TOOLS AND MATERIALS

NEEDED FOR MANICURE

AND PEDICURE
 Importance of Manicure and Pedicure

Manicures and Pedicures are equally

important for both women and men.

Trivia: Did you know that hands can easily reveal

your age?
 Our hands and feet are exposed to dirt and
the harsh weather on a daily basis, perhaps
more than other parts of our body (except
face) making them more vulnerable to
damage. This means they accumulate a
whole ton of grime and dirt, and washing is
never enough.
• Manicures and pedicures help exfoliate your
skin, and they also help in removing any
calluses on your feet.

• They will help keep your nails clean and tidy

which will prevent fungal infections.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
 Nail Cutter

Trimming your nails from time to time is

important. It’s the best to keep them short at
all times as this helps to prevent the spread of
diseases, but do not cut too much as this can
expose the sensitive part of your nail-bed and
lead to infections.
Pro Tip: Nails are softer after shower so that’s
a good time to trim them.
 Cuticle Pusher
A cuticle pusher is used to push the skin
from your nails back and away.
 If you have tough, hard skin then it’s best to
use a steel cuticle pusher. If you have soft
cuticles, use a wooden one.
 Cuticle Nipper
A cuticle nipper is a tool that is used to deal
with hang nails, tough cuticles and the dry skin
around your nails.
Pro Tip: After the cuticle has been pushed and
trimmed, use a hand-cream or lotion to
moisturize.

Always make sure to sanitize your cuticle

clipper before and after use. Store it in a dry
place to prevent rust.
 Nail Buffer
If you want to get rid of the dullness of your
nails, use a nail buffer to provide your nails
with shine.
 Don’t be over enthusiastic and buff too
vigorously as this may cause thinning of nails.
Just once a month will help you preserve the
shine of your nails.

Pro Tip: Use the finer side of the tool for

shining and smoothening.
Once you finish, apply beeswax or some
cuticle oil on the nails.
 Nail File
This tool is used to gently grind down the
edges of your nails, making them smoother
and helping you in shaping them.
 Emery boards and plain metal files being
the most commonly used tools. It’s advisable
to use emery boards as they are more gentle.
Metal files tend to be very harsh on your nails.
 Pumice Stone/ Foot File
A pumice stone is used to remove the
outermost layer of dead skin cells and calluses
usually found on the bottom of your feet.
Doing this also helps in getting rid of cracked
skin on feet.
 Nail Brush
Nail brushes are used for thorough cleaning
of nails. They can also be used to remove
stubborn stains or dirt from the nails.
 Toe Separator
This is used to place between your toes
before you put on nail polish, so it doesn’t
smudge.
 Additionally, this wonderful tool helps
realign joints, improve circulation and
straighten any bend toes which help with foot
pain.
 Orangewood Stick
This can be used for several things- push
back cuticles, clean out any dirt or even fix nail
polish errors.
 Mild Scrub
Exfoliation is the key to soft, smooth skin
and using a mild scrub for your hands and feet
is not only relaxing, but it also helps to remove
the outermost layer of dead skin cells. This
also helps in promoting circulation.
Other basic requirements besides
the above tools that already
mentioned
Lotion or Cream- Is any of various cosmetic
preparation that are applied to soften the skin.

Cotton-  is a soft white downy fiber for

dubbing or cleaning the nails and removing
nail polish.

Wet Sanitizer- is a substance or preparation for

killing germs.
Lotion or Cream Cotton
Wet Sanitizer
Finger Bowl- is a small bowl used for soaking
the fingers to soften the cuticles.

Towel- is an absorbent cloth for drying the

hands and feet.

Manicure Pillow- is a hand cushion that helps

a client to keep her hands steady and relaxed.
 Finger Bowl

Manicure Pillow
Towel
Nail Polish Remover- is an organic solvent used
to dissolve old polish on nails. Basically, there
are two different kinds of nail
polish removers: acetone and non-acetone.

Cuticle Remover- is a liquid used to soften nail

cuticles and prepare them to be cut.

Benzalkonium Chloride- use as “antibacterial”

agent in cosmetic and commercial soaps and
sanitizers.
 Nail Polish Remover

Acetone Non-acetone
Cuticle Remover Benzalkonium
Chloride
Base Coat- is a clear layer of polish applied to
the nail plate before the application of colored
polish to smoothen surface for color and
promotes nail growth to keep them healthy.

Nail Polish- is a lacquer that can be applied to

the human fingernail or toenails to decorate
and protect the nail plates, also to create
simple or complicated designs with bright
colors, charms, or other.
Base Coat Nail Polish
Top Coat- is a clear nail polish applied to the
nails after the colored polish to protect it from
scratches and chips, it makes nails harder and
keep them looking shiny.

Quick Dry- is a liquid applied to colored nail

polish to dry faster.

Solvent- is a substance used to thin out the

nail polish when it has thickened.
Top Coat Quick Dry Solvent
Cuticle Oil- is used to moisturize the cuticle,
skin and nail area. It can protect the cuticle and
nail against damage and improve the health and
appearance of the cuticles and nails.

Supply Tray- is a flat container that holds the

necessary cosmetics and implements.

Trolley- is a wheeled cart that is pushed by

hand and used for transporting manicuring and
pedicuring tools and materials.
Cuticle Oil Supply Tray
Trolley
EQUIPMENTS
Chairs- are seats with back support which have
four legs and some have rests for the arms.

Manicure Table- Is a furniture especially

designed for giving manicure. Usually it has a
laminated plastic surface and drawer for storing
materials. It is often fitted with ball caster for
easy mobility.
Chairs Manicure Table
Foot Spa Machine- is a electronic gadget used
for soaking, bathing and massaging a feet
during a foot spa.
Foot Spa Machine
References:
• https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/manicure-and-p
edicure-tools/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_polish
• https://www.slideshare.net/LhengAlfaro/nail-care-to
ols-and-equipment
• https://www.livestrong.com/article/151704-why-use
-cuticle-oil/