G-7/8

TLE
Module 1
BEAUTY CARE (NAIL
CARE) SERVICES

Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines

TLE – Grades 7/8
MODULE 1: CONCEPT OF BEAUTY CARE (NAIL CARE) SERVICES AND
PREPARE THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE
SPECIFIC NAIL CARE ACTIVITY
First Edition, 2020

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 G-7/8

TLE
Week 1-2: Lesson 1
CONCEPT OF BEAUTY CARE
(Nail Care) SERVICES
PREPARE THE NECESSARY
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR
SPECIFIC NAIL CARE ACTIVITY

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 MODULE 1. CONCEPT OF BEAUTY CARE
(NAIL CARE) SERVICES AND PREPARE THE
NECESSARY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR
THE SPECIFIC NAIL CARE ACTIVITY

INTRODUCTION

These modules in Technology and Livelihood Education are designed for Grades 7
and 8 (Exploratory Course) in Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services students.
In this module, you will develop common competencies on how to prepare the
necessary tools and equipment used in nail care. Identifying the uses of tools and equipment
in nail care according to task requirements and use tools and equipment according to task
requirement is the main concern of this module.

Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to do the following:
1. Explain basic concepts in Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services, the relevance of
the course and its opportunities as a career.
2. Discuss SWOT Analysis.
3. Identify the uses of tools and equipment in nail care according to task
requirements.
4. Use the tools and equipment according to task requirement.
5. Observe safety procedure of using tools and equipment.

Vocabulary List

– a term in manicuring and pedicuring that

Bevel
means to shape the edge of something

Dispose of – to throw away

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 the science concerned with maintaining
Hygiene –
good health and cleanliness

articles or tools used in manicuring that

Implements –
are durable

a condition caused by a germ or a

Infection –
pathogen

a microbe or microorganism such as a

Pathogen – virus, bacterium, prion, or fungus that
causes disease

a term referring to any process that

eliminates (removes) or kills all forms of
Sterilization –
microbial life

a process in which energy is transmitted

Radiation – in the form of waves or particles that can
be used to destroy micro-organisms

an agent, such as heat, radiation, or a

chemical, that destroys, neutralizes, or
Disinfectant –
prevents the growth of disease-carrying
microorganisms

a substance, milder than a disinfectant,

Antiseptic – that prevents the growth and
development of micro-organisms

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 the nonliving epidermis that surrounds
Cuticle –
the edges of the fingernail or toenail

Moisten – make wet or damp

the portion of the skin upon which the

Nail bed – nail plate rests

a French word meaning "to skim" or "to

touch lightly on", is a series of massage
Effleurage –
strokes used in Swedish massage to
warm up the muscle

a beauty care service where curative

Spa –
minerals are present for beautification

a beauty care service using natural oils,

Hand Spa – vitamins and minerals, having curative
effect to the body

a waxy white or colorless solid

hydrocarbon mixture used to make
Paraffin –
candles, wax paper, lubricants, and
sealing materials

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 a beauty care service offered by salons
Foot Spa –
to relax and moisturize the feet

Pre-Test

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate
sheet.

1. It is an organic compound used as sanitizer in nail salons.

a. Base coat c. Alcohol
b. Top coat d. Cuticle solvent
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. 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
5. It is used to: smooth out ridges on the nails give nails a healthy shine and remove
any surface stain.
a. Sterilizer c. Nail file
b. Buffer d. Orangewood stick

Refer to the Answer Key.

What is your score?

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 What’s New?
Discover

View Online Video: Learn by Viewing on the “Most

Essential Preparing the necessary tools and
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Read Lesson Information closely and find out how much you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3CkrJ9vPJQ
can remember. Then do Self-Check, Activity and Task Sheet
1.1 to know how much you have learned.

