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TLE
Beauty Care
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Basic Manicure and Pedicure
Services, Equipment,
Implements, Cosmetics, and the
Materials Used in
Manicure/Pedicure
(Week 2)
 What I Need to Know

This module is for the Junior High School Technical Livelihood Education (TLE) track
major in Beauty Care/Nail Care Services. This module includes the development of
the learner’s knowledge, skills, and attitude needed in performing hand spa
treatment.

This serves as a tool for learners and teachers in gauging the transfer of knowledge,
skills, and attitude. The learners can only proceed to the next part once he/she
accomplishes the prior tasks provided. The activities in this module are thoroughly
thought out to be more engaging. Most importantly, it is income-generating!

This module will cover the following lessons:

Lesson 1 – Procedure of Basic Manicure and Pedicure Services
Lesson 2 – Equipment, Implements, Cosmetics, and Materials Used in
Manicure/Pedicure

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. understand the procedure of basic manicure and pedicure services;
2. discuss the types of a manicure;
3. familiarize the different equipment, implements, cosmetics, and materials
used in manicure/pedicure;
4. differentiate equipment and implements from cosmetics and materials used
in manicure/pedicure;
5. organize equipment, implements, cosmetics, and materials used in
manicure/pedicure at home; and
6. show eagerness in familiarizing equipment, implements, cosmetics, and
materials used in manicure /pedicure.

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 What I Know

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ____________
Name of Activity: What I Know Date: __________________

Directions: Read each of the following questions carefully and choose the letter of
the correct answer.

1. It is a standard manicure that does NOT include hand, finger, and arm massage.
A. Booth manicure B. Long manicure C. Men’s manicure D. Short manicure
2. It is used to remove old nail polish on the nail.
A. Absorbent cotton C. Nail polish remover
B. Cuticle remover D. Soap
3. It is consumed during manicures and must be replaced from time to time.
A. Equipment B. Furnitures C. Implements D. Materials
4. It is applied directly to the nails to protect these against stains from the
pigments in color nail polish.
A. Base coat B. Color enamel C. Quick-dry D. Top coat
5. It is used for trimming the cuticle.
A. Cuticle nipper C. Nail buffer
B. Cuticle pusher D. Surgical knife
6. It is used for shaping the free edge of the nails.
A. Cuticle nipper B. Emery board C. Nail cutter D. Nail file
7. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
A. Cleansing tissue B. Container C. Sanitized towel D. Spatula
8. Which of the following statement is CORRECT?
A. Wipe the tabletop with cotton saturated with water.
B. Place creams, lotions, and nail polishes on the right side of the table.
C. Place the nail file, emery board, and buffer on the left side of the table.
D. Place a clean cushion in the center of the table by the end of the towel towards
the manicurist.
9. Which of the following ways of holding and handling nail care implements is
INCORRECT?
A. Hold the clippers with cutting edges upward between thumb, index, and
middle finger.
B. Cuticle nail pusher is held in the same manner as in writing with a pencil.
The dull spade side is used to push back and loosen the cuticles.
C. Pick up the cuticle nipper by the handles and turn the cutting edges towards
you. Place the bent tip of the index finger over the top of the shank.
D. Insert the ring finger and pinky in the nail brush handle and brush the nails
with a downward motion from the base to the fingertips to clean the nails and
fingers.

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10. The following are sets of equipment and implements used in manicure and
pedicure EXCEPT one.
A. cuticle scissors, emery board, nail clipper, and nail file
B. cuticle pusher, nail brush, nail cutter, and orangewood stick
C. cuticle oil, nail bleach, nail polish remover, and massage cream
D. manicure table, patron’s chair, supply tray, and wet sanitizer container

What’s In

Before, manicure and pedicure were considered as a luxury that only the wealthy
people deserve their nails to be well treated. But today, manicure and pedicure are
considered necessary because they are essential parts of good grooming.

