MANICURING

IT IS DERIVED FROM A LATIN WORD

“MANUS”-means hand
“CURA” – means care.
 PURPOSE OF MANICURING
> Given as sanitary measure to preserve the healthy condition
of the hands.
> It is given for natural nails to emphasize their inherent/
natural shape and beauty.
>A manicure provides a deep clean for your nails, as well as
ensuring that they look great.
> Circulation boost - increase blood flow.
> Relaxing
> produces softer skin
Lesson 1
The Nail

Physical

Structure
 STRUCTURE OF THE NAILS
NAIL= is a horny protective covering of the
finger and toe.
ONYX= is the technical term for the nail.
KERATIN = the horny tissue formed at the
base of the protein substance.
=is a type of protein that forms the cells that
make up the tissue in nails and other parts of your body.
=It protects nails from damage by making them
strong and resilient.

The appearance of normal nail should be firm

flexible and pinkish.
 DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE NAIL
1. MATRIX= It is where the growth of the nail starts just under the fold of the
skin.
= this part is enrich with blood vessel and nerve.
= T he matrix creates new skin cells, which pushes out the old, dead skin
T

cells to make your nails.

2. NAIL ROOT = it is attached to the matrix just under the flesh at the back of
the nails.

3. NAIL PLATE= it is the layer you see.

It is semitransparent allowing the color of the
blood supply of the dermis to show through.

4. NAIL BED = It is the underlying flesh where the entire

nail plate is attached.
5. Free edge =part of the nail plate that is not
attached to the nail bed & extended beyond the
fingertips.
6. LUNULA = It is a light-colored crescent shaped
area at the base of the nail.
7. CUTICLE = It is the tough fold of the skin that
forms at the base and sides of the nail
plate and under the free edge.

a.) Eponychium = it is the cuticle at the base of the

nail.
b.) hyponychium = it is the cuticle under the free edge.
NAIL PROBLEMS AND
SOLUTIONS
PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
1. Weak or fragile nail Use any of these products:
•Nail hardener
•* nail protein formula
•Nail treatment
•Liquid nail wrap to strengthen nails
2. Nail stains •Buff your nail as part of your regular
manicure. Use base coat prior to applying
nail enamel to help prevent stain.
3. Nail biting •Keep an emery board with you at all times
and use the finer side to eliminate those
rough edges that temp you.
4. Nail Shape * Carefully pushing back cuticles allows
more of you nails to show and consequently
appear longer.
5. White spots or •Nail smoothing board can be applied to the
ridges nail.
 MANICURE DESIGN
(FIVE NAILS SHAPES )
The shape of the nail depends on the shape of the
fingers and toes.

1. SQUARE
2. ROUND
3. OVAL
4. POINTED or almond
5. SQUOVAL (Additional) combination of
square and oval shapes
5 common nail shapes
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOING
THE DIFFERENT DESIGNS

1. apply base coat (platinum) twice

2. Make the design you have chosen
3. Apply the same procedure for all fingers
and toes.
4. Apply the top coat
5. Remove all the excess polish around the
nail.
Lesson 2- Implements, Equipments,
Materials and Cosmetics in
Manicuring

Implements = these are articles used in

manicuring that are more or
less durable.
Supplies and Materials = these are consumable
items that are replaced
whenever needed.
Lesson 2
IMPLEMENTS
1. Emery board or Nail file
it is used to shape and smoothen the free
edge of the nails.

2. Metal pusher
It is used to push back or loosen dead cuticle
. Nail cutter or nail clipper
It is a metal devise used to cut or shorten
fingernails and toenails.

4. Orange wood stick with stiff brush on one end

it is used to loosen cuticle, clean underneath the
nails, and remove the polish around the cuticle and
nails.
5. Cuticle nipper
It is a metal devise used to trim hangnails and dead
cuticles.

6. Nail brush
it is a small plastic brush used to clean nails.
7. Cuticle scissors
are used to cut dead cuticles too.

8. Nail buffer
It is used to stimulate the circulation under the
nails.
= to give fingernails and toenails a high gloss shine, achieved
primarily through friction and sanding on the nail surface.
 EQUIPMENTS

1. Manicure table with lamp

2. Patron’s chair and manicurist chair or
stool
. EQUIPMENT

3. Cushion/ Throw pilow- with sanitized towel- used

to rest the customer’s arm on

4. cosmetic tray
 manicure MATERIALS
1. Cotton balls are used to remove old polish.

2. Hand towel are used to dry hand and nails and to

prevent mess.
3. Finger bowl is used to hold warm soapy
water for soaking and smoothen the
cuticles.
 MANICURE COSMETICS

1. 70% Rubbing alcohol - to clean the hands of

manicurist and the patron’s hand before
giving a manicure.
COSMETICS

Acetone- a nail polish remover.

Acetone is a clear, colorless liquid. It is a solvent
that can dissolve or break down other materials,
such as paint, varnish, or grease
COSMETICS
Cuticle softener- it contains potassium hydroxide
base to soften the skin. Applying this on the nails
makes it easier to lift the cuticle.
COSMETICS

Cuticle oil or cream - it has a lanolin o

petroleum base used to to treat dry cuticles and
brittle nails.
COSMETICS

Hand lotion- used to soften the hand

lesson 3-
BASIC MANICURING PROCEDURE
(A manicure treatment is an essential part of good grooming for
both women and men. A manicure consist of filing, shaping of the
nails’ free edge, massage of the hand and the application of polish.)

PPRAPARATION & PROCEDURE IN MANICURING:

1. Prepare sterilized nipper and pusher
1. Wash your hand with soap and water before starting your
manicure.
2. Properly remove old polish, dampen the cotton with polish
remover or acetone and press the cotton firmly against each nail.
3. File nail carefully with an emery board ( follow the corect
direction for nail filing)
BASIC MANICURING PROCEDURE

4. Apply cutticle softener

5. Gently push the cuticle back
6. Trim to remove dead, uneven cuticles and hang nail.
7. Use the nail brush to clean the surfaces of the nail
8. Apply hand lotion and massage the hand and arm
9. Apply clean base to protect the nails
10 When clean base dries, apply two layers of nail polish
11. Remove excess polish around the nails using orange
stick.

Refer video posted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv2WEBIlBKI
 MANICURE: HAND MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

> Massage offers many therapeutic benefits, including improved

circulation and reduced swelling, lower blood pressure, greater
joint flexibility, and pain relief
> Hand and foot massage, as part of the nail service, can satisfy
a client’s need for a caring and nurturing touch, reduce stress
and anxiety levels, and increase her awareness of the mind-body
connection.
> A good hand or foot massage usually incorporates four basic
massage techniques:
1. effleurage (long, gliding strokes)
2. petrissage (kneading movements that press and roll the muscles under the hand or
fingers)
3. friction (a light or firm rubbing back and forth of the hands across the skin)
4. pressure point (direct pressure on a hard, knotted spot)

Note: A massage should always begin and end with effleurage.

video posted for the techniques