Lesson Information 1.1

CONCEPT REVIEW
At the start of your journey in learning Beauty Care (Nail Care Services), the
Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies and entrepreneurial mindsets were introduced. In
this concept review, you will be reminded of these lessons and you get to assess whether or
not you have the competencies found among entrepreneurs. In addition, a brief lesson on
the Business Environment and Idea Generation is provided to help contextualize how your
skills might be useful for an entrepreneurial venture.
An entrepreneur is someone who “creates a new business in the face of risk and
uncertainty for the purpose of achieving profit and growth by identifying significant
opportunities and assembling the necessary resources to capitalize on them” (p.3).

Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies has been many studies to characterize “the

entrepreneurial personality”; It was found out that these behaviours were also typical
entrepreneurial behaviours. The entrepreneurial qualities, more known as the Personal
Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs) are as follows:

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 Characteristics of a Good Entrepreneur:

Achievement Cluster

1. Opportunity seeking – Entrepreneurs have a good eye for spotting

business opportunities and acts on these opportunities appropriately.
2. Persistence - Entrepreneurs do not easily give up in the face of
obstacles.
3. Commitment to work contract - Entrepreneur do their best to satisfy
customers and to deliver what is promised.
4. Risk-taking - Entrepreneur are known for taking calculated risks and
doing tasks that are moderately challenging.
5. Demand for efficiency and quality - Entrepreneur see to it that the
business meets or exceeds existing standards of excellence and exerts
efforts to improve past performance and do things better.

Planning Cluster

1. Goal setting - Entrepreneur knows how to set specific, measurable,

attainable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
2. Information seeking - Entrepreneur update themselves with new
information about her customers, the market, suppliers, and competitors.
3. Systematic planning and monitoring - Entrepreneurs develop and use
logical, step-by-step plans to reach their goals.
Power Cluster

1. Persuasion and networking - Entrepreneurs know how to use the right

strategies to influence or persuade other people.
2. Self-confidence - Entrepreneurs have a strong belief in themselves and
their own abilities. They have self-awareness and belief in their own ability
to complete a difficult task or meet a challenge.

SWOT Analysis
Once you have chosen your business idea, the next step is to conduct a SWOT
analysis in order to determine the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of your
potential business. This step will help you improve your business of choice and prepare for
challenges.

SWOT Analysis is a managerial tool to assess the environment. This gathers important
information which in turn is used in strategic planning.

Positive Negative

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 Strengths Weaknesses
positive factors that set of problems,
contribute to the difficulties or
favorability of a shortcomings
Controllable business opportunity encountered by the
Factors business
Examples:
Cheap raw materials Examples:
Skilled employees Inexperienced owner
Ease of management Lack of working
Small capital outlay capital Poor location

Opportunities Threats
positive factors that are negative factors that
not within the control of are beyond the
the business. control of the business

Uncontrollable Examples: Examples:

Factors Absence of similar Rising costs
products in the market Raw material
New markets being shortages Too
developed many
Growing demand for
competitors
similar products
Favorable
government policy

Nail Care Tools, Materials and Equipment

The tools commonly used in giving manicure and pedicure are the following:
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.
A. Tools Description/Function/Uses Appearance

Callous Remover is a tool designed to strip off

calluses and corns.

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Cuticle Nail Pusher is a tool used to push back
and loosen the cuticles.

Cuticle Nipper is an implement used to cut

the cuticles.

Cuticle Scissor is an implement to cut

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

Manicure Tray is a flat container where all the

necessary tools and
implements are placed for use
by the manicurist.

Manicure Nail Brush is a plastic handled brush with

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

Mixing bowl is a small open-top, rounded

cup-like container used for
mixing the aromatic oils and
other fluids for the hand or foot
spa.
Nail Buffer is an implement used for
smoothening and polishing the
nail.

Nail Cutter / Nail Clipper / is a hand tool made of metal

Nail Trimmer 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.

Plastic Container for is a small receptacle where

Cotton cotton balls are put.

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 a wheeled cart that is pushed

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

MATERIALS are the cosmetics and supplies that are consumed and should be replaced from time
to time. They are also called consumables.
A. MATERIALS Description/Function/Uses Appearance

Alcohol is an organic compound used

as sanitizer

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 Antiseptic Solution is an agent that reduces or
prevents the multiplication of
micro-organisms.

