Nail Care Quarter 1 Module 1
Nail Care Quarter 1 Module 1
Nail Care Quarter 1 Module 1
Technology and
Livelihood Education
Quarter 1 Module1:
Week 1
Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Technology and1 Livelihood Education - 8 Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use
this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected
to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.
For the learner:
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Beauty Care (Nail Care Services). The scope of this module permits
it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged
to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read
them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
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Let’s Try
A. Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
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Lesson Use of Nail Care Tools and Equipment
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Nail care service is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and
toenails performed at home or in a nail salon. This involves preparing the
client, cleaning of fingernails and toenails, applying nail polish, and applying
final retouch. These are given to both male and female customers. You will
earn more if you are knowledgeable, creative, and skilful in performing these
tasks. This module will teach you how to give the best manicure/pedicure
services. With constant practice and right materials, you can be excellent in
your craft as professional manicurist/pedicurist
A manicure or pedicure is a service that keeps the nails and skin of the
hands and feet in healthy condition. This may mean smoothing calloused skin
on your feet, as well as maintaining the cuticles of your hands. Adding proper
oils and shaping nails helps keep them strong.
Let’s recall
Directions: Below are the different tools commonly found at home. Identify
which tools should be kept for each toolbox. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
2 2. 2.
3 3. 3.
4 4. 4.
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The activities ahead of you will refine your understanding about
the use of nail care tools and equipment. Readings and insights
are provided to nurture the existing knowledge brought by the
series of activities starting from your first day of reading this
module. So keep going!
Let’s Explore
Directions: Based on the illustration below, what have you observed? What
are the things they are using? Are they helpful on the activity they are doing?
Explain your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Let’s Elaborate
NAIL CARE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
TOOLS are the articles used in any nail care service which are durable or
permanent and are hand-held. Tools are also referred to as implements.
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Emery board- It is used for filing soft and fragile nails. It is
a wooden, sand paper-like stick with a fine texture on one
side and a coarse texture on the other side.
4.
6.
9.
10.
Equipment
These are permanent items used in manicure that are durable and do not have
to be replaced until they wear out.
The following are the equipment used in manicure.
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Manicurist Stool - is the adjustable upholstered seat
fitted over a metal or chrome.
2.
Disinfectant container is a receptacle large enough to
hold the disinfectant solution in which objects to be
sanitized is immersed. A cover is provided with most
disinfection containers to prevent contamination of the
3. solution when it is not in use.
4.
6.
7.
Materials
These are supplies that are used during a manicure and need to be
replaced for each client. The following are the materials used in manicure.
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Garbage bins/bags are plastic disposable bags or trash
receptacles used to contain rubbish to keep the place clean.
3.
NAIL COSMETICS
2.
3.
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Solvent - is a substance used to thin out the nail polish
when it has thickened
5.
6.
7.
Top Coat is a clear nail polish applied to the nails after the
colored polish to protect it from scratches and chips, it makes
8. nails harder and keep themlooking shiny.
Let’s Dig In
Activity 1.1
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
____________________ 1. What do we call the tool that is used to push back or loosen
the cuticles?
____________________ 2. What implement is used to shape the free edges of the nail
with the coarse side and bevel the nail with the finer side?
___________________ 3. What hand tool is made of metal and is used to trim
fingernails and toenails?
__________________ 4. How do we call the implement used for smoothening and
polishing the nails?
____________________ 5. How is a wooden, sand paper-like stick with a fine texture
on one side and a coarse texture on the other side used to gently
grind down the edges of the nails called?
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___________________ 6. How do we call the implement with pointed and rounded
ends to remove excess polish?
___________________ 7. What electronic gadget is used for soaking, bathing and
massaging the feet during a foot spa?
____________________ 8. What do we call the equipment in a salon that is sterilizing
metal implements to kill micro-organisms?
___________________ 9. How do we call the simple seat with three or four legs designed
to provide comfort and elevation during a foot spa?
____________________ 10. What electronic gadget is used to soothe pain of arthritis,
muscle spasms and dry cracked skin of the hands?
Let’s Remember
Directions: Fill in the blank to complete each sentence. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. A __________________ is used to cover the clients’ cushion before each
manicure.
2. A liquid applied on a colored nail polish to make it dry faster is called
________________.
3. The _______________is a tool that is used to push back or loosen the
cuticle
4. You can use ____________ to soften nail cuticles and prepare them to be
cut.
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5. A ______________is an adjustable upholstered seat fitted over a metal or
chrome.