Your hands and feet are the busiest parts of your body, they never take a day off, so
take care of them. Good manicures and pedicures enhance fingernails and toenails.
It is believed that you are not completely dressed without having them groomed.

This module will teach you the Procedure of Basic Manicure and Pedicure Services
as well as the Equipment, Implements, Cosmetics, and Materials Used in
Manicure/Pedicure.

What’s New

Instructions: Read the clues below and complete the crossword puzzle.

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 Lesson The procedure of Basic Manicure
1 and Pedicure Services

What Is It

Before you proceed in cleaning nails, it is important to do the following:

▪ Consult client on desired nail service activity and specific requirements and
consultation record is agreed and signed.
▪ Check and analyzed the client's hand nail structure and condition.

If you found out that there are signs of infection such as swelling, redness, and
presence of pus when you examine the fingernails and toenails, do not perform
nail services, but instead refer that person to a physician.

Pre-Service Procedure

A. Cleaning and Disinfecting

1. Wear gloves while doing this pre-service procedure to prevent contamination
of the implements with your hands. It is also a way to protect the hand from
strong chemicals in the disinfectant solution.
2. Wash all the implements thoroughly with soap and warm water. Brush
grooved items as possible, and open hinged implements to scrub the area.
3. Rinse away all traces of soap with warm running water, if not removed, it
affects the effectiveness of the disinfectants. Dry implements with a clean
towel or allow them to air-dry on a clean towel. Once done, they are ready for
disinfection.
4. Immersed cleaned implements in a suitable disinfection container containing
disinfectant for the required time which is usually 10 minutes. Do not forget
to open hinged implements before immersing them in the disinfectant
solution. Try to avoid skin contact by using tongs or wearing gloves.
5. Remove implements, rinse, and dry them thoroughly.
6. Store disinfected implements in a clean, dry container until needed.
7. Remove gloves, wash your hands with soap, rinse, and dry with a clean towel.
8. Finally, clean and disinfect the manicure table with disinfectant.

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B. Manicure Table Setup

1. Wipe the tabletop with cotton saturated with 70% alcohol.

2. The drawer of the manicure table should face the manicurist.
3. Place creams, lotions, and nail polishes on the left side of the table.
4. Place nippers, scissors, tweezer, and orangewood sticks in the sanitizer. Place
it on the left side of the table.
5. Place alcohol, antiseptic, and jar of cotton on the right side of the table.
6. The nail file, emery board, and buffer are placed on the right side of the table.
7. Attach a small plastic bag to the side of the table with tape. This is used for
disposing of used supplies.
8. Place a clean cushion in the center of the table with the end of the towel
towards the manicurist.
9. Fill a finger bowl with warm soapy water. Place it on the right side of the table.

C. Greet Client
1. Greet your client with a smile, introduce yourself if you have not met, and
shake hands. Ask for the consultation card he or she filled out in the reception
area, especially if the client is new.
2. Escort your client to the handwashing area and show them the proper way.
Once you have done the demonstration, hand your client a clean brush and
let her wash her hand.
3. Show your client to your worktable and ensure the client's safety and comfort
before and during the entire process.
4. Discuss the information on the consultation card to determine the best
procedure for the service.

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 Post-Service Procedure

A. Advise Clients and Promote Products

1. Proper home care will make sure that the client’s nails look nice until he or
she returns for another service.
2. Depending on the service provided, there may be several retail products that
you should recommend to the client to take home. This is the time to do so.
Explain why they are important and how to use them.

B. Schedule Next Appointment and Thank Client

1. Escort the client to the front desk to schedule the next appointment and to
collect payment for the service.
2. Be sure to thank the client before he leaves the salon, and you return to your
station.
3. Record on the client consultation card all service information, products used,
observations, and retail recommendations. Then keep the form in its
designated place.
C. Prepare Work Area and Implements for Next Client
1. Clean and disinfect your manicure table and properly dispose of all used
materials.
2. Disinfect implements. Reset the manicure table with a disinfected tool.

