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NAIL CARE
(EXPLORATORY)

Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 7 Self Learning Module (SLeM) on Nail
Care Services.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and
independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of
the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
This part is composed of a 10 item activity in
order to check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers correct
(100%) you may decide to skip this module.

This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
This comprises activities for independent practice
to solidify your understanding and skills of the
topic. You may check the answers to the
exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the
module.
This includes questions or fill in the blank
sentence/paragraph to process what you learned
from the lesson.

This section provides an activity that will help you

transfer your new knowledge or skill into real-life
situations or concerns.

This is another 10-item task that aims to evaluate

your level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson the learned.
Welcome to the Realm of Nail Care Services!
This Module was designed and written with you in mind. It is an exploratory course on Nail Care
Services. It is here to introduce you to 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. It covers three Most Essential Learning Competencies in Nail
Care Services that a Grade 7/Grade 8 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) students like
you ought to possess, namely:

1) Identify Nail structures and shapes;

2) Prepare the Necessary tools and equipment for the specific nail care activity;
3) Perform Basic Preventive and corrective maintenance.

These three common competencies are covered separately in three Lessons. As shown below,
each Lesson is directed to the attainment of two or more learning outcomes:

Lesson 1 – Most Essential Learning Competency: Identify Nail structures and shapes

Learning Outcomes (LO) 1 Identify Nail Structures and Shape

Learning Outcomes (LO) 2 Perform Nail Trimmings to varied shapes

Lesson 2 – Most Essential Learning Competency: Prepare the Necessary tools and
equipment for the specific nail care activity

Learning Outcomes (LO) 1 Identify the uses of tools and equipment in nail care
according to task requirements
Learning Outcomes (LO) 2 Use tools and equipment according to task
requirement; and
Learning Outcomes (LO) 3 Observe safety procedure of using tools and
equipment.

Lesson 3 – Most Essential Learning Competency: Perform Basic Preventive and

corrective maintenance

Learning Outcomes (LO) 1 Clean tools according to the standard procedure; and
Learning Outcomes (LO) 2 Inspect defective tools and equipment

The following lessons on entrepreneurship come after three common competencies:

Entrepreneurship
Learning Outcomes (LO) 1 Discuss principles and strategies on identifying business
opportunities
Learning Outcomes (LO) 2 Explore business/career opportunities
Learning Outcomes (LO) 3 Analyze the market needs
Learning Outcomes (LO) 4 Determine the possible products and services that will meet
the need
Learning Outcomes (LO) 5 Select the best product or service that will meet the market
need
 Lesson 1: IDENTIFY NAIL STRUCTURE AND SHAPES
Lesson Outcome 1: Identify Nail Structure and Shapes
Written by: Analyn L. Magalso

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet
of paper.

Part I: Structures of the Nail

The part of the nail that can be

filed and shaped. It is an

1 extension of the nail plate that

overlaps the hyponychium
A. Lunula C.
Eponychium
B. Free edge D. Nail walls

The folds of skin that overlap The part of the nail where the
nail plate rests on, also a

2 the sides of the nail

A. Matrix
B. Lunula
C. Nail Walls
D. 4
continuation of the matrix
A. Nail Bed C. Matrix
B. Nail Walls D. Lunula
Hyponychium

The only living reproducing part

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of the Nail.
A. Nail Bed C. Matrix
The overlapping epidermis B. Hyponychium D. Nail

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around the nail. Plate
A. Nail Plate C. Free Edge
B. Cuticle D. Nail Groves

References: Online pictures, creative commons only

Part II: Shapes of the nails

A. Squoval B. Stilleto/Pointed C. Oval D. Square E. Round

1. __ 2. __ 3. __ 4. __ 5. __
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 Basic Facts About Nail

Nails are a specialized form of skin, Nail is a plate of keratin that lies on the tips of the
fingers and toes. The main purpose of nails is to serve as ‘a layer of protection’ for our
fingers and toes. We use our hands for all intents and purposes and nails probably for little
things, scratching, and many other things. But while dealing with nails, hands, and toes we don’t
give them suitable consideration they need. Unhygienic nails can not only prompt numerous
diseases but also can eventually deliver germs and bacteria to our mouth without even paying
attention to it
Diagram of the Nail and its Structure

References: Online pictures, creative commons only

Structures of the Nail

The nail consists of three parts: nail body, nail root and free edge
Nail Body or Nail Plate - a visible portion of the nail that is attached to the nail bed.
Nail root - the beginning of nail found at the base and is embedded underneath the skin.
Free edge - end portion of the nail plate which extends beyond the fingertip. It is shaped during
manicure.

Structures Beneath the Nail

The structures beneath the nail include the nail bed, matrix, and lunula.
Nail Bed – the skin upon which the nail body or nail plate rests. It is supplied with many blood
vessels and nerves. The blood vessels supply nourishment for the nail.

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Matrix – part of the nail bed which contains nerves and blood vessels and is located beneath
the nail root. It produces cells that generate and harden the nail and will continue to grow as
long as it receives nutrition and remains in a healthy condition.
Lunula – half-moon shape found at the base of the nail where the matrix connects with the nail
bed.

Structures Surrounding the Nail

The structures surrounding the nail include the cuticle, eponychium, hyponychium,
perionychium, nail walls, and nail grooves
Cuticle - the overlapping skin around the nail. A normal cuticle should be loose and pliable.
Eponychium - cuticle extension at the base of the nail body which partly overlaps the lunula
Hyponychium – portion of the skin under the free edge of the nail.
Nail Walls – folds of the skin overlapping the sides of the nail.
Nail Grooves - are slits or tracks in the skin at the side of the nail upon which the nail moves as
it grows.
Mantle – deep fold of the skin in which the nail root is embedded.

