This is the Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Grade 8 Home Economics – Nail Care module for Quarter 0, Module 1: Nail Care Tools and Equipment. It is an Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) module from DepEd Caraga Region, written for learners studying at their own pace with a teacher or parent as facilitator. After it, learners should be able to name the common nail care tools, consumables, and equipment, use them for the right task, and handle them safely.
On this page 6 sections
What learners will learn
The module has one learning outcome:
- LO1: Prepare the necessary tools and equipment for the specific nail care activity (TLE_HEUTCG7/8-Oa-b-1)
By the end, learners are expected to:
- identify the uses of tools and equipment in nail care according to task requirements;
- use tools and equipment according to task requirements; and
- observe the safety procedures in using tools and equipment.
Tools, consumables, and equipment
The module sorts nail care items into three groups. Knowing each use helps you pick the right item for cutting, grooming, or cleaning, avoid injuries, and save money by caring for your nails at home.
Tools
Tools are durable, mostly handheld articles used in manicure and pedicure.
| Tool | Use |
|---|---|
| Cuticle nipper | Trims or cuts the cuticle |
| Cuticle pusher | Pushes back and loosens the cuticle |
| Emery board | Shapes the free edge with the coarse side and levels the nail with the fine side |
| Nail cutter | Trims fingernails, toenails, and hangnails |
| Nail file | Shapes and smooths the free edge of the nail |
| Orangewood stick | Loosens the cuticle and applies cream, oil, or solvent to the cuticle |
| Tweezer | Picks up, retrieves, and replaces nail art embellishments |
| Callus remover | Strips off calluses and corns and softens the skin |
| Cuticle scissors | Trim dead skin around the base of the nail; the curved tip follows the nail’s curve |
| Foot file | Removes tough, dead skin from the feet |
| Nail brush | Removes cosmetics and cleans the nails |
Consumables
These are cosmetics and materials used up during manicure, pedicure, and hand and foot spa: cuticle cream, cuticle remover, cuticle oil, base coat, nail polish, polish thinner (a solvent with acetone), nail whitener, nail drier spray, top coat, antiseptic solution, absorbent cotton, alcohol, disinfectants, and a spatula for taking creams out of jars.
Equipment
Equipment means permanent items like furniture and fixtures:
- Manicure table – the work table, with a laminated surface and a drawer for materials
- Manicurist’s chair or stool – an adjustable upholstered seat
- Foot spa machine – soaks, bathes, and massages the feet
- Hand spa machine – soothes arthritis pain, muscle spasms, and dry, cracked skin of the hands
- Sterilizer – kills microorganisms on metal implements
- Timer – can be preset to start or stop at a given time
- Nail dryer machine – dries nail art faster
- Nail art machine – used by professionals; comes in various types
Safe handling of tools and equipment
The module explains how to hold and use each item so that clients are served safely. Key points:
- Cuticle nipper: hold by the handles with cutting edges toward you and the bent index finger over the shank. Work carefully so you do not cut live tissue.
- Cuticle pusher: hold it like a pencil. Use the dull spade side in a flat position, keep the cuticle moist with cuticle remover, and avoid too much pressure.
- Emery board: hold it like a nail file. Throw it away after use on one person.
- Nail buffer: buff with downward strokes from the base to the free edge, and lift the buffer after each stroke to prevent heat and a burning feeling.
- Nail cutter: place the blades around the nail, press the lever while keeping the head in place, then smooth rough spots with the built-in file.
- Nail file: file from corner to center. Never file back and forth, which cracks and splits nails, and do not file deep into the corners, which can cause ingrown nails.
- Orangewood stick: hold it like a pencil at 20 to 30 degrees from the nail plate, using gentle pressure.
- Callus remover: glide it gently over the thick part of the callus with light pressure. Never place the blade over soft skin, or you may cause an open wound.
- Foot file: start with the coarse side on the ball of the foot, toes, and heel rim, then finish with the fine side.
- Hand and foot spa machine: keep wiring dry and away from water spills, and set a temperature the client can bear.
- Nail dryer: use one with a timer and set it for the allotted time.
How to use this module
The module follows the usual ADM parts: What I Know (pretest), What’s In, What’s New, What is It, What’s More, What I Have Learned, What I Can Do, Assessment, Additional Activities, and Answer Key.