Types of Manicure

There are different types of manicures applicable for men and women. As a
manicurist, you can also offer or suggest the types of manicures to your client.

1. Long Manicure – is a standard manicure including hand, finger, and arm

massage.
2. Short Manicure – this is a standard manicure that does not include hand,
finger, and arm massage.
3. Booth Manicure – manicure is done under the same physical condition while
the patron is receiving other services.
4. Oil or Lanolin Manicure – substitutes hot oil or lanolin in place of water for
the soaking period.
5. Men’s Manicure – a man’s manicure with nails filed round and buffed or
completed with a clear liquid polish.

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 Lesson Equipment, Implements, Cosmetics,
and Materials Used in
2 Manicure/Pedicure
▪ Equipment and Implements – are articles in manicuring that are durable.
▪ Cosmetics and Materials – are supplies that are consumed and must be
replaced.
▪ Implements – are also known as Tools.

Equipment Pictures Descriptions/Uses

Manicuring table and A manicure table is a workstation, of

adjustable lamp any variety, at which a
manicurist/nail technician does her
work.

Patron’s chair and

manicurist’s chair or The adjustable upholstered seat is
stool fitted over a metal or chrome.

Supply tray It is used for holding cosmetics.

Finger bowl It is used for holding warm and soapy

water.

Container It is used for clean absorbent cotton.

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Electric heater It is used for heating oil when giving a
hot oil manicure.

Wet sanitizer It contains a liquid chemical

container sanitizing agent for sanitizing and
disinfecting tools implements.

Implements Pictures Description/Uses

Wooden manicure sticks are intended

Orangewood sticks
for a variety of uses, such as cleaning
underneath the nails and removing
polish from around the cuticle and
nails.

Nail file It is used for shaping the free edge of

the nails.

Cuticle pusher
It is used to push back or loosen the
cuticle.

Cuticle nipper or It is used for trimming the cuticle.

cuticle scissor

Nail brush A small plastic brush is used to

cleanse the hand and nails of debris.

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 A wooden, sandpaper-like stick with
Emery board
a fine texture on one side and a
coarse texture on the other side is
used to gently grind down the edges
of the nails.
It has two grits on one side and
Nail buffer smooth, gray material on the other
side. The smooth side is used to give
a glossy shine to nails when
polished. The coarse side is used to
smoothen irregular nail ridges.

Nail clipper or nail A metal device used to cut or shorten

cutter fingernails and toenails

Cosmetics Pictures Descriptions/Uses

Base coat
A liquid product is applied directly to
the nails to protect these against
stains from the pigments in colored
nail polishes.

Color enamel/ Should be applied twice over the

Nail polish base coat to give strength and color
to the nail plate.

Top coat A liquid product is applied over the

color enamels. This product protects
the polish and minimizes its
chipping and cracking.

Quick-dry An oil product is sprayed or brushed

over the topcoat to quicken the
drying process.

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Nail polish remover It is used to remove old nail polish
on the nail.

Nail polish solvent It is used to thin out nail polish when

it thickened.

Cuticle oil It is used to soften and lubricate the

skin around the nail.

Cuticle remover It is used to soften the cuticle.

Nail bleach It is used to remove nail stains.

Nail whitener It is applied under the free edge to

make the tips look whiter.

Massage cream It is used to prevent friction burns

during a massage and to soften and
moisturize the skin.

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 Materials Pictures Descriptions/Uses

Absorbent cotton It is used for the application of

cosmetics to nails.

Soap
It is used for a finger bath.

Warm water
It is used for a finger bath.

Sanitized towel Can be placed under a client’s hand for

a soft, clean surface during manicures
and can be used as a wiping aid.

Cleansing tissue
It is used whenever necessary.

Antiseptic It is used to avoid infection when

minor injuries to tissues surrounding
the nails occur.

