Beauty Care Services

Technology and

livelihood Education 8
Tools – articles used in any nail care service which are
durable or permanent and are hand-held. It is also called as
implements.
1.Nail cutter  
2.Nail nipper  
3.Orange stick
4. Nail files/Emery boards  
 5. Nail brush
6. Foot file
7. Foot spa basin
8. Steel nail file  
9. Pusher  
10. Pedicure nail brush  
11. Pumice stone  
12. Toe separators  
13. Nail buffer
Materials – are cosmetics and supplies that are consumed and should
be replaced from time to time and also called consumables.
1. Nail polish
2. Cotton balls
3. Nail polish remover
4. Softener
5. Cuticle cream
6. Cuticle oil
7. Solvent
8. Base coat
9. Cuticle remover
10.Acetone nail polish remover
11.Nail polish thinner polish.
Equipment – permanent items used in manicure that are durable and
do not have to be replaced until they wear out.
1. Foot spa basin
2. Trolley
3. Foot spa machine
4. Foot spa stool/chair
5. Hand spa machine
6. Manicurist’s chair/stool
7. Manicure table
8. Finger bowl
9. Disinfectant container
10.Manicure pillow
11.Manicure tray
12.Mixing bowl
Sterilization – it deals with the methods used to prevent the growth of
germs or destroy them entirely.
Sanitation – the promotion of hygiene, prevention of disease and
reduction of pathogens or bacteria on a surface.
 Sanitation Techniques
A. Physical agents
B. Chemical Agents
Antiseptics – a substance which may kill or retard the growth of
bacteria without killing them and ensure safety of the skin.
Disinfectant – destroys bacteria and used to sanitize implements.
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) – a cross-disciplinary area
concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people
engaged in work or employment.
Hazards – anything that has potential to harm the health or safety of a
person or plant.
 Common Workplace Hazards and its Control Measure

HAZARDS CONTROL MEASURES

Slips, trips  Unplug equipment when not in use.
and fall  Keep walkways, workstations and chairs clear. Clean up
spills immediately after they occur.
 Provide adequate lighting.
 Provide prover stepladders for employees to reach items
that are not accessible from the ground.
Fire  Keep all escape routes and fire exists clear at all times.
 Store products away from sources of heat and ignition or
below room temperatures and in a dry place.
 Turn off and unplug electrical devices at night.
 Instruct employees on what to do in case of a fire and
practice fire escape drills on a regular basis.
Electrical  Create a system of regularly inspecting equipment for
safety wear and tear and do not allow equipment to be used
until it is repaired.
 Keep a maintenance log for all electrical equipment.
 Turn off and unplug electrical devices at night.
 Provide adequate sockets for all workstations. Instruct
your employees to not overload sockets.
Hazardous  Obtain and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all
hazardous products used on your premises.
substances  Assess the risks of using new products before they are initially
used.
 Store and use all products in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
 Exercise extreme caution when disposing of surplus chemicals.
 If employees show signs of dermatitis or asthma, assist them in
receiving proper medical treatment and offer solutions to
minimize problems in the future, such as improving ventilation
problems and making sure employees wear hand and body
protection against hazardous chemicals.
Manual handling of  Employees should avoid lifting items that are
too heavy for them to safely lift. They should
materials use lifting assist devices or seek assistance from
another staff member instead.
 Train employees on the proper lifting
techniques for various types and sizes of loads.
 Design workstations to ensure that employees
have enough room to move around
comfortably while working.
 Provide customer chairs that can be adjusted
depending on the height of the customer and
employee.
Poor  Make sure reusable equipment is sterilized after each
hygiene client.
 Use techniques to prevent cross-contamination when
using creams, make-up products, wax pots and others.
 Wash towels after each use.
 Hazardous Chemicals found in Nail Salon Products

TYPE OF PRODUCTS EFFECT

Acetone (nail polish remover)  Headache
 Dizziness
 Irritated eyes, skin and throat
Acetonitrile (fingernail glue  Irritated nose and throat
remover)  Breathing problems
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Weakness
 Exhaustion
Butyl acetate (nail polish, nail  Headaches
polish remover)  Irritated eyes, skin, nose, mouth and
throat
Nail polish  Nausea
 Irritated eyes, skin, nose, mouth and
throat
 Long term exposures to high
concentrations may cause other
serious effects

Ethyl methacrylate (EMA),  Asthma

(artificial liquid)  Irritated eyes, skin, nose and mouth
 Difficulty in concentrating
 Exposures while pregnant may affect
your child
Nail polish, nail  Difficulty in breathing
hardener  Includes coughing, asthma-like attack
 Wheezing
 Allergic reactions
 Irritated eyes, skin, nose, mouth and throat
 Formaldehyde can cause cancer
Methacrylic acid  Skin burns
 Irritated eyes, skin, nose, mouth and throat
 At higher concentrations, this chemical can cause
difficulty in breathing
Quaternary  Irritated skin and nose
ammonium  May cause asthma
compounds
(disinfectants)
Chemical hazards – workers may breathe in the harmful vapors,
dusts or mists, swallow the product if it is accidentally transferred
onto foods or cigarettes.
Biological hazards – refers to organisms or organic matters that are
harmful to human health.
Ergonomic hazards – workers use forceful repetitive movements
such as filing and buffing nails and holding uncomfortable positions
for a long period of time.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- is a clothing equipment
designed to be worn by a manicurist or salon workers to protect them
from risks of injury or illness.
PPE of a Salon Worker
 
a)Gloves
b)Eyewear
c)Protective mask
d)Proof apron
 Fingernail- acts as protective plate and enhances the
sensation of the fingertip
NAIL STRUCTURE
Nail disorder – a condition caused by injury or disease
of toe nail unit.
Toenail Disorder and Diseases
 Bruised nail
 Discolored nail
 Hangnail
 Leukonychia
 Onychatrophia or Atrophy of the nail
 Onychauxis or Hypertrophy
 Onychocryptosis (ingrown nails)
 Eggshell nail
 Onychorrhexis
 Onychophagy (Bitten nails)
 Pterygium
 Furrows (corrugations)
 Nevus
 Paronychia
 Pseudomonas
 Onychomycosis
 Onychatrophia
 Vertical ridges
 Hematoma
 Fungal infections
 Brittle nails or splitting nails

Shapes of nails
 Oval nail
 Round nail
 Stiletto/pointed nail
 Squoval
 Square nail
Type of Nail Polish
1.Half-moon – this is where half-moon shape, the lunular at
the base of the nails is unpolished.
2.Slim line or free walls – where you leave a slight margin on
each side of the nail plate. It makes wide nails appear
narrower.
3.Hairline tip – where the nail polish is applied to the whole
nail and a section at the top is removed with polish
remover.
4.Free edge – where the free edge of the nail is left
unpolished to prevent chipping
Full coverage – this is when the entire nail is polished