trim fingernails and toenails.

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Nail File is an implement used to
shape the free edges of the nail with
the coarse side and bevel the nail
with the finer side.

Orangewood Stick is an implement

with pointed and rounded ends to
remove excess polish.

Pedicure Nail Brush is a tool used to

remove cosmetics and cleanse nails.

Pumice Stone is a type of volcanic

rock, which is actually frothy lava
solidified to form a porous rock to
remove dry and annoying skin of the
feet as well as calluses.

Supply Tray is a flat container that

holds the necessary cosmetics and
implements.

Trolley is a wheeled cart that is

pushed by hand and used for
transporting manicuring and
pedicuring tools and materials.

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

The following are the materials used in giving manicure, pedicure, hand, and
foot spa:
Alcohol is an organic compound
used as sanitizer

Apron is an outer protective garment

that covers primarily the front of the
body to protect clothes from dirt or
stains.

Assorted Colored Nail Polish is a

lacquer applied on fingernails and
toenails to decorate and/or protect the
nail plate.

Benzalconium Chloride is a yellow-

white powder prepared in an aqueous
solution used as surface disinfectant
and topical antiseptic.

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Cotton is a soft white downy fiber for
dubbing or cleaning the nails and
removing nail polish.

Cuticle Remover is a liquid used to

soften nail cuticles and prepare them
to be cut.

Emery board is a wooden, sand

paper-like stick with a fine texture on
one side and a coarse texture on the
other side used to gently grind down
the edges of the nails.

First Aid Kit is a collection of

supplies for use in giving first aid.

Foot Soak is an herbal blend to relax,

energize, soothe and deodorize the
feet.

Hand Towel is an absorbent cloth for

drying the hands.

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Lotion is any of various cosmetic
preparations that are applied to soften
the skin.

Manicure pillow is a hand cushion

that helps a client to keep her hands
steady and relaxed.

Nail Polish Remover (Acetone) is

an organic solvent used to dissolve
old polish on nails.

Toe Nail Separator is a soft material

where toes are inserted to keep them
apart to prevent a freshly painted
toenail from staining another toe.

Towel is an absorbent cloth for drying

the hands and feet.

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EQUIPMENT is the items which are more or less durable and permanent
needed for a particular activity or purpose.

These are the equipment and furniture or fixtures that are used in a salon:

Chairs are seats with back support

which have four legs and some have
rests for the arms.

Foot Spa Machine is an electronic

gadget used for soaking, bathing, and
massaging the feet during a foot

Foot Spa Stool is a simple seat with

three or four legs designed to provide
comfort and elevation during a foot
spa.

Hand Spa Machine is an electronic

gadget used to soothe pain of
arthritis, muscle spasms, and dry
cracked skin of the hands.

Manicurist’s Chair or Stool is the

adjustable upholstered seat fitted
over a metal or chrome.

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Manicure Table is 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

Sterilizer is an equipment in a salon

used for sterilizing metal implements
to kill micro-organisms.

Timer is a device that can preset to

start or stop something at a given
time.

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 What’s More

Activity 3: Place Me Where I Belong

Directions: Below are examples of nail care instruments. You are to
classify each instrument according to their kind and function. Place
these instruments in the table. Copy and write your answer on your
TLE – Beauty Care Activity Notebook.

Nail Cutter Timer Cotton

Manicure Table Cuticle Remover Foot File
Nail Brush Nail Polish Nail Pusher
Towel Sterilizer Benzalconium Chloride

TOOLS MATERIALS EQUIPMENT

Example:
Nail Cutter

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 4: What’s My Use

Directions: Below are pictures of the tools, materials, and equipment of a
manicurist. Write the name function of each instrument. Your answer will be
written in your Beauty Care notebook.
TOOLS, MATERIALS  IDENTIFY EACH INSTRUMENT
AND EQUIPMENT  WRITE THE FUNCTION OF EACH
INSTRUMENT
Example:
Toe Nail Separator - is a soft material where toes
are inserted to keep them apart to prevent a
freshly painted toenail from staining another toe.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 5: I Can Perform It

Directions: Perform the following task at home with the supervision of an

elderly person (a mother/ father/ aunt/ elder brother or sister/ an elderly
neighbor). Let them sign your TLE Notebook, indicating that they have seen
your performance. Copy and write your answer on your TLE Activity Notebook.