Disinfectant It is used for sanitizing implements,

and for disinfecting the manicuring
table.

Spatula It is used for removing creams from

jars.

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The following are the proper way of holding and handling some nail care implements.

Orangewood Stick
It is held in the same manner as in writing with a pencil. To loosen
the cuticle, work around the nail; for applying oil or solvent,
slightly dip the cotton-tipped orangewood stick and work around
the base of the nail; to clean under the free edge of the nail, from
the center toward each side, with gentle pressure so that live
tissue at the root of the nail will not be injured.

Cuticle Nail Pusher

It is held in the same manner as in writing with a pencil. The dull
spade side is used to push back and loosen the cuticles. Keep
cuticle moist using cuticle remover while working. Use the cuticle
pusher in a flat position to remove the dead cuticle adhering to
the nail without scratching the nail plate. In using the pusher,
avoid too much pressure to prevent injury on tissues.

Cuticle Nipper
Pick up the cuticle nipper by the handles and turn the cutting
edges towards you; place the bent tip of the index finger over the
top of the shank. Place the thumb on the side of the handle and
the remaining fingers over the opposite handle. Use it with utmost
care to remove dead cuticles and hangnails so as not to injure live
tissue.

Nail Cutter

Hold the clippers with cutting edges downward between thumb,

index, and middle finger. Press clipper handles by squeezing
them together and removing excess nail length.

Nail Brush
Insert the ring finger and pinky in the nail brush handle and
brush the nails with a downward motion from the base to the
fingertips to clean the nails and fingers.

Nail Buffer
Place the thumb and the ring finger under the handle of the buffer
while the index and the middle fingers are on its top and the pinky
is on its side. Apply a small amount of powder over the buffer then
buff the nails with downward strokes from the base to the free
edge of each nail until a smooth clear gloss has been obtained. To
prevent heating and burning sensation, lift the buffer from the
nail after each stroke.

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 What’s More

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ____________
Name of Activity: What’s More Date: __________________

Instructions: Identify the term described in the statement. Choose the correct
answer from the box below.

A. Absorbent cotton I. Nail bleach

B. Cuticle nipper J. Nail clipper
C. Cuticle oil K. Nail file
D. Cuticle pusher L. Nail polish remover
E. Cuticle remover M. Nail polish solvent
F. Disinfectant N. Spatula
G. Finger bowl O. Topcoat
H. Manicuring table and adjustable lamp

_____ 1. It is a workstation, of any variety, at which a manicurist/nail technician

does her work.
_____ 2. It is used for holding warm and soapy water.
_____ 3. It is used for shaping the free edge of the nails.
_____ 4. It is used to push back or loosen the cuticle.
_____ 5. It is used for trimming the cuticle.
_____ 6. It is a metal device used to cut or shorten fingernails and toenails.
_____ 7. It is a liquid product applied over the color enamels.
_____ 8. It is used to remove old nail polish on the nail.
_____ 9. It is used to thin out nail polish when it thickened.
_____ 10. It is used to soften and lubricate the skin around the nail.
_____ 11. It is used for the application of cosmetics to nails.
_____ 12. It is used for sanitizing implements, and for disinfecting the manicuring
table.
_____ 13. It is used to soften the cuticle.
_____ 14. It is used to remove nail stains.
_____ 15. It is used for removing creams from jars.

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 What I Have Learned

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ____________
Name of Activity: What I Have Learned Date: __________________

Directions: Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What are the different types of manicures?

2. How will you prepare a correct manicure table setup?
3. What are the different equipment, implements, cosmetics, and materials used
in manicuring/pedicuring?
4. What is the difference between equipment and implements, from cosmetics
and materials?
5. Why is it necessary to use proper equipment, implements, cosmetics, and
materials in manicuring/pedicuring?

