PERFORM

MANICURE AND
PEDICURE
(PMP)
LESSON 3
NAIL
- is a plate of keratin that lies on
the tips of the fingers and toes.
The main purpose of the tail is to
protect the fingers and toes,
however, the fingernail also
assists with certain physical
activities in daily life.
STRUCTURES
OF NAILS
Lunula
Cuticle
Free Edge
Matrix
Nail Bed
Nail Walls
Nail Plate
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 lunula because
of this.
2. CUTICLE/ EPONYCHIUM
The overlapping epidermis
around 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
extension 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 produce 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.
5. NAIL BED
The part of the nail where the
nail plate rests on, also a
continuation of the matrix. It is a
abundantly supplied with blood
vessels and nerves, having
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
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.
 DIFFERENT NAIL CARE TOOLS,
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USE IN
NAIL CARE
 TOOLS MATERIALS
- Are something - Are cosmetics
such as and supplies that
EQUIPMENT
instrument in are consumed and
- Are the items
which are should be
which are more or
handheld that aids replaced from
less durable and
in accomplishing a time to time. They
permanent
task in nail service. are also called
needed for a
consumables.
particular activity
or purpose.
1. CUTICLE
NIPPER
- A stainless steel
instrument with sharp
blade to cut cuticles in
the fingernails and
toenails.
2. CUTICLE
NAIL PUSHER
- A metal tool used to
push back and loosen
cuticles.
3. NAIL
CUTTER
- A stainless steel
cutting tool for the
trimming of nails.
4. NAIL FILE

- A small narrow
instrument as of metal
or cardboard with a
rough or emery surface
that is used for shaping
nails after cutting.
5. ORANGE
WOODSTICK
- A thin stick nail care
tool used for cleaning
free edge on fingernails
and removing excess
polish.
6. NAIL BRUSH

- A small brush
designed for cleaning
toenails.
7. FINGER OR
MANICURE BOWL
- A small bowl used for
soaking the finger to
soften the cuticles.
8. NAIL
BUFFER
- Used for polishing or
smoothening the nail of
successively finer grit
in order to make nails
look shiny.
9. SUPPLY
TRAY
- A container that holds
the necessary
cosmetics and
implements.
10. BASIN

- Water container used

to soak the feet before
pedicure.
DIFFERENT NAIL CARE
EQUIPMENT
1. TOOL
STERILIZER
- An equipment used in
salons to keep manicure
and pedicure metal tools
sterilized completely free
from bacteria, fungus,
viruses and other
organisms.
2. NAIL DRYER

- An equipment that uses

UV LED that has most
efficient way to dry nails
faster.
3. MANICURE
TABLE
- A workstation, of any
variety at which a
manicurist perform her
work.
4. SALON
CHAIRS
- All purpose salon seat
with back support and have
arm rests.
5. PEDICURE
STOOL
- Simple seat designed to
provide comfort and
elevation during a pedicure.
6. TIMER

- Specialized type of clock

used for measuring specific
time intervals.
7. ADJUSTABLE
LAMP
- Needed for giving
sufficient light for the nail
care service.
8. MANICURE
TROLLEY
- Keeps all the nail
technicians tools and
materials readily at hand.
9. SALON UV LIGHT
STERILIZER
- This will be used for killing
or inactive microorganisms
with the used of Ultraviolet
light.
DIFFERENT NAIL CARE
MATERIALS
1. MANICURE
PILLOW
- A cushion for the nail care
service where hands are
rested.
2. RUBBING
ALCOHOL
- This are rubbing alcohol
contain 70% volume of
Isoprophyl alcohols used as
topical antiseptic and can
be use also in disinfecting
surfaces or tools.
3. ASSORTED
NAIL POLISH
- This refers to the lacquer
that can be applied to the
human fingernails or
toenails to decorate and
protect the nail plates.
4. BASE COAT

- A clear polish applied to

the nail plate before the
application to any colored
polish, this will protect the
nail plate and prevent
yellowish nails.
5. TOP COAT

- A polish applied over the

colored nail polish.
6. BENZALCONIUM
CHLORIDE OR
CUTICLE TINT
- A chemical used as
topical antiseptic for the
cuticles.
7. COTTON
BALLS
- Refers to the small balls
that can be used for
removing nail polish,
dubbing alcohol in
sanitizing hand.
8. CUTICLE OIL

- A product in nail care

used to moisturize the nails
and the cuticles.
9. CUTICLE
REMOVER
- A substance used to
soften nail cuticles and
prepare them for trimming.
10. HAND
TOWEL
- An absorbent small towel
used for drying the hands.
11. LOTION

- A cosmetic product
applied to soften dry hands
and serves as moisturizers.
12. NAIL POLISH
REMOVER
- A solvent used to
dissolved old polish on
nails also refers as
acetone.
13. QUICKY DRY

- A product used to apply

on top of a colored nail
polish to dry faster.
14. SOLVENT

- A substance used to thin

out the sticky or old nail
polish, a nail thinner.
15. TOENAIL
SEPARATOR
- Is a soft material where
toes are inserted to keep
them apart to prevent a
freshly painted toenail from
staining another toe.