- Learners: answer the 15-item What I Know test first; if you get everything right, you may skip the module. Write all answers on a separate sheet or notebook, not on the module. Activities include a word search, sorting items into tools and equipment, true-or-false items, a crossword, a case about a classmate named Liza, and a manicure flowchart. Return the module to your teacher when done.
- Parents: help your child work honestly through each part in order and check answers only after finishing a task.
- Teachers: the Additional Activities ask learners to demonstrate cuticle work with a cuticle pusher, nail file, orangewood stick, and nail cutter, scored with a rubric of 40, 20, 10, or 5 points. Activity 3 in What’s More is teacher-checked.
Frequently asked questions
What grade and quarter is this nail care module for?
It is for Grade 8 TLE, Home Economics – Nail Care, and is labeled Quarter 0, Module 1.
What competency does the module cover?
It covers LO1: Prepare the necessary tools and equipment for the specific nail care activity, with code TLE_HEUTCG7/8-Oa-b-1.
What is the difference between nail care tools and equipment?
Tools are durable, mostly handheld articles like the cuticle nipper and nail file. Equipment refers to permanent items like the manicure table, sterilizer, and spa machines.
Does the module have an answer key?
Yes. The answer key at the end covers the pretest, the activities, and the assessment, while the Liza situation activity is checked by the teacher.
Why should you not file nails back and forth?
The module says filing back and forth causes nails to crack and split. You should file from corner to center instead.
Full text of the module
The text below is a transcription of the PDF above, as printed.
Technology and Livelihood Education
Home Economics – Nail Care
Quarter 0 – Module 1
Nail Care Tools and Equipment
8
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TLE – Grade 8 Nail Care Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 0– Module 1 Nail Care Tools and Equipment First Edition, 2020
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8
Technology and Livelihood Education
Home Economics – Nail Care
Quarter 0 – Module 1
Nail Care Tools and Equipment
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Sewing Tools and Equipment
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:
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Notes to the Teacher This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in guiding the learners.
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 Grade 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Sewing Tools and Equipment.
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 has the following parts and corresponding icons:
What I Need to Know – This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you are expected to learn in the module.
What I Know – This part includes an activity that aims to check what you already know about the lesson to take. If you get all the answers correct (100%), you may decide to skip this module.
What’s In – This is a brief drill or review to help you link the current lesson with the previous one.
What’s New – In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to you in various ways such as a story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation.
What is It – This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This aims to help you discover and understand new concepts and skills.
What’s More – This comprises activities for independent practice to solidify your understanding and skills of the topic. You may check the answers to the exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the module.
What I Have Learned – This includes questions or blank sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process what you learned from the lesson.
What I Can Do – This section provides an activity which will help you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life situations or concerns.
Assessment – This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery in achieving the learning competency.
Additional Activities – In this portion, another activity will be given to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned. This also tends retention of learned concepts.
Answer Key – This contains answers to all activities in the module.
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At the end of this module you will also find:
References – This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
- Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
- Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included in the module.
- Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
- Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
- Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
- Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
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This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you to understand how to utilize the use of nail care tools and equipment. The scope of this module permits it to be used and apply the method of learning while earning. 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.
The module contains one lesson:
LO1: Prepare the necessary tools and equipment for the specific nail care activity. (TLE_HEUTCG7/8-Oa-b-1)
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1.1. identify the uses of tools and equipment in nail care according to task requirements; 1.2. use tools and equipment according to task requirement; and 1.3. observe the safety procedure of using tools and equipment
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What I Know
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Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the answer on a separate sheet of paper or a notebook.
- It is made of metal or sandpaper with a rough file on one side to remove calluses and a fine file on the other to smoothen the feet
- A. foot file
- B. foot scrub
- C. foot spa basin
- D. callus remover
- A tool used to push back and loosen the cuticles.
- A. nail brush
- B. nail clipper
- C. cuticle nipper
- D. cuticle nail pusher
- A hand tool made of metal used to trim fingernails and toenails.
- A. nail file
- B. nail cutter
- C. nail pusher
- D. cuticle nipper
- It is used to shape the free edges of the nail with the coarse side and level the nail with the finer side
- A. nail file
- B. nail buffer
- C. emery board
- D. cuticle nipper
- It is used to cut the cuticles.