SHAPES OF THE NAILS

The shape of the nail follows to the fingertips of an individual.

STILLETO/
SQUARE ROUND SQUOVAL OVAL
POINTED

1. Oval nail - This is common among people with long, perfect nail beds. It may be styled
slightly rounded at the base and slightly pointed at the fingertips. Most often this type of nail
has a natural look and looks very good in a short-medium length.
2. Round nail - Ideal for shorter nails, the nail is allowed to grow out straight at the sides for
approximately 1.5 mm and then the tip is filed into a rounded shape. This is a strong shape
which is great for those who keep their nails short.
3. Stiletto/ pointed nail - Filed away at the sides to a point at the tip; this shape is very weak as
the sides of the nail (which provide the strength) are totally lost.
4. Squoval nail- As the oval shape followed by squaring off the tip, this gives the nail tip
strength over the oval shape.
5. Square nail- The square shape of nails are the most famous among the nail shapes. It is
created by allowing the nail to grow out straight and then filling the tip straight across the right
angles with the rest of the nail plate.

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Activity # 1: LOOK FOR ME

Direction: Cancel out the different structures of the nail. Write your answer on the space
provided below (in any order).

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

____________ _____________
____________ _____________
____________ _____________
____________ _____________
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Activity # 2: FIND ME A MATCH

Directions: Match the Shapes of the nail with the correct description mentioned below. Write the
correct answer on the blank provided.

POINTED SQUARE ROUND OVAL SQUOVAL

NAIL NAIL NAIL NAIL NAIL
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
________ ________ _______ ________ _______

A. This gives the nail tip strength over the oval shape.
B. The most famous among the nail shapes
C. This shape is very weak as the sides of the nail (which provide the strength) are totally lost.
D. This is common among people with long, perfect nail bed
E. Ideal for shorter nails

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Activity # 3: LABEL ME

Directions: Name the different parts/structure of the nails.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.

Nail is a plate of keratin that lies on the tips of the fingers and toes
The main purpose of nails is to serve as ‘a layer of protection’ for our fingers and toes.

The nail consists of three parts: nail body, nail root, and free edge.
The structures beneath the nail include the nail bed, matrix, and lunula.
The structures surrounding the nail include the cuticle, eponychium, hyponychium,
perionychium, nail walls and nail grooves.
The shape of nail follows to the of fingertips of an individual.
The basic shapes consist of Oval nail, Round nail, Stiletto/ pointed nail, Squoval nail and
Square nail.

Rate your comprehension on our learning goals, Write YES if you fully understood
the Lesson and NO if not.
____1. Nail is a plate of keratin that lies on the tips of the fingers and toes.
____2. The Nail consist of three parts: Nail body, Nail root, and free edge.
____3. Matrix in the part of the nail that produces cells and responsible for its continuous
growth.
____4. There are 5 basic nail shapes namely; Oval, Square, Squoval, Round, and
Stiletto/Pointed.

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 ____5. The square shapes of the nail are most popular among the nail shapes.

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.

Part I: Structures of the Nail

The part of the nail that can be

filed and shaped. It is an
extension of the nail plate that

1 overlaps the hyponychium

A. Lunula C. Eponychium
B. Free edge D. Nail walls

The folds of skin that overlap the The part of the nail where the
sides of the nail nail plate rests on, also a
2 A. Matrix
B. Lunula
C. Nail Walls
D. Hyponychium 4 continuation of the matrix
A. Nail Bed C. Matrix
B. Nail Walls D. Lunula

The only living reproducing part of

The overlapping epidermis
around the nail. 5 the Nail.
A. Nail Bed C. Matrix

3 A. Nail Plate C. Free Edge

B. Cuticle D. Nail Groves
B. Hyponychium D. Nail Plate

References: Online pictures, creative commons only

Part II: Shapes of the nails

A. Squoval B. Stilleto/Pointed C. Oval D. Square E. Round

1. __ 2. __ 3. __ 4. __ 5. __

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 Direction: Complete the statement by writing (Arrange the jumbles letters) the correct
word(s) or phrase on the blank provided.

Fingernails assume a few significant jobs in the body that may give a sign with respect to why
we have them. These include:
1. (gninethgneSt). The hard, external covering on the tips of the fingernails
makes the fingertips perhaps the most grounded piece of the hand. This makes performing
ordinary assignments, including holding, less dangerous. The fingernails have numerous little
blood vessels. Trusted Source to gracefully them, and can keep up their blood stream in any
event, when you're grasping something firmly.
2. (orPniotcet). Having a fingernail covering can forestall infections and
microorganisms from entering the body. On the off chance that an individual's nail bed is upset,
they might be more in danger for nail diseases.
3. (gnicnahnE nife eengin stenmpoleved) . The
fingernails upgrade your capacity to scratch and isolated, for example, pages in a book or hairs
on your head. An individual can likewise go through their fingernails to pick things.
4._____________ (sSenaiont). While you may not think about the nails as being as delicate as
your fingertips, there's a complex system of nerves underneath the nail.

Wr i ter : Analyn L. Magalso

Validator: Vanessa Tabermio
Illustrator: Mark Gil T. Trinidad
Team Leader: Leizlee B. Daowag

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