_N _A _I L_ S_

A plate of keratin that lies on the tips

of fingers and toes.
 What are the
Functions of your
Nail?
 Help prevent bone damage

The fingernail also assist with

certain physical activities in
daily life.
 How fast
do nails grow?

Normal Growth Rate

0.5 to 1.2 mm per week
Growth is faster in:

Children Fingernails

Adult Toenails
Structures
of Nail
Free Edge

Nail Body

Lunula

Cuticle/
Eponychium
 Cuticle/
Eponychium Lunula
Nail Body
Free Edge

Nail Walls

Nail Bed

Nail Matrix
Shapes of
Nail
 Basic
Nail
Shapes
Round

Pointed

Oval
Square
 most popular nail shape
Square Shaped Nail sturdiest nail shape (spans the
entire width of the nail bed.)

Overview: stylish, and clean-cut,

Wear if:long fingers with a wide nail bed
Best with: bold polish colors.

1.Trim your nails to the desired length

2.File nails in one direction straight
across the entire nail
3.File lightly around the edges to clean
up any roughness.
 Best for short fingers because it
Oval Shaped Nail replicates the shape of the
finger and gives a longer
appearance.

Overview:feminine,classy and classic.

Wear if: long perfect nailbeds.
shorter fingers or shorter
hands with wide nail beds
Best with: nail art.

1.trim slightly pointed at the fingertips

2.file nails into an egg shape by
holding the nail file at an angle.
 Weakest nail shape
Pointed Shaped Nail This look is definitely for the more
daring.

Overview: high-maintenance and

elongates hands.
Wear if: time/money for upkeep
Best with: unchipped nail designs.

1.Mark the middle of the nail as a

guideline.
2.Trim the nail from the base of free
edge up to the center part
3.Alternate filing both sides to the
center of the nail.
 The strongest nail shape.
This nail shape is for the more
Round Shaped Nail conservative lady.
It's easy to maintain.

Overview: tidy, elongates short fingers.

Wear if:short fingers with short nailbeds.
Best with:any shade of polish or left
unpainted.

1. Form a square nail

2. round the nail out at slight angle
or follow the curve of your finger.
Half-moon Design
V- Shaped Design
Half-moon Design
Elephant Tusk Design
Fancy Design

Calla Lily
Leaf Design
Design
References:
https://graziadaily.co.uk/beauty-hair/nails/nail-shapes-types/

https://www.more.com/beauty/nails/nail-care/how-shape-your-nails

Learning Module: Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services

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 B. Identify the Shapes of the nail.

6. ________ 9. ________

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7. ________ 10. ________

C. List 3 importance of nails

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2. ________________

3. ________________
 Assignment
Find a patron and pick a nail shape that is best fitted
for your client then do the trimming and filling of nails.
Let your patron rate your work with the use of scoring
rubric. Print and submit the before and after picture
together with the Scoring Rubric.
Criteria Points Score
Proportion on nails 35
Workmanship 35
Client Satisfaction 20
General Appearance 10
TOTAL 100