- A. nail file
- B. nail buffer
- C. emery board
- D. cuticle nipper
- It is used to shape the free edge of the fingernails with the coarse side and level the nail on the fine side.
- A. tweezer
- B. nail file
- C. emery board
- D. orangewood stick
- A tool used to pick up embellishments from the nail plate, retrieving and replacing nail art.
- A. tweezer
- B. nail file
- C. emery board
- D. orangewood stick
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- It is a handheld device made from gritty, exfoliating material like metal or emery that serves to remove tough, dead skin from the feet.
- A. foot spa
- B. foot file
- C. nail buffer
- D. nail polish remover
- The implement with pointed and rounded ends to remove excess polish.
- A. emery board
- B. nail buffer
- C. nail file
- D. orangewood stick
- As a beginner, how many minutes it will take to finish the manicure services to a client?
- A. 30 minutes
- B. 45 minutes
- C. 60 minutes
- D. 75 minutes
- The electronic gadget which is used to soothe the pain of arthritis, muscle spasms and dry skin of the hands.
- A. sterilizer
- B. manicure table
- C. foot spa machine
- D. hand spa machine
- The equipment used to sanitize or kill bacteria or microorganisms in metal implements.
- A. alcohol
- B. sterilizer
- C. sanitizer
- D. antiseptic
- The equipment used in drying creative nail art and saves time in drying decorated nails.
- A. nail art machine
- B. nail dryer machine
- C. nail printer machine
- D. manicure art machine
- It is held in the same manner as in writing a pencil.
- A. Cuticle Nipper
- B. Cuticle Pusher
- C. Emery Board
- D. Nail Cutter
- It is held in the same manner as the nail file. Level the rough surface of the nail using the fine side to smoothen.
- A. Cuticle Nipper
- B. Cuticle Pusher
- C. Emery Board
- D. Nail Buffer
Lesson 1 Nail Care Tools and Equipment
Nails are a part of our body which must be kept clean. Taking care of our nails is a significant responsibility for us. The cleanliness of nails can be done with the help of different nail care tools and equipment. Everyone needs to know each uses to be aware of which tools and equipment are required for grooming and cleaning. Understanding the uses of nail care tools and equipment is vital to avoid injuries. Furthermore, it is also essential to learn the proper way of holding and handling some nail tools and equipment.
What’s In
Activity 1: Word Search
Directions: Find the hidden words in the grid running either horizontally, vertically, or in diagonal directions. Write your found words on a separate sheet of paper.
[chart: word search letter grid; Activity 1: Word Search]
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| S | L | B | Q | K | R | M | V | C | R | B | N | T | M | E |
| J | P | S | Y | I | T | F | Q | E | U | O | R | U | P | J |
| X | C | A | J | U | K | G | M | D | I | Z | P | E | F | Y |
| D | I | E | T | E | X | O | T | H | K | C | D | G | I | Q |
| G | T | S | L | U | V | J | S | G | Y | U | I | E | H | R |
| Q | P | M | D | E | L | U | Q | P | W | T | Q | V | C | Y |
| K | E | T | R | B | C | A | D | J | R | I | R | H | O | P |
| W | S | R | E | N | E | T | I | H | W | C | A | S | T | X |
| E | I | R | U | P | N | U | L | Z | D | L | Z | I | T | U |
| B | T | Z | E | L | V | I | S | A | M | E | Q | M | O | M |
| R | N | U | G | H | O | X | P | Y | N | A | L | R | N | V |
| Y | A | E | M | A | S | N | V | P | C | R | J | V | Z | I |
| L | G | J | D | V | L | U | W | Q | E | N | M | Q | D | T |
| E | P | R | H | E | N | X | P | I | W | R | O | J | O | I |
| D | U | D | C | X | T | W | E | E | Z | E | R | S | Y | E |
Guide questions:
- What are the words that you found in the grid?
- Are you familiar with these words?
- What do you call these words?
What’s New
Cleaning nails is part of a self-care routine for some people. But did you know that caring for your nails goes way back? Nail care reveals some intriguing fact that it is a symbol of status. It becomes a part of fashion and glamour.
If you are in a salon, you will see a lot of nail care tools and equipment. Can you identify from the list inside the box which of them are tools and equipment? Write your answer in your activity notebook in a table format.
