Learning Area TLE- Nail Care Grade Level 9

W1 Quarter 4 Date
I. LESSON TITLE Nail Preparation
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING LO1. Perform different fancy designs on fingernails and toe nails
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) 1.1 Prepare nails for cleaning
TLE_HEBC9-12PMP-III/IVa-r-6
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Create Fancy Nail Designs
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
A. Introduction (Time Frame: 30 mins.)
What can you say about the illustration? Are you familiar with it?

Illustration credit: Canva

In this lesson, you will learn the proper ways of preparing nails for cleaning. Appropriate hand hygiene includes
diligently cleaning and trimming fingernails, which may harbor dirt and germs and can contribute to the spread of
some infections, such as pinworms. Fingernails should be kept short, and the undersides should be cleaned frequently
with soap and water. Because of their length, longer fingernails can harbor more dirt and bacteria than short nails,
thus potentially contributing to the spread of infection that may cause nail diseases and disorder.

Before clipping or grooming nails, prepare all tools and equipment and all equipment (for example, nail clippers
and files) should be properly cleaned. Sterilizing equipment before use is especially important when nail tools are
shared among a number of people, as is common in commercial nail salons. Since we are suffered with Pandemic
now a days cleaning nails (self- cleaning) at home is a must to followed health protocols and observed safety
precautions.
B. Development (Time Frame: 1hr and 15 mins.)

Directions: Identify the following if it is a part of preparing nails for cleaning. Mark if it is yes and X if it is not. Write your
answer in your notebook.

1. Keep nails short and trim them often.

2. Bite hangnails
3. Scrub the underside of nails with soap and water
4. Cutting away dead skin and cuticle
5. Conduct interview

Nail trimming is a simple yet important self-care routine. Not only do short, well-manicured nails look great, they are also less
likely to harbor dirt and bacteria, which can lead to an infection. In addition, the right nail clipping technique can help prevent
common issues like hangnails and ingrown toenails.
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Preparation of the nail before any nail treatment is essential. It allows for easy application and adherence of product to
the nail and is referred to as prepping.

Prepare Nails for Cleaning

Step 1: Prepare the types of instruments for this task. Nail cutter, who has small or medium slightly curved
blades, which are suitable for trimming the fingernails. Nail cutters with straight blades are suitable for
use.
Step 2: Before using your nail cutter, make sure that it is clean. Wash your nail cutter to remove dust and
germs, especially when you are sharing your nail cutter with someone else. Dry thoroughly after washing
it.
Step 3: Wash your hands. Wipe dry with any towel or tissue paper to remove extra water. This process
cleans your fingernails, and beside cleaning fingernails it also helps in softening your nails and easier to
cut them.
Step 4: You must cut your nails in a place where you can clearly see what you are doing. Put a small
container near you in which you can collect the nails.
Step 5: Decide the shape of your nails. Decide which shape you want. After deciding, lift the nail cutter
and start cutting your nails.
Step 6: Start cutting your nails starting from your little finger,
Step 7: Click on the nail cutter that can cut through the nail. You can make at least two or three cuts of
a fingernail until everything is snug. Follow the curve of the nail to get a clean cut. Check skin flaps after
each cut and remove carefully.
Step 8: Sit comfortably and crouch your knee side to easily reach up and see the nails clearly. Be sure
not to set up deep razor to prevent scratches. Adjust the position of razor if you feel any discomfort.
Step 09: After cutting your nails, use a nail file to smooth any rough and odd surface of newly trimmed
nails. When you file, do it in on tilt – from the corner of the nail to go down.
Step 10: Apply some moisturizer on your hands to keep the cuticles moisturized and smooth.

Learning Task 1:
Words Hunt: Find words related in nail cleaning. Write your answer on your notebook. (5pts. only)

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A C O T T O N D

I A L C O H O E

L C U T T E R L

L O T I O N A I

J P O N A I L F
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Learning Task 2:
Arrange Me: Below are jumbled basic procedure in preparing nail for cleaning. Arrange the procedure in proper
sequence by writing your answer on your notebook.

_____ Apply some moisturizer on your hands to keep the cuticles moisturized and smooth.
_____ Prepare the types of instruments for this task.
_____ After cutting your nails, use a nail file to smooth any rough and odd surface of newly trimmed nails.
_____ Before using your nail cutter, make sure that it is clean.
_____ Sit comfortably and crouch your knee side to easily reach up and see the nails clearly.
_____ Wash your hands. Wipe dry with any towel or tissue paper to remove extra water.
_____ Click on the nail cutter that can cut through the nail.
_____ You must cut your nails in a place where you can clearly see what you are doing.
_____ Start cutting your nails starting from your little finger.
_____ Decide the shape of your nails. Decide which shape you want.

C. Engagement (Time Frame: 1 hr.)

Learning Task 3:

Direction: Find a patron or any family member in performing the task. Take a video/picture of the patrons’ nails before and
after the application of nail cleaning. You may send it via fb messenger account/GC. Rubric will be used for assessing your
output.

Rubric for performance

CRITERIA VERY SATISFACTORY FAIRLY NEED

EXCELLENT SATISFACTORY 3 SATISFACTORY IMPROVEMENT
5 4 2 1

KNOWLEDGE Procedure was Some of the Few of the Most of the Did not show any
properly procedure were procedure were procedure were of the procedure
showed step showed showed not showed
by step

SPEED Finished ahead Finished on time Finished but late Finished but late Did not finished
of time in a few minutes for more than an
in allotted time hour

TOTAL

D. Assimilation (Time Frame: 30 mins.)

Keep these in mind.

• Set everything in place
• Keep nails short and trim them often.
• Scrub the underside of nails with soap and water (or a nail brush) every time you wash your hands.
• Clean any nail grooming tools before use
• Sterilize nail grooming tools before use.
• Avoid biting or chewing nails.
• Avoid cutting cuticles, as they act as barriers to prevent infection.
• Never rip or bite a hangnail. Instead, clip it with a clean, sanitized nail trimmer.
• Apply moisturizer on your hand and toe nails.
• Sanitize and keep tools and equipment properly
• Housekeeping process.
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V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: 30 mins.)

(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)

Direction: Answer the following questions that are being asked for. You may choose your answer on the box below. Use
separate sheet of paper for your answer.

sanitation towel Antiseptic nail cutter sterilization

1. It is used to wipe dry your fingernails and toe nails.

2. A tool used for trimming or shaping nail
3. What do you call a process of destroying some, but not all micro-organism
4. It is the process of destroying all living micro-organism
5. What do you call an agent use to prevent the multiplication of microorganisms?

VI. REFLECTION (Time Frame: 15 mins.)

• Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.

Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance

Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it in the
column for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below:
 - I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/ lesson.
✓ - I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to do/perform this
task.

Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP

Number 1 Number 3 Number 5 Number 7
Number 2 Number 4 Number 6 Number 8

VII. REFERENCES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMBND9YNWLQ

https://www.hairandbeautyjobs.com/article/nail-technician-profile/tips-and-tricks-for-the-working-nail-
technician/

Prepared by: Josefina P. Oblea Checked and Geraldine M. Constantino

Reviewed by: Louie L. Fulledo
Michaela Rada
Generosa F. Zubieta
Ermelo A. Escobinas