TLE-Beauty Care

(Nail Care) Services 8

Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 11
Nail Structure
Dayalian R. Ferrer
Writer

Evelyn B. Yarin
Reviewer
 EXPECTATIONS

At the end of the learning activity, the students should be able to:

1. identify the composition of a nail structure;

2. understand the importance of knowing the structure of nails in giving
nail care service to clients; and
3. classify the uses of the different compositions of the nail structure.

PRETEST

IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Identify what is being asked in each
statement.

_________________ 1. It is the half-moon shape found at the base of the nail

where the matrix connects with the nail bed.

_________________ 2. It is the part of the nail bed which contains nerves

and blood vessels and is located beneath the nail root.

_________________ 3. It is the overlapping skin around the nail.

_________________ 4. It is the deep fold of the skin in which the nail root is
embedded.

_________________ 5. It is the slit or track in the skin at the side of the nail
upon which the nail moves as it grows.

RECAP
MULTIPLE CHOICE
I. Directions: Match the statements in Column A with the word being described in
Column B. Write the correct answer on the space provided before each number.
A B

_____ 1. This is the end portion of the nail A. Nail Body or Nail
plate which extends beyond the Plate
fingertip.
_____ 2. This is the technical term for the B. Nail Root
nail.
 _____ 3. This is the condition of the nails C. Onyx
which refers to nails diseases or
disorder.
_____ 4. This is the visible portion of the
nail that is attached to the nail D. Free Edge
bed.
_____ 5. This is the beginning of nail
found at the base and is
embedded underneath the skin. E. Onychosis

LESSON

Nail Structure

Nail are the protective caps of the fingers and toes. It is an appendage of
the skin, with whitest and translucent in appearance, having a pinkish color
of the nail bed.

Diagram of the Nail Structures

Structures Beneath the Nail

The following are the structures beneath the nail which includes the
nail bed, matrix and lunula.

 Nail Bed – a skin where the nail body or nail plate rests. It is
supplied with many blood vessels and nerves. The blood
vessels supply nourishment for the nail.
 Matrix – is a part of the nail bed that includes the nerves and
 blood vessels which is located beneath the nail root. This can
produce cells that can generate and harden the nail which
will continue to grow in a healthy condition as it receives
nutrition.

 Lunula – is the half-moon shape found at the base part of the

nail in which the matrix is being connected with the nail bed.

Structures Surrounding the Nail

The structures surrounding the nail include the cuticle,

eponychium, hyponychium, nail walls, nail grooves and mantle.

 Cuticle - the overlapping skin around the nail. A normal

cuticle should be loose and pliable.

 Eponychium - is the cuticle extension found at the base of

the nail body and partly overlaps with the lunula.

 Hyponychium – portion of the skin under the free edge of the

nail.

 Nail Walls – are the folds of skin that overlaps on the sides of
the nail

 Nail Grooves – are the slits or tracks of the skin found at the
side of the nail where the nail moves as it grows.

 Mantle – is the deep fold on the skin where the nail root is
embedded.

The characteristics of a healthy nail includes the following, nails must be firm
and flexible, it is slightly pink in color and the surface is smooth, curved and
unspotted, without any hollows or wavy ridges.
 ACTIVITIES

I. Directions: Look at the picture below. Label the parts being pointed to complete
the structure beneath the nails.

II. Directions: Look at the picture below. Label the parts being pointed to complete
the structure surrounding the nails.
1 2

6 5

1. __________________________ 4. __________________________

2. __________________________ 5. __________________________

3. __________________________ 6. __________________________
 WRAP-UP

How do you find the lesson today?

Choose from the different emoticons and explain your answer.

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

The structure of the nail is important, knowing its composition as a

manicurist can be a great help in giving clients a good nail care service.
Individually being knowledgeable about this can help you to take care
of it personally.

VALUING

How will you apply in your daily life the lesson you have learned today?

Complete the statement

I realized ___________________________________________________________

From now on _______________________________________________________

Nails are part of your overall body which is given and put in that place
for a reason or purpose. Taking care of your nails is also taking care of
your body until the smallest part of it.
 POSTTEST

I. Directions: Read the questions carefully. Identify what is being asked in each
statements. Choose your answers from the choices provided below

Cuticle Matrix Nail Bed Eponychium

Lunula Nail Walls Hyponychium

Nail Grooves Mantle Nail

______________ 1. The portion of the skin under the free edge of the nail.

______________ 2. The folds of the skin overlapping the sides of the nail.
______________ 3. The overlapping skin around the nail.
______________ 4. The slits or tracks in the skin at the side of the nail upon which
the nail moves as it grows.
______________ 5. The cuticle extension at the base of the nail body which partly
overlaps the lunula.
______________ 6. The half-moon shape found at the base of the nail where the
matrix connects with the nail bed.
_____________ 7. The protective caps of the fingers and toes.
______________ 8. The skin upon which the nail body or nail plate rests.

______________ 9. The part of the nail bed which contains nerves and blood
vessels and is located beneath the nail root.
_____________ 10. The deep fold of the skin in which the nail root is
embedded.

KEY TO CORRECTION
10. Matrix
9. Nail Bed 10. Mantle
8. Nail Grooves 9. Matrix
7. Hyponychium 6. Eponychium 8. Nail Bed
Groove 6. Mantle 5. Cuticle 7. Nail
5. Cuticle 4. Lunula 6. Lunula
5. Nail B 5. 4. Lunula 3. Nail Plate 5. Eponychium
4. Mantle A 4. 3. Nail Walls Fold 4. Nail Grooves
3. Cuticle E 3. 2. Nail Plate 2. Lateral Nail 3. Cuticle
2. Matrix C 2. 1. Free Edge Nail Fold 2. Nail Walls
1. Lunula D 1. 1. Proximal 1. Hyponychium
PRETEST RECAP ACTIVITY 1 ACTIVITY 2 POST-TEST
 References
Modules
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning
Module in Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services Exploratory Course Grade 7 /8

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education

Learning Module in Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services 9

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