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| Cuticle Nipper | Emery Board | Nail Buffer | Stool |
| Cushion | Nail File | Hand spa | Machine |
| Nail Cutter | Manicure Table | Tweezers | Callous Remover |
| Manicure Tray | Nail Dryer | Foot File | Nail Art Machine |
Format:
| Tools (Column A) | Equipment ( Column B) |
|---|---|
| Ex. Cuticle Scissor | |
What is It
Nail care tools and equipment are the things used in cleaning and taking care of nails. Each tool or equipment has its use, and it is essential to know each use to determine which of them can be used depending on the needs like for cutting, grooming, or cleaning. Understanding the uses of it is also vital to avoid injuries, and to save money because you can maintain your fingernails and toenails even at home.
From the activity given above, check your answer if your identification on tools and equipment is correct as you read the information below.
A. Nail Care Tools and Equipment
Nail care tools are the articles used in any nail care services like manicure and pedicure performed at home or in a beauty care shop. Most of them are durable and handheld.
Some of the tools commonly used are the following:
| Uses | Tools |
|---|---|
| Cuticle nipper is a tool used to trim or cut the cuticle | [photo: cuticle nipper] |
| Cuticle Pusher is a tool used to push back and loosen the cuticle. It is a must for a nail procedure, especially if there is an excess of cuticle growth. | [photo: cuticle pusher] |
| Emery Board is used to shape the free edge of the fingernails with the coarse side and level the nail on the fine side. | [photo: emery board] |
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| Uses | Tools |
|---|---|
| Nail Cutter is used for trimming the fingernails, toenails, and hangnails. | [photo: nail cutter] |
| Nail File is used to shape and smooth the free edge of the nail. | [photo: nail file] |
| Orangewood Stick is a tool used to loosen cuticle to work around the nail, and for applying the cream, oil, or solvent to the nail cuticle. | [photo: orangewood sticks] |
| Tweezer is used to pick up embellishments from the nail plate, retrieving and replacing nail art. | [photo: tweezer] |
| Callus Remover is a tool designed to strip off calluses and corns. It exfoliates the skin and makes the skin soft. | [photo: callus remover] |
| Cuticle scissors are used for trimming the dead skin around the base of the nail bed. These are scissors with a curved tip aids in cutting the natural curvature of the nail. | [photo: cuticle scissors] |
| Foot File is a handheld device made from porous, exfoliating material like metal or emery that serves to remove tough, dead skin from the feet. | [photo: foot file] |
| Nail Brush is a tool used to remove cosmetics and cleanse nails. | [photo: nail brush] |
There are also cosmetics and materials used in manicure, pedicure, hand, and foot spa. These are consumables. Some of these are the following:
| Uses | Consumables (Cosmetics and Materials used in pedicure, manicure, hand and foot spa) |
|---|---|
| Cuticle Cream is used to prevent brittle nails and dry cuticle. | [photo: cuticle cream jar] |
| Cuticle remover is used to soften the dead cuticle around the nails. | [photo: cuticle remover bottle] |
| Cuticle Oil is used to soften and lubricate the skin around the nails. | [photo: cuticle oil bottle] |
| Base Coat is a transparent layer of polish applied to the nail plate before the application of colored polish to smoothen the surface for color and promote healthier nails. | [photo: base coat bottle] |
| Nail Polish is a lacquer applied on fingernails and toenails to decorate and protect the nail plate. | [photo: nail polish bottle] |
| Nail Polisher is a solvent containing acetone or other solvents used to thin out the nail polish when its thickened | [photo: four nail polish bottles] |
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| Uses | Consumables (Cosmetics and Materials used in pedicure, manicure, hand and foot spa) |
|---|---|
| Nail Whitener is a paste, cream or coated string that consist mainly of white pigment | [photo: nail whitener bottle] |
| Nail Drier is a fine spray which protects the nail against stickiness and dulling. | [photo: nail drier spray bottle] |
| Top Coat is a liquid applied over the nail polish. | [photo: top coat bottle] |
| Antiseptic Solution is an agent that reduces or prevents the multiplication of micro- organisms. | [photo: antiseptic solution bottle] |
| Absorbent cotton is an agent to remove cosmetics on the nails. | [photo: absorbent cotton] |
| Antiseptic/Alcohol is an agent used for minor injuries to tissues surrounding the nails. | [photo: bottle with label “Alcoh ol”] |
| Disinfectants is an agent used to sanitized implements and sponge the manicure table. | [photo: disinfectant pump bottle] |
| Spatula is a material used to remove creams from jars | [photo: spatula] |
Equipment
Equipment is permanent things like furniture and fixtures used to perform nail services.