Apron is a lacquer applied on

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

Assorted Colored Nail It is a shallow platform made of

Polish stainless, plastic used to hold
ingredients and other
materials.

Base Coat is a clear layer of polish

applied to the nail
plate before the
application of colored
polish to smoothen
surface for color and
promote healthier
nails.
Benzalconium Chloride is a yellow-white powder
prepared in an aqueous
solution used as surface
disinfectant and topical
antiseptic

Bleaching Soap is a soap formulated to

whiten the skin.

Cling Wrap is a thin plastic film used

for sealing the paraffin
during a hand spa

Cotton is a soft white downy fiber

for dubbing
or cleaning the nails and
removing nail polish.

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Cuticle Oil is a mixture of fats and waxes
containing lanolin and
petroleum base to
soften and lubricate the skin
around the nails.

Cuticle Remover is a liquid used to soften nail

cuticles and prepare them to
be cut.

Disinfectant is an agent, such as heat,

radiation,
or a chemical, that destroys,
neutralizes, or prevents
the growth of disease-carrying
microorganisms.

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 Blush is a liquid spray that contains

peppermint and
alpha hydroxyl acids derived
from fruits that whisks
away dead skin cells,
deodorizes and soften the
feet, giving it a pinkish glow
after use.

Foot Soak is an herbal blend to relax,

energize, soothe and
deodorize the feet.

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Foot Scrub is a mixture of natural
ingredients to keep feet soft,
smooth and moisturized.

Garbage bins/bags are plastic disposable bags

or trash receptacles used to
contain rubbish to keep the
place clean.

Hand Towel is an absorbent cloth for drying

the hands.

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 Hardener is a liquid applied to the nails to

form a protective barrier to
prevent chipping, peeling
and splitting of nails.

Nail Polish Remover is an organic solvent

(Acetone) used to dissolve old polish on
nails.

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Quick Dry is a liquid applied to colored
nail polish to dry faster.

Solvent is a substance used to thin out

the nail polish when it has
thickened.

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.

Top Coat is a clear nail polish applied to

the nails
after the colored polish to
protect it from scratches
and chips, it makes nails
harder and keep them
looking shiny.
Towel is an absorbent cloth for drying
the hands and feet.

Wet Sanitizer is a substance or preparation

for killing germs.

EQUIPMENT are the items which are more or less durable and permanent needed for a particular
activity or purpose.
A. Equipment Description/Function/Uses Appearance

Chairs are seats with back support

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

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Foot Spa Machine is an electronic gadget used for
soaking, bathing and
massaging the feet during a
foot spa.

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 is the adjustable

Stool upholstered seat fitted over a
metal or chrome.

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.
Sterilizer is an equipment in a salon
used for sterilizing metal
implements to kill
microorganisms.

Timer is a device that can be preset

to start or stop something at a
given time.

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 What is it?
Self-Check 1.1

Direction: Read the questions carefully. Write the answer on a separate

sheet of paper.
___________1. What hand tool is made of metal and is used to trim fingernails and
toenails?
__________2. How do we call the implement with pointed and rounded ends to remove
excess polish?
____________3. What do we call the tool that is used to push back or loosen the cuticles?
____________4. How 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 called?
____________5. How do we call the simple seat with three or four legs designed to provide
comfort and elevation during a foot?
____________6. What implement is used to shape the free edges of the nail with the
coarse side and bevel the nail with the finer side?
____________7. How do we call the implement used for smoothening and polishing the
nails?
____________8. What electronic gadget is used for soaking, bathing and massaging the
feet during a foot spa?
____________9. What electronic gadget is used to soothe pain of arthritis, muscle spasms
and dry cracked skin of the hands?
____________10. What do we call the equipment in a salon that is used for sterilizing
metal implements to kill micro-organisms?

Lesson Information 1.2

Nail Care, once considered as a luxury for the few or as a mark of distinction
between the rich and the poor, is now within the reach of the general public. In fact, part of a
person’s grooming and a form of inexpensive relaxation is a regular nail care activity – be it
manicure, pedicure, hand spa or foot spa.

The following shows the proper way of holding and handling some nail care tools or
implements and equipment.

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MANICURE AND PEDICURE

Nail File
Hold the file firmly in the right or left hand (as the case may
be), with the thumb underneath it for support and the other four
fingers on its upper surface. Place the file slightly under the free
edge and file the nail from corner to center, shaping the nail.
Never file back and forth; this would cause the nails to crack
and split. Do not file deep into the corners; this weakens the
nails, hurt the skin and cause ingrown nails.

Emery Board
It is held in the same manner as the nail file. Bevel the rough
surface of the nail using the fine side to smoothen it. Emery
boards are discarded after use on one person.

Orangewood Stick
It is held in the same manner as in writing with a pencil. To
loosen cuticle, work around nail; for applying oil or solvent, slightly
dip the cotton-tipped orangewood stick and work around the base
of the nail; to clean under the free edge of the nail, from the center
toward each side, with gentle pressure so that live tissue at the root
of the nail will not be injured.

Cuticle Nail Pusher

It is held in the same manner as in writing with a pencil. The
dull spade side is used to push back and loosen the cuticles.
Keep cuticle moist using cuticle remover while working. Use the
cuticle pusher in a flat position to remove dead cuticle adhering to
the nail without scratching the nail plate. In using the pusher,
avoid too much pressure to prevent injury on tissues.

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 Cuticle Nipper
Pick up the cuticle nipper by the handles and turn the cutting
edges towards you; place the bent tip of the index finger over
the top of the shank. Place the thumb on the side of the handle
and the remaining fingers over the opposite handle. Use it with
utmost care to remove dead cuticle and hangnails so as not to
injure live tissue

Nail Cutter
Hold clippers with cutting edges downward between thumb,
index and middle finger. Press clipper handles by squeezing
them together and remove excess nail length.

Nail Brush
Insert the ring finger and pinky in the nail brush handle and
brush the nails with a downward motion from the base to the
fingertips to clean the nails and fingers.

Nail Buffer
Place the thumb and the ring finger under the handle of
the buffer while the index and the middle fingers are on its top
and the pinky is on its side. Apply a small amount of powder over
the buffer then buff the nails with downward strokes from the
base to the free edge of each nail until a smooth clear gloss has
been obtained. Buffing helps in giving the nail natural gloss and
increases blood circulation to the finger tips. To prevent heating
and burning sensation, lift the buffer from the nail after each
stroke.
HAND AND FOOT SPA
Foot File
Start with the course side of the foot file. Gently slide it
back and forth across the ball of your foot and the bottom the
toes. Still with the rough side of the file work mostly on the
outside rim of the heel. Flip the file over and repeat the process
with each foot. The fine side will smoothen the skin and leave it
feeling polished.

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 Callous Remover
Insert the blade into the callous remover with care. Lay the
callous remover on the top thick part of the callous. Do not lay the
blade above the area that is going to be cut, as this may result in
cutting the soft part of the foot, resulting to open wound. Applying
light pressure with a steady hand on the callous remover, gently
glide it over the callous.
Repeat the process if necessary until the callous is thinner.
Smoothen the callous with a foot file.

Pumice Stone
After soaking the feet in warm soapy water, use the pumice
stone to gently buff away cracked or dry skin of the feet with a
soft, circular motion. Never apply heavy pressure to the
pumice for this can cause sores, open wounds and possible
infection.

Hand and Foot Spa Machine

Make sure that electrical wirings
are dry and protected from
accidental water spillage. Set the
machine to the temperature that
the client can withstand.

Learning to use tools and equipment properly assures you that you will give your client a nail
care service safely. You should carefully follow these tips if you want to achieve quality service
all the time.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Personal Protective Equipment are the garments designed to protect the wearer’s
body from injury or chemicals or for job-related occupational safety and health purposes.

Glove is a garment covering for the whole hand.

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 Smock gown is a loose cloak or robe worn to protect the
clothes.

Mask is a protective face covering for hygienic

purposes and to prevent the face from chemical exposure.

Headband
a band of absorbent material worn on or around the head
across the forehead to keep the sweat and the hair off the
face.

What is it?
Self-Check 1.2

Direction: Answer each question briefly.

1. Why should filing be done from the corners to the center of the nails?

2. Why is gentle pressure applied in using orangewood stick?

3. What effect does buffing have on the nails?

4. Why should a cuticle nipper be used with utmost care?

5. What would likely to happen if heavy pressure is applied when using a pumice stone?

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 Whats more?
Enrichment Activity 1.1

Activity Sheet 1.1 Classification of tools, materials and equipment according to their
uses.

Direction: Classify the different tools, materials and equipment and write in the
Venn Diagram.

Callous remover Alcohol Foot blush Chairs Cuticle nail pusher

Antiseptic Foot soak Foot spa machine Cuticle scissor Apron
Foot scrub Hand spa machine Assorted nail polish Lotion Foot spa stool
Foot file Base coat Sterilizer Top coat Nail buffer Bleaching
soap Cling wrap Manicure table Manicure nail brush Orangewood
stick Cuticle oil Cotton Hand towel manicurist chair stool Trolley
Cuticle remover towel Timer Paraffin wax Supply tray Disinfectant
Solvent Manicure bowl Emery board Wet sanitizer Pedicure
Nail brush Plastic container Manicure pillow Nail hardener

TOOLS MATERIALS

EQUIPMENT

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Scoring Rubrics: Use this Criteria Checklist to monitor your progress. Once you did it great,
you may proceed to the next activity or task.

Criteria Score Points

Correctly classified tools, manicure/pedicure materials, spa 5

materials and equipment according to their uses 11-15.

Correctly classified tools, manicure/pedicure materials, spa 4

materials and equipment according to their uses, with a score
of at least 8-10.

Correctly classified tools, manicure/pedicure materials, spa 3

materials and equipment according to their uses, with a score
of at least 5-7.

Correctly classified tools, manicure/pedicure materials, spa 2

materials and equipment according to their uses, with a score
of at least 2-4.

Correctly classified tools, manicure/pedicure materials, spa 1

materials and equipment according to their uses, with a score
of at least 0-1.

Whats more?
Enrichment Activity 1.2

Direction: Let’s Play!

Do you a sharp eyes? You will be given five minutes to find and enricle the
word suited to the picture below.

Name:_________________________ Date:____________________

Picture Search
Tools, Materials and Equipment

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 1. 2. 3.

6. 5.

H A N D S P A M A C H I N E
F G H I J K L M N O P Q R M
O O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z R
O R O P Q R S T U V W X Y Y
T P A T C D E F G H I J K B
F Q R S S T U V W X Y Z A O
I R A B C P D E F G H I J A
L S K L M N A O P Q R S T R
E T U V W X Y M X A B C D D
F U E F G H I J A K L M N O
G V P Q R S T U V C W X Y Z
H W A B C D E F G H H I J K
I X L M N O P Q R S T I U V
J Y W P U M I C E S T O N E
K Z X Y Z A B C D E F G H E

Scoring Rubrics: Use this Criteria Checklist to monitor your progress. Once you did it great,
you may proceed to the next activity or task.

Excellent VeryGood Good Fair Poor SCORE

5 points 4 points 3points 2 points 1 point

Creativity Picture Picture Picture Picture Wordsearch

search clues search search search clues and
and clues and clues and clues and mystery
appropriate appropriate appropriate appropriate word not
word word very word word less creative at
extremely creative somewhat creative all and from
creative and and from creative and from our present
from our our present and from our present unit.
present unit. unit. our present unit.
unit.
Quantity At least 5 At least 4 At least 3 At least 2 At least 1
of Picture answers in answers in answers in answers in answers in
puzzle. puzzle. puzzle. puzzle. puzzle.

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Spelling There are no There are There are There are There are
mistakes in less few several many
spelling mistakes in mistakes in mistakes in mistakes in
throughout spelling spelling spelling spelling
the picture. throughout throughout throughout throughout
the picture. the picture. the picture. the picture.
Work Finished Finished Finished Finished No concept
Finished ahead of within closed to beyond of time.
within time. allotted allotted allotted
allotted time. time. time.
time.

