Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in Beauty/Nail Care

Grade 9 - Third Grading

Philippine Normal University - Manila

104 Taft Ave, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila

A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan

Learning Area: Technology and Livelihood Education
Grade 9

By: Daniel D. Marquez

Core Subject Description:

This curriculum guide is an exploratory course in Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services which leads
to National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers four common competencies that a Grade 7/8
Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) student ought to possess, namely: 1) use of tools
and equipment; 2) interpreting nail design; 3) practicing Occupational Health and Safety
Procedures (OHSP); and 4) maintain tools, equipment and paraphernalia. The preliminaries of
this exploratory course include the following: 1) discussion on the relevance of the course; 2)
explanation of the key concepts relative to the course and; 3) exploration on career
opportunities.

I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standards:
The learner demonstrates understanding of concepts, principle and techniques in
manicure and pedicure services.

B. Performance Standards:
The learner independently performs manicure and pedicure services.

C. Learning Objectives:
At the end of the period, students are able to:
a. Understand correct procedures for applying nail polish;
b. ensure cleanliness in performing different tasks; and
c. perform the correct application of nail polish.

II. CONTENT
A. Quarter: 3

B. DLC (Number and Statement): 2.4 Apply nail polish from the base to the edge
of the nail using light sweeping stroked around the cuticle

C. Topic: Application of nail polish

D. Value to be integrated: CLEANLINESS

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E. Value Concept: Cleanliness is a value under the physical dimension, and it

refers to the state of being clean or the act of keeping things clean. Applying nail
polish isn't just for aesthetic purposes; it is also done for hygienic reasons and to
protect the nail plates. The value of cleanliness is important to integrate because
it is a necessary step for nail preparation to ensure a neat, smooth, and even
application of nail polish.

F. Basic Concept: In this lesson, students will learn the basic concepts of nail
polish and how to correctly apply it on others.

III. LEARNING RESOURCES

A. Material/s: Laptop
B. Reference/s:
Application. (n.d.). How to Properly Apply Nail Polish. OPI Los Angeles.
Retrieved from https://www.opi.com/blog/how-to-properly-apply-nail-
polish#:~:text=When%20it%20comes%20to%20color,coat%20to%20dry
%20in%20between.

Campbell, H. (2017, April 18). Why painting your nails can instantly reduce your
stress levels. Evoke. Retrieved from
https://evoke.ie/2017/04/18/style/beauty/painting-your-nails-stress-
reliever#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20psychotherapist%2C
%20painting,mood%20and%20give%20you%20confidence.

Polish Remover. (2019, July 17). EXPLAINER: What’s the deal with acetone nail
polish remover and is it bad for your nails? Sinclair Dermatology.
Retrieved from https://www.sinclairdermatology.com.au/explainer-whats-
the-deal-with-acetone-nail-polish-remover-and-is-it-bad-for-your-nails/

Polish. (n.d.). nail polish. Cambridge Dictionary. Retrieved from

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/nail-polish

Procedure. ( 2022, April 15). Benefits of Nail Polish. Orly Beauty. Retrieved from
https://orlybeauty.com/blogs/news/benefits-of-nail-polish#:~:text=Nail
%20polish%20makes%20us%20feel,your%20nail%20polish%20with
%20confidence.

Rubbie, M. (2022, October 25). How to Apply Nail Polish Neatly. Wiki How.
Retrieved from https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Nail-Polish-Neatly

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IV. PROCEDURES
A. Classroom Routines:
I. Prayer
II. Checking of Classroom Cleanliness
III. Checking of Attendance
IV. Checking on how the students' day was
V. Presenting classroom rules

B. Reviewing the Previous Lesson: Importance of base coat application

To recall the previous lesson, the teacher will present the recap of the past
lesson.

C. Setting the Mood: VTI ENTRY POINT

Strategy: Giving captions to a picture.
Direction: The teacher will show a picture of a comparison of two hands, one of
which is different in terms of its cleanliness. The whole class will work together
and be tasked with giving an appropriate caption to the picture.

Processing Questions:
1. What caption did you choose for the picture? Why? - C
2. What is the difference between the two pictures? -C
3. Which of the two is ready for nail polishing? - C
4. What do you think are the effects of dirty nails on oneself? - A
5. What are the things you need to consider when nail polishing? -C
6. What do you think is the importance of cleanliness? -A
7. As a future nail technician, what other ways can you do to maintain
cleanliness? - A/B

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D. Lesson Proper:
Activity:
Direction: The teacher will show a picture of different stroking techniques when
doing nail polish, and the class will choose which one is the correct one and
explain.

Direction: You will choose which picture portrays the correct stroke when doing nail
polish. Defend your answer.

Guide Questions:
1. What stroking technique did you choose? Why do you think that it’s correct?
2. Have you applied nail polish before? What stroking technique did you do?
3. What do you think is the significance of following the correct stroking technique
when doing nail polish?

Content:

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3 Proper procedure of applying nail polish. (Rubie, 2022).

1. Preparing your nail
a. Remove old polish
b. Trim, file, and smooth your nails
c. Moisturize your nail
d. Removing excess oil
2. Keeping the polish neat and even
a. Adding petroleum jelly
b. Adding base coat
3. Application of nail polish
a. Apply 1st coat of polish
➢ Place a small dab of polish at the base of your nail above your
cuticle.
➢ Use the brush to pull the dab of polish down towards the cuticle—
do your best to leave a small gap of nail between the polish and
your cuticle.
➢ Swipe the brush in a straight line from the base to the tip of your
nail.
➢ Return the brush to the base of your nail. Move the brush upwards
along the left curve of your nail until the entire side is coated in
polish.
➢ Return the brush to the base of your nail. Move the brush upwards
along the right curve of your nail until the entire side is coated in
polish.
➢ Let it dry.

Processing Questions:
1. What did you realize after knowing the correct stroking technique when
applying nail polish?

V. APPLICATION
Strategy: Hands-on learning
Direction: The teacher will instruct the students to apply the correct application of nail
polish on their assigned partner.

Rubric:
CRITERIA SCORE

Quality of work 30

Procedures 30

Neatness 30

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Completeness 10

TOTAL: 100

VI. EVALUATING LEARNING

Direction: Read and understand each statement below carefully. Write the letter of the
correct answer on the space provided.
_____1. It refers to a colored liquid that is painted on fingernails or toenails.
A. Cuticle
B. Manicure
C. Nail Polish
D. Paint
_____2. Which of the products below can keep the application of nail polish neat and
even?
A. Acetone
B. Hand cream
C. Hand lotion
D. Petroleum jelly
_____3. Why is it important for the nails to be cleaned before applying nail polish?
A. to avoid the nails getting infected.
B. to avoid contaminating the equipment.
C. to ensure safe and professional nail care.
D. to ensure a neat, smooth, and even application.
_____4. Which of the following best explains the correct procedure of nail preparation
before nail polishing?
A. Clean the nail, trim the nail, moisturize, and then put nail polish on.
B. Clean the nail, moisturize, add petroleum jelly, and then put nail polish on.
C. Remove old polish, style the nail, moisturize, and then remove the
excess oil.
D. Remove old polish, style the nail, moisturize, and then add petroleum
jelly.
_____5. The following shows the correct stroking technique when applying nail polish.
A. Start at the base of the nail and then work your way up.
B. Start at the top of the nail, and then work your way down.
C. Start at the base of the nail and then work your way down.
D. Start at one side of the nail, and then work your way to the other side.

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VII. ASSIGNMENT
Direction: The students will create a 3-minute tutorial video of them applying nail polish
to other people. The video must contain the correct procedures for nail polish
application.

Rubric:
CRITERIA SCORE

Quality of work 30

Procedures 20

Neatness 20

Completeness 10

Creativity 10

Promptness 10

TOTAL: 100

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