Below are commonly used equipment.
| Description/Uses | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Manicure Table is furniture designed where a manicurist/ nail technician does her work. It has a laminated plastic surface and a drawer for storing materials. | [photo: manicure table] |
| Manicure’s chair or stool is the adjustable upholstered seat fitted over a metal or chrome | [photo: manicure’s chair] |
| Foot Spa machine is an electronic gadget used for soaking, bathing and massaging the feet during a foot spa. | [photo: foot spa machine] |
| Hand Spa machine is an electronic gadget used to soothe the pain of arthritis, muscle spasms, and dry, cracked skin of the hands. | [photo: hand spa machine] |
| A sterilizer is an equipment in a salon used for sterilizing metal implements to kill microorganisms. | [photo: sterilizer] |
| The timer is a device that can be preset to start or stop something at a given time. | [photo: digital timer] |
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| Description | Picture |
|---|---|
| Nail Dryer Machine is an equipment used in drying creative nail art and saves time in drying decorated nails. | [illustration: white nail dryer machine] |
| Nail Art Machine is an equipment used extensively by professionals and has various types. | [illustration: hand placed under a nail art machine] |
A. Safety Procedures of Using Tools and Equipment
Nail Care is now within reach of the masses, and it is part of a person’s grooming and a form of relaxation, either manicure, pedicure, hand spa, or foot spa. Learning to use tools and equipment properly ensures giving clients a nail care service safely.
1. Proper holding and handling of some tools.
| Description | Picture |
|---|---|
| 1.1 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 cuticle and hangnails so as not to injure live tissue. | [photo: cuticle nipper on a fingernail] |
| 1.2 Cuticle 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 the cuticle moist using cuticle remover while working. Use the cuticle pusher in a flat position to remove dead cuticle adhering to the nail without scratching the nail plate. In using the pusher, avoid too much pressure to prevent injury on tissues. | [photo: hands resting on a towel during a nail service] |
| 1.3 Emery Board ● It is held in the same manner as the nail file. Bevel the rough surface of the nail using the fine side to smoothen it. Emery boards are discarded after use on one person. | [photo: hands with an emery board] |
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| Description | Picture |
|---|---|
| 1.4 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. Buffing helps in giving the nail natural gloss and increases blood circulation to the fingertips. To prevent heating and burning sensation, lift the buffer from the nail after each stroke. | [photo: hand being buffed with a nail buffer] |
| 1.5 Nail Cutter ● Raise the lever up and turn it in a circular motion 180 degrees, then lower the lever again toward the base of the clippers. Hold the nail clippers in your right hand with your thumb on the lever and the base resting against your index finger if you’re right-handed. Place the head, where the cutting blades are located, around the fingernail or toenail you intend to cut. Apply pressure on the lever or handles, being careful that the head of the clippers remains in place. Use the file included on the clippers to smooth any overly rough spots left by the nail clipper. | [photo: nail cutter on a fingernail] |
| 1.6 Nail File ● Hold the file firmly in the right or left hand (as the case may be), with the thumb underneath it for support and the other four fingers on its upper surface. Place the file slightly under the free edge and file the nail from corner to center, shaping the nail. Never file back and forth; this would cause the nails to crack and split. Do not file deep into the corners; this weakens the nails, hurts the skin and causes ingrown nails. | [photo: hand being filed with a nail file] |
| 1.7 Orangewood Stick ● Hold the stick like a pencil with a tip at 20-30 degrees from the nail plate while pushing the cuticles free. To loosen cuticle, work around 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. | [photo: orangewood stick at the cuticle] |
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| Description | Picture |
|---|---|
| 1.8 Callus Remover ● Insert the blade into the callous remover with care. Lay the callous remover on the top thick part of the callous. Do not lay the blade above the area that is going to be cut, as this may result in cutting the soft part of the foot, resulting in an open wound. Applying light pressure with a steady hand on the callous remover, gently glide it over the callous. Repeat the process if necessary until the callous is thinner. Smoothen the callous with a foot file. | [photo: callus remover used on a foot] |
| 1.9 Foot file ● Start with the course side of the foot file. Gently slide it back and forth across the ball of your foot and the bottom the toes. Still with the rough side of the file work mostly on the outside rim of the heel. Flip the file over and repeat the process with each foot. The fine side will smoothen the skin and leave it feeling polished. | [photo: foot file used on a foot] |