Task to be Procedure in Performing Mode of Evidence

Performed the Task Pictures ( be sent to the
teacher’s messenger)

1. Cutting of Cut the fingernails of your

Nails brother or sister or parent

2. Applying After cutting the nails of

Lotion your brother/sister/parent,
apply lotion on his/her
hand

Scoring Rubrics:

Weight Criteria

5 Demonstrated the proper way of using the instrument and

have sent an evidence

4 Demonstrated the proper way of using the instrument but

have not sent an evidence

3 Demonstrated the proper way of using the instrument but the

notebook was not signed by the parent or guardian

________________________________________
Name and Signature of Parent or Guardian

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 Assessment

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on your TLE
Activity Notebook.
1. 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
2. An implement that is used to shape the free edges 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
3. The equipment which is used to sanitize or kill bacteria or micro-
organisms in metal implements.
A. Hand Spa Machine C. Solvent
B. Buffer D. Sterilizer
4. The implement with pointed and rounded ends to remove excess polish.
A. Orangewood Stick C. Nail Buffer
B. Nail File D. Emery Board
5. The electronic gadget which is used to soothe pain of arthritis, muscle
spasms and dry skin of the hands.
A. Sterilizer C. Hand Spa Machine
B. Foot Spa Machine D. Manicure Table
6. It is used to color the nails
A. Nail Color C. Nail Paint
B. Nail Polish D. Nail Crayon
7. A type of volcanic rock used to remove callouses.
A. Foot Spa Basin C. Pumice Stone
B. Foot Spa Tray D. Cotton
8. It is a wheeled cart that is pushed by hand and used for transporting
manicuring and pedicuring tools and materials.
A. Trolley C. Manicure Tray
B. Supply Tray D. Foot File
9. It is used to soften the cuticle and dry skin around the nails.

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 A. Skin softener C. Cuticle Remover
B. Cuticle softener D. Nail Polish
10. It is a tool used to cut or remove the cuticles.
A. Nail Cutter C. Cuticle Nipper
B. Nail Scissor D. Nail Pusher
11. Which of the following is NOT a tool for nail care services?
A. Table C. Nail Cutter
B. Pusher D. Nipper
12. What measure will you do to avoid accident while cutting the nails?
A. Use very sharp nail cutter
B. Do not use sharp nail cutter
C. Clean the nail cutter always
D. Be very careful when cutting the nails using a nail cutter
13. Which of the following is NOT an equipment of a manicurist?
A. Table C. Chair
B. Nail Polish D. Timer
14. These are articles used in any nail care service which are durable or
permanent and are hand-held.
A. Tools C. Materials
B. Equipment D. Supplies
15. These are the cosmetics and supplies that are consumed and should
be replaced from time to time.
A. Tools C. Equipment
B. Materials D. Machines

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 Additional Activities

Activity 6: Fill the Blank

Directions: Fill the blank with the correct answer. Choose your answer
from the box.

foot spa machine preset micro-organisms

nail polish remover nail file towel
cotton soften alcohol
benzalconium chloride

1. Sterilizer is an equipment in a salon used for sterilizing metal tools to

kill __________________________.
2. The tool that is used to push back or loosen the cuticles is a
___________________.
3. Timer is a device that can be ____________ or stop something at a
given time.
4. _________________ an electronic gadget used for soaking, bathing
and massaging the feet during a foot spa.
5. An absorbent cloth for drying the hands and feet is a ______________.
6. ___________________ is an organic solvent used to dissolve old
polish on nails.
7. Cuticle remover is a liquid used to _____________ nail cuticles and
prepare them to be cut.
8. _______________ is a soft white downy fiber for dubbing or cleaning
the nails and removing nail polish.
9. _______________ is a surface disinfectant and topical antiseptic.
10. _______________ is an organic compound used as sanitizer.

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TOOLS MATERIALS EQUIPMENT
Nail Cutter Towel Manicure Table
Nail Brush Cuticle Remover Timer
Nail Pusher Cotton Sterilizer
Foot File Benzalconium Chloride
Nail Polish
What’s More
What I Know Assessment
1. D 9. A 1. C 9. C
2. D 10.C 2. B 10. C
3. C 11.B 3. D 11. A
4. C 12.C 4. A 12. D
5. C 13.A 5. C 13. C
6. C 14.C 6. B 14. C
7. B 15.C 7. C 15. C
8. D 8. A
Answer Key
 References

BOOKS

Adriano,B., E. Rodriguez Voc'l High School Nagtahan, Manila,and

Guardian,A., Carlos L. Albert High School Brixton Hill, Santol, Quezon
City:K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum:Technology and Livelihood
Education learning Module, Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services
Exploratory Course for Grade 7 and Grade 8

PICTURES

Adriano,B., E. Rodriguez Voc'l High School Nagtahan, Manila,and

Guardian,A., Carlos L. Albert High School Brixton Hill, Santol, Quezon
City:K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum:Technology and Livelihood
Education learning Module, Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services
Exploratory Course for Grade 7 and Grade 8

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For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – Region 10

Zone 1, DepEd Building Masterson Avenue, Upper Balulang

Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Telefax: (088) 880 7072
E-mail Address: region10@deped.govph

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