Let’s Apply
At home, practice using some of the nail care tools and equipment
that you have, but make sure to take extra care in using those tools and
equipment and with parents supervision.
Let’s Evaluate
Activity 1.2
Directions: Match the word in column A with its description in column B. Write
the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet.
Column A Column B
1. Emery board a. An electronic gadget that is used in giving foot
2. Nail buffer spa.
3. Callous remover b. It is used for filing soft and fragile nails.
4. Foot spa machine c. An implement that is used to bevel and smoothen
5. Cuticle nipper the nail.
d. A tool that is used to remove callouses
6. Cuticle pusher
e. It is used to remove nail polish
7. Foot scrub f. It is a soft material inserted to toes
8. Orangewood stick g. It is an implement with pointed and rounded ends
9. Acetone used to remove excess polish
10. Toe nail separator h. An implement used to push dead cuticle
i. It is a mixture of natural ingredients to keep feet
soft ,smooth and moisturized
j. It is used to trim excess cuticle at the base of
the nail
Let’s Extend
Activity 1.1 Definition
Directions: Define the following words, write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Emery Board –
2. Cuticle Nipper –
3. Foot Scrub -
4. Disinfectant Container –
5. Acetone –
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Let’s try
A. Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on
aseparate sheet of paper.
1. It is the process of destroying all living micro-organisms.
a. Sanitation c. Sterilization
b. Disinfecting d. Sanitization
2. It is the process of destroying some, but not all micro-organisms using
heat or antiseptics.
a. Sanitation c. Sterilization
b. Disinfecting d. Sanitization
3. It is a substance used to control micro-organisms on non-living
surfaces.
a. Antiseptic c. Disinfectant
b. Solvent d. Nail Hardener
4. It is an agent that prevents the multiplication of micro-organisms.
a. Antiseptic c. Disinfectant
b. Solvent d. Nail Hardener
5. It is the application of measures to promote public health and prevent
the spread of infectious diseases.
a. Sanitation c. Sterilization
b. Disinfecting d. Sanitization
Let’s recall
Directions: You are given different nail care tools, materials, cosmetics and
equipment. Identify them and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
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The activities ahead of you will refine your understanding about
the maintainance of nail care tools and equipment. Readings and
insights are provided to nurture the existing knowledge brought by
the series of activities starting from your first day of reading this
module. So keep going!
Let’s explore
Direction. Analyze the pictures below. How would you describe them?
What do you think you are going to do after giving manicure to each
every client? What are the important things you have to consider after
using the nail care tools and equipment?
As a manicurist, you should give attention to the proper maintenance of nail care implements and
equipment. They should be properly cleaned and disinfected after servicing each client.
Let’s Elaborate
Check condition of tools and equipment
Sterilization and Sanitation of Nail Care Equipment and implements
Sanitization
Sterilization
is the process of destroying some, not all
-is the process of microorganisms. Sterilization and sanitization
destroying all techniques applied in the beauty salon involve the
living micro- use of physical agents like heat and radiation; and
chemical agents like antiseptics and vapor
organisms.
fumigants.
vs.
Disinfectant Antiseptic
-is a substance used to
- is an agent that prevents the
control micro-organisms on
multiplication of micro organisms.
non-living surfaces such as
Since it is milder than a disinfectant, it
tools, equipment, and
can be used directly on the skin.
furniture/ fixtures.
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Preparation of Equipment to be Sanitized
a. Read directions on disinfectant.
b. Measure and mix the disinfectant as directed.
c. Saturate a cleaning cloth with disinfectant solution and wipe entire
surface area of equipment.
d. Wipe the surface dry with paper towel to dry it.
e. Dispose of sanitizing solution and used towels.
Preparation of Metal Implements for Sterilization
a. Soak the implements in hot, soapy water solution to remove any
debris and oil residue. Rinse them thoroughly.
b. Place the implements in a 70% to 90% alcohol solution for 20
minutes.
c. Remove the implements from solution, wipe them dry, and place
them into a dry sterilizer.
Preparation of the Sanitizing Jar
a. Tools which are made of plastic should be kept clean and sanitized properly
in preparation for the next patron.
b. Empty bottles and containers are discarded in a covered trash bin.
c. Used treatment products and other chemicals are stored, arranged and
properly labeled in the cabinet.
d. Finger bowls must be sanitized before use of every client.
e. The hand and foot spa machines must be flushed with a solution of about
5% bleach and circulate the liquid through the system for at least 10 minutes.
f. Leave the solution in the hand and foot spa machines overnight or at least
5-10 hours before draining the machines so that they are thoroughly
sanitized.
g. Table tops and door handles are wiped with disinfectant and the floor
should be mopped with disinfectant as well.
h. Metal tools and instruments must be sterilized following proper sterilization
techniques. After the process, store in a dry cabinet until needed.
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i. Tools/Implements which are made of porous materials such as nail files,
buffers, nail brushes and orangewood sticks can harbor bacteria easily. Since
they are wood products which cannot be sterilized, these tools should not be
reused.
j. Waste materials should be disposed properly in an enclosed waste bin fitted
with polythene bag. The bin should be sanitized with disinfectant regularly in
a well ventilated area. Remember to wear protective gloves while doing this.
k. Contaminated wastes should be disposed off as recommended by local
authority.
l. Any tool or equipment in poor condition must be repaired immediately or
disposed properly so as not to pose danger to the clients as well as the
beautician
Let’s Dig In
Activity 1.1
Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is
correct, and FALSE if it is not. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
_______1. Remove implements from wet or dry sanitizer and place them into
the
jar, handles up, except for metal nail files.
_______2. Finger bowls must be sanitized before use of every client.
_______3. Tools which are made of plastic should be kept clean and sanitized
properly in preparation for the next patron.
_______4. Sanitization is the process of destroying all living micro-organisms.
_______5. Antiseptic is a substance used to control micro-organisms on non-
living surfaces such as tools, equipment, and furniture/ fixtures.
Activity 1.2
Directions: Write brief answers to the following questions on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. How often does a beautician sanitize her hands?
2. How can you keep metal tools/implements clean after being sterilized?
3. How should waste materials be disposed? How about contaminated
wastes?
4. Why is it important to observe safety rules in the salon?
5. When do we say that tools and equipment are in good condition? When do
we say that they are not?
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Let’s Remember
Directions: Write the appropriate word on the blank to complete the sentence.
Choose your answer inside the box below. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
Sanitized or sterilized materials good condition
nail care activity Sanitation
1. All tools/implements and equipment should not be used unless effectively
_________________so as to prevent potential diseases.
2. Ensure that all ____________ are neatly organized. All manicurists should
maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
3. Wherever possible, use disposable products. Make sure that the client’s
safety and comfort is ensured by using tools and equipment which are in
_____________ and that he/she is provided with the appropriate personal
protective clothing.
4. It is important to assemble, sanitize and sterilize all the necessary items
before starting any ______________.
5. ______________ is the application of measures to promote public health and
prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Let’s Apply
On a separate sheet of paper, list at least 10 ways on how to maintain tools and
equipment in good condition.
Let’s Evaluate
1. It is the process of destroying all living micro-organisms.
a. Sanitation c. Sterilization
b. Disinfecting d. Sanitization
2. It is the process of destroying some, but not all micro-organisms using
heat or antiseptics.
a. Sanitation c. Sterilization
b. Disinfecting d. Sanitization
3. It is a substance used to control micro-organisms on non-living surfaces.
a. Antiseptic c. Disinfectant
b. Solvent d. Nail Hardener
4. It is an agent that prevents the multiplication of micro-organisms.
a. Antiseptic c. Disinfectant
b. Solvent d. Nail Hardener
5. It is the application of measures to promote public health and prevent the
spread of infectious diseases.
a. Sanitation c. Sterilization
b. Disinfecting d. Sanitization
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Let’s Extend
Directions: Find the following words in the grid below. Write your answer
on a sheet of paper.
Sanitization Disinfectant Solvent
Sterilization Antiseptic
S A N I T I Z A T I O N R R T
G H J F T Y R Y T G J K L D F
S D F G H F G J K K L B N S T
W W S S D F G H J K G R T O Y
F R R T Y H F G D F H S D L B
F D I S I N F E C T A N T V B
G R F G H T Y Y F G H F Y E B
B D F G H J J K S S D F H N N
A N T I S E P T I C R T Y T M
A S D F G H J K L F G G J R C
X F G H F F G H F D F G L T V
X S S D F S S D F P S S D Y D
S T I R E L I Z A T I O N G G
C F G H F Z X X C F G H F H H
V S S D F F G H J S S D F B D
Let’s Try
Directions: Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word to make each statement
complete. Choose the answer from the list inside the box and write it on a separate
sheet of paper.
Water Store Inspect Boil Laundered
Enclosed Sterilize Disinfect Sanitary Directed
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Module Development Team
Writers: ESPERANZA H. VASQUEZ
CHERRYL G. PANOPIO
WINIE T. PAMITTAN
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