What have I learned?

Remember

Task Sheet 1.1

Direction: Identify and give the uses and function of the following tools,
manicure/pedicure materials, spa materials and equipment:

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 Scoring Rubrics: Use this Criteria Checklist to monitor your progress. Once you did it
great, you may proceed to the next activity or task.

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1 Score

Identify all Identify all Identify 4 tools, Identify 3 tools, Identify 2 tools, Identify 1 tools,
tools, tools, manicure/pedicu manicure/pedicu manicure/pedicu manicure/pedicu
materials manicure/p re materials, spa re materials, spa re materials, spa re materials, spa
and edicure materials and materials and materials and materials and
equipment materials, equipment equipment equipment equipment
spa
materials
and
equipment

Work Finished Finished within Finished closed Finished beyond No concept of

Finished ahead of allotted time. to allotted time. allotted time. time.
within time.
allotted
time.

Total

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 What have I learned?
Remember

Task Sheet 1.2

Direction: After learning how to use the different nail care tools and equipment
properly, you will be shaping the nail using the emery board on your own.

1. Hold emery board between thumb and index finger of the dominant hand.
2. Hold the client’s fingertip between thumb and index finger of auxiliary hand.
3. Position the emery board under the free edge of the nail.
4. Slide emery board across free edge to center of nail edge in one stroke. Work from
the corner to the center of the nail.
5. Place the emery board on the opposite side of the nail and repeat procedure.
6. Repeat until desired shape is achieved.
7. Check nail edge for rough spots. Bevel nail by lightly filing edge downward with the
fine side of the emery board.

Scoring Rubrics: Use this Criteria Checklist to monitor your progress. Once you did it
great, you may proceed to the next activity or task.

Criteria Score Points

Correct response with a score of at least 9-10. 5

Correct response with a score of at least 7-8. 4

Correct response with a score of at least 5-6. 3

Correct response with a score of at least 3-4. 2

Correct response with a score of at least 0-2. 1

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 What can I do?
Performance Task 1.1

Search Online: These are only suggested links you may visit that will guide you and enriched
your experiences in the performance of your succeeding tasks

You may watch video presentation online using these links:

1. How to use the different tools, materials and equipment in nail
care according to task requirement.
2. How to perform the basic technique in cleaning, perform plain manicure,
plain pedicure, hand spa and foot spa.
https://youtube.com/playlistl?list=PL8_Kaj1HmrP8FM1B3Gw5NpL7XOEcSxqi

Activity Sheet 1.2

Direction. Prepare the necessary tools, materials and equipment for the specific nail care
services.
Safety Reminder: Always observe precautionary measures when doing activities. Wear appropraite
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follow manufacturer’s instruction when using chemicals.

Materials, Tools and Equipment

TOOLS MATERIALS EQUIPMENT
Callous Remover Alcohol Chairs
Cuticle Nail Pusher Antiseptic Solution Foot Spa Machine
Cuticle Nipper Apron Hand Spa Machine Foot
Cuticle Scissor Assorted Nail Polish Spa Stool
Finger or Manicure Bowl Base Coat Manicurist’s Stool
Foot File Benzalconium Chloride Manicure Table
Foot Spa Basin Bleaching Soap Sterilizer
Foot Spa Tray with Handle Cling Wrap Timer
Manicure Tray Cotton
Manicure Nail Brush Cuticle Oil
Mixing Bowl Cuticle Remover
Nail Buffer Disinfectant
Nail Cutter/Clipper/Trimmer First Aid Kit
Nail File Foot Blush
Orange Wood Stick Foot Soak
Pedicure Nail Brush Foot Scrub

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 Plastic Container for Cotton Garbage Bags/Bins
Pumice Stone Hand Towel
Trolleys Emery board
Lotion
Manicure Pillow
Nail Hardener
Nail Polish Remover
Quick Dry
Solvent
Toe Nail Separator
Top Coat
Wet Sanitizer

Instructions.
Given the materials, tools and equipment, demonstrate how to prepare them.