2. Proper holding and handling of some equipment.
| Description | Picture |
|---|---|
| 2.1 Hand and Foot Spa Machine ● Ensure that electrical wirings are dry and protected from accidental water spillage. Set the machine to the temperature that the client can withstand. | [photo: hand inserted into a spa machine] |
| 2.2 Nail Dryer ● Use a nail dryer with time features and set the timer for the allotted time. | [photo: hand under a nail dryer] |
What’s More
Activity 1
Directions: TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if the statement is false. Write the answer on a separate sheet of paper or a notebook.
_____1. A cuticle pusher is held in a manner as in writing in a paper. _____2. Emery board is held in the same manner as the nail file. _____3. Hold the orange wood stick like a pencil with a tip at 30-40 degrees from the nail plate while pushing the cuticle free. _____4. When using the nail cutter, raise the lever up and down and turn it in a circular motion. _____5. Use the nail dryer with time features and set the timer for allotted time.
Activity 2. Crossword Puzzle
Directions: Answer the crossword puzzle by completing it using the given clue. Write your answer on a separate sheet or to your activity notebook.
[chart: crossword puzzle grid; Activity 2. Crossword Puzzle] Numbered cells printed in the grid: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. The letter cells are blank.
Across:
- a device that can be preset to start or stop
- an equipment used in drying creative nail art
- a tool used to pick up embellishments
- a tool used to remove cosmetics and cleanse nails
- a metal implements to kill micro-organisms
- used to shape the free edge of the finger nails
Down:
- a tool used to trim or cut the cuticle
- a tool used to loosen cuticle
- a tool used to shape and smooth the free edge of
- an electronic gadget used to soothe muscle spasm
Activity 3
Directions: Read the situation in the box and fill in the answer in the blank below. Write your answer in your activity notebook.
Liza is a Grade 8 student of Mahinhin NHS. She was tasked by her TLE teacher to clean the nails of her classmate as part of their performance task. Liza found out that the nails of her classmate have dead skin around the nails.
What specific or appropriate tools will Liza use in order to do the task accurately? How will she clean it using the identified tool? In order to ensure safety, what must Liza do?
If I am Liza, I will use (name of tool) _______________. I will clean the nails and remove the dead skin around using _______________(name of tool) by _____________________ (process of cleaning). To avoid accidents and to ensure safety, I must _________________.
What I Have Learned
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the correct missing word in your activity notebook.
- _________ is a tool used to loosen the cuticle.
- _________ is used to shape the free edge of the fingernails.
- _________ is a tool used to trim or cut the cuticle.
- _________ raised the lever up and turned it in a circular motion 180 degrees.
- _________ is a tool used to loosen cuticle to work around the nail, and for applying cream, oil, or solvent to the nail cuticle.
- _________ it helps in giving the nails natural gloss and increase blood Circulation to the fingertips.
- _________ is an electronic gadget used for foot soaking, bathing and massaging.
- _________ is an electronic gadget used to soothe the pain of muscle spasms and dry, cracked skin on the hands.
- _________ is applied to all metal implements after every use.
10 _________ is an equipment used extensively by professionals and has various types.
What I Can Do
Activity 1
Instruction: Complete the table and write your answer in the separate sheet of paper.
| Task to be performed | Tools/Materials/equipment to be used | How to do it with safety and accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Trimming the nails | ||
| 2. Removing cuticle | ||
| 3. Loosen the cuticle |
Activity 2
Directions: After learning how to use the different nail care tools and equipment accurately, demonstrate how you perform manicure to the client through a flow chart. The first two are done for you.
[chart: flowchart; Manicure]
Manicure
- Disinfect the manicure tabletop.
- Put a clean towel over the cushion
Assessment
It is an implement with pointed and rounded ends used to remove excess polish.
- A. emery board
- B. nail buffer
- C. nail file
- D. orangewood stick
As a beