Nail Structure

and Shapes
PRESENTED BY: LINA M. BELLEZA
TEACHER I
CONTENT STANDARD
The learner demonstrates understanding in nail
shapes in Nail Care Services.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learner independently practice nail shapes in Nail
Care Services.
LEARNING COMPETENCY
L.O. 1: Identify nail structure and shapes
TLE_HEBC7 / 8MT-Oj-6
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Identify the different parts of the nails and shapes.
2. Perform nail trimmings to varied nail shapes.
3. Realize the importance of nail structure and shapes.
 MOTIVATION
Examine the picture and also your own fingernails. Check its structure and analyze its shape.

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
What have you observed?
Are they the same in terms of structure and shapes?
How many parts do you think our nails have?
Can you identify the structures of the nail?
ACTIVITY
Activity 1. Directions/Instructions: Read and understand the key
concepts about nail structure and shapes. Refer to TLE-Home
Economics LAS-MELC 3.

*For students who have internet connection they could visit the link
below to watch the video lesson about nail structures and shapes to
further understand the topic.
https://youtu.be/bpVNyvo8_44 
 
ACTIVITY
Activity 2.1. KNOW YOUR NAILS

Directions. Identify the different parts of the nail by labeling the picture with the corresponding parts. Choices are provided below.

*Free edge of the nail *Body of nail

* Matrix *Eponychium *Lunula
 

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Activity 2.2. WHAT SHAPE ARE YOU?

Directions: Identify the different shapes of the nail.

1.__________ 2. __________ 3. ________

4. __________ 5. ___________
ANALYSIS
Guide Questions:
Which part of the nail is filed in order to achieve the desired
shape?
Why do we need to know the parts of a nail and its structure?
 Does your snail structure and shape affect your health? How?
How are we going to take good care of our nails?
ABSTRACTION
Directions: Identify the parts of the nail and write a brief description of each part. Choose the answer inside
the box and write it on the space provided.

Answer the following questions:

What are the 5 different shapes of a nail?
What is the main purpose of nails in our body?
APPLICATION
Option 1.
Direction: Perform the trimming and shaping of nails to your family members and have the write their
comments and rate your performance.
5= Excellent 4= very good 3=good 2= needs improvement 1= unsatisfied service
Customer’s name Desired nail shape Comments/suggestions Rate

       

       

       
Option 2.
Direction: Trim your own nails. Provide a picture of before, during and after of your activity for
evaluation. Print in a short size bondpaper.
TRIM YOUR NAILS
Time start: ____ Time finish:_____
Option 3.
Since you are not allowed to be roaming around the city because of
the COVID- 19 pandemic, you may visit a nearest nail salon within
your area (particularly in Murcia Town Proper) or a local manicurist
in your barangay. Take a video or pictures (collage form) while
showing how the manicurist perform trimming of nails to various
shapes.
*Make sure to observe the minimum health protocols and standards
identified by the IATF while doing the activity. If you were 15 years
old below, make sure to conduct an interview with the presence of
your parent/guardian. Send your output via FB Messenger.
VALUE INTEGRATION
Reflection
Directions: Share your thoughts. Write your answer on the space
provided.
1. Why do we need to know the parts of a nail and its structure?
2. How are we going to take good care of our nails?
3. The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard on beauty salons and spas.
Mostly of the beauty salon were closed for over a year, if you are a
manicurist how will you still be able to have an income in this time of
pandemic?
EVALUATION
Directions: Identify the correct answer from the given choices. Write the
letter of your answer in your paper.
1. What shape of a nail is filed away at the sides to a point at the tip;
this shape is very weak?
a. Round shaped b. Oval shaped
c. Stiletto shaped d. Round shaped
2. Which of the following is the only living reproducing part of the nail?
a. Nail bed b. Nail plate
c. Nail matrix d. Free edge
Cont.
3. Which one is a strong shape which is great for those who keep their nails
short?
a. Squoval shaped b. Oval shaped
c. Stiletto shaped d. Round shaped
4. What do you call the overlapping epidermis around the nail?
a. Lunula b. Cuticle
c. Free edge d. Nail bed
5. Which of the following is a folds of skin that overlap the sides of the nail?
a. Nail walls b. Nail plate
c. Cuticle d. Lunula
THANK YOU!