Basic Technique Used in Nail Care

I. CLEANING

Remove the hand from the manicure Gently loosening and eponychium that
bowl and dry it with a towel. has adhered to the nail plate.

Place the hand in a manicure bowl Hold the nipper comfortably in the palm
filled with warm water and antiseptic of the hand.
liquid soap just enough to cover the
nails for 5-10 minutes.

Use the cuticle nippers to remove any

Apply cuticle remover in each nail to loose or form pieces of cuticle.
soften the cuticle.

Gently push back the cuticle on a nail Using a nail brush, brush off the
pusher. removed cuticles.

Hold the nail pusher at 90 degree to

the nail plate and stroke it in one
direction only.
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II. MANICURE

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III. PEDICURE

IV. HAND SPA

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V. FOOT SPA

Rubric for Performance: Use this Criteria Checklist to monitor your progress. Once
you did it great, you may proceed to the next activity or task.

Highly Moderately
No Attempt
Skilled Skilled 4 Skilled Unskilled 2
Dimension 1
5 3
Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Never selects, No attempt to
selection, selection, selection, prepares and use tools/
Use of tools, preparation preparation preparation use appropriate equipment
equipment and use of and use of and use of materials and
and materials materials materials and tools/equipment
materials and tools/ and tools/ tools/
equipment
equipment equipment
all the time
(20%) most of the some of the
time time

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 Systematic Systematic Systematic Never follows No attempt to
application of application of application of systematic apply
Application of procedures procedures procedures application of procedures to
Procedure all the time most of the some of the procedures and project/activity
(40%) without time with time with highly
supervision minimum constant development
supervision on supervision
supervision
Highly self- Self- Self- Needs to be No motivation
Safety / Work motivated motivated motivated motivated and and totally
Habits and and and observes does not disregards
(30%) observes all observes sometimes observe safety precaution
safety most safety some safety precaution
precautions precautions precautions
at all times most of the
time
Work Work Work finished Work finished No concept of
Speed / Time finished finished close to way beyond time
(10%) ahead of meets deadline deadline
time deadline
Rating Scale
Weighted Score: = Score x Item (weight)
Score Percentage = Total weighted score x 30 + 70
Perfect score (5)
Example:
5 x 20% =1
5 x 40% =2
4 x 30% = 1.2
3 x 10% =0.3
______
Total weighted score =4.5
Score Percentage
= 4.5 x 30 + 70
5
Grade = 97

What can I do?

Performance Task 1.2

Directions: With your own sets of nail care tools and equipment available, perform
or simulate the following suggested activities in accordance with the correct
procedure:
Safety Reminder: Always observe precautionary measures when doing activities.
Wear appropraite Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follow manufacturer’s
instruction when using chemicals.

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 PERFORMANCE TASK SHEET 2.1
Title: II. A- Materials and Tools:
II. B- Materials and Tools:

Performance Objective:
Given a client, tools, materials and supplies, you should be able the proper
way of holding and handling some nail care tools or materials and equipment.
Materials, Tools and Equipment:
Materials
• Cuticle Remover
• Hand Towel
• Cotton
• Antiseptic solution
Tools:
• Cuticle nail pusher
Instructions:
1. Apply cuticle remover to cuticle in one stroke. Spread it with a brush.
2. Allow to stand for 1 minute.
3. Hold orangewood stick tipped with cotton or cuticle nail pusher 2.5 cm from tip.
4. Starting at one side of the nail, gently begin to loosen the cuticle with a rotating
action. Work from one side of the nail to the other.
5. Using tip of the implement, remove matter from under the free-edge.
6. Using a cotton, carefully mold back skin, wiping off remaining cuticle remover.
II. B- Materials and Tools:
Instructions:
1. Adjust clipper in working position.
2. Turn client’s palm up.
3. Hold client’s finger upright between your thumb and fingers.
4. Hold clippers with cutting edges downward between thumb and index and middle
fingers.
5. Place nail plate between cutting edges, holding clipper to cut straight across nail
plate.
6. Gauge the desired length of nail (not shorter than 3mm).
7. Press clipper handles by squeezing handles together, and remove excess
length.

Assessment Method:
• Demonstration with questioning
• Scoring Rubric

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Scoring Rubrics: Use this Criteria Checklist to monitor your progress. Once you did
it great, you may proceed to the next activity or task.

Criteria Weight
Demonstrated the proper way of using all nail care tools and
equipment 15 pts.

Demonstrated the proper way of using most of the nail care tools
and equipment 10 pts.

Demonstrated the proper way of using some of the nail care tools
and equipment. 5 pts.

Failed to demonstrate the proper way of using nail care tools and 1 pt.
equipment

Rating Scale:
15 - Very Good
10 -Good
5 - Fair
1 –Needs Improvement

Post-Test

Directions: After learning about the different tools, materials and equipment,
with your own sets of nail care tools, materials and equipment, classify them
using the grid below. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

TOOLS MATERIALS EQUIPMENT

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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Assignment/Additional Activities

Individual Output.
Directions: Submit a portfolio of the different tools, materials and equipment
in Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services and classify them according to their uses.

Answer Key

Pre-Test: Self-Check 1.1 Self-check 1.2

1. C 1. Cuticle Nail Pusher 1. To avoid cracking and
2. B 2. Nail File splitting of the nails.
3. D 3. Sterilizer 2. So that live tissue as root
4. A 4. Orangewood stick of the nail will not be
5. B 5. Hand Spa Machine injured.
6. Buffer 3. Buffing gives the nails
7. Pumice Stone natural gloss and
8. Trolley increases the circulation
9. Alcohol of the blood of the
10. Base Coat fingernails.
4. So as not to injure live
tissues.
5. It can cause sores, open
wound and possible
infection.

Enrichment 1.1 15. Foot blush Post-Test

TOOLS 16. Foot soak 1. C
1.Callous Remover 17. Foot scrub 2. B
2. Cuticle Nail pusher 18. Foot lotion 3. D
3. Cuticle scissor 19. Hand towel 4. A
4. Foot file 20. Towel 5. E
5. Manicure tray 21. Paraffin wax
6. Manicure nail brush 22. Hand spa basin
7. Mixing bowl
8. Nail buffer EQUIPMENT
9. Nail file 1. Chair
10. Orangewood stick 2. Food spa machine
11. Pumice stone 3. Hand spa machine
12. Supply Tray 4. Foot spa stool
13. Trolley 5. Manicurist chair
MATERIALS 6. Manicure table

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1 Alcohol 7. Sterilizer
2. Antiseptic 8. Timer
3. Apron
4. Assorted nail polish
5. Base coat
6. Benzalconium chloride
7. Bleaching soap
8. Cuticle oil
9. Cuticle remover
10. Disinfectant
11. Emery board
12. Nail Hardener
13. Nail polish remover
14. Quick dry

References
• K-12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education
Learning Module in Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services Exploratory Course
Grade 7 and Grade 8
• Nordmann, Lorraine, et.al. Beauty Therapy – The Foundation.
Thomson Learning: 2001
• Kibbe, Constance V. Standard Textbook of Cosmetology. Milady
Publishing Corp: 1984
• Moore, Oakley and Franco. The World of Cosmetology. McGraw – Hill
Book Company: 1980

Internet videos and presentation

• https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/triciadabu1/tle-beauty-care-nail-care-services-
nail-care-tools
• https://youtube.com/playlistl?list=PL8_Kaj1HmrP8FM-1B3Gw5NpL7XOEcSxqi
• slideshare.net/moramora555/cosmetology-and-nails
• https://www.google.com/search?q=nail+care+tools+and+equipment

For your questions and suggestions, write or call:

Department of Education - Bureau of Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR)

Ground Floor, Bonifacio Bldg., DepEd Complex
Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600
Telefax: (632) 8634-1072; 8634-1054; 8631-4985
Email Address: blr.lrqad@deped.gov.ph * blr.lrpd@deped.gov.ph

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