What I Can Do

Do not forget to write the following details upon the submission of the output:
Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ____________
Name of Activity: What I Can Do

Activity 1. Manicure Table Setup

Instructions: Copy the illustration below and identify the equipment, implements,
cosmetics, and materials which are present on a manicure table setup
below. (11 pts)

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Activity 2. Equipment, Implements, Cosmetics, and Materials Used in
Manicure/Pedicure

Instructions: Make a flashcard (do-it-yourself) on equipment, implements,

cosmetics, and materials used in manicure/pedicure. You can cut, draw, or
print the needed pictures.

Materials/Tools:
• Bond paper
• Cardboard (used folders will do)
• Coloring materials
• Glue
• Pencil
• Pictures (equipment, implements, cosmetics, and materials used in
manicure/pedicure)
• Ruler
• Scissors

Performance Rubrics
Criteria Excellent Good Fair Score
(5pts) (3pts) (1pt)
1. Content
2. Creativeness/Neatness
3. Timeliness
4. Presentation
Total Score (20pts)

Assessment

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ____________
Name of Activity: Assessment Date: __________________

Directions: Read each of the following questions carefully and choose the letter of
the correct answer.

1. It is a workstation where a manicurist/nail technician does her work.

A. Bar stool C. Manicurist’s chair
B. Manicure table D. Massage table
2. It is used for heating oil when giving a hot oil manicure.
A. Double boiler C. Facial steamer
B. Electric heater D. Pot

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3. It is used in cleaning underneath the nails and removing polish from around the
cuticle and nails.
A. Cuticle pusher C. Orangewood stick
B. Emery board D. Toothpick
4. It is used to remove nail stains.
A. Cuticle oil C. Nail whitener
B. Nail bleach D. Warm water
5. It is used to cut or shorten fingernails and toenails.
A. Nail buffer C. Nail file
B. Nail cutter D. Scissor
6. It is an oil product sprayed or brushed over the topcoat to quicken the drying
process.
A. Cuticle oil C. Quick dry
B. Cuticle remover D. Solvent
7. It is a manicure done under the same physical condition while the patron is
receiving other services.
A. Booth manicure C. Men’s manicure
B. Long manicure D. Oil manicure
8. Which is NOT a material used in a manicure?
A. Absorbent cotton C. Disinfectant
B. Cleaning tissue D. Finger bowl
9. Which of the following manicure table set up is INCORRECT?
A. The drawer of the manicure table should face the manicurist.
B. Place alcohol, antiseptic, and jar of cotton on the right side of the table.
C. Fill a finger bowl with warm soapy water. Place it on the left side of the table.
D. Place nippers, scissors, tweezer, and orangewood sticks in the sanitizer.
Place it on the left side of the table.
10. Which of the following statement is CORRECT?
A. Rinse away all traces of soap with cold running water, if not removed, it affects
the effectiveness of the disinfectants.
B. Immersed cleaned implements in a suitable disinfection container containing
disinfectant for the required time which is usually 10 hours.
C. Wearing gloves while doing the pre-service procedure prevents contamination
of the implements with your hands. It also protects the hand from strong
chemicals in the disinfectant solution.
D. Greet your client with a sober face, introduce yourself if you have not met, and
shake hands. You may ask for the consultation card he or she filled out in the
reception area, especially if the client is new.

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 Additional Activity

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ____________
Name of Activity: Additional Activity Date: ____________________

Instructions: Identify the equipment, implements, cosmetics, and materials used

in manicure/pedicure that are available at home by writing its name in its
respective box. Follow the format below and fill in the necessary information.
Also, for verification purposes, take a picture/video of yourself while doing
this activity. Submit your output to your teacher through messenger or any
preferred online platform.

Equipment Implements Cosmetics Materials

1
2
3
4
5

Answer Key

15. N
14. I
13. E
12. F
11. A
10. C
9. M
8. L
7. O
6. J
5. B
4. D
3. K
2. G
1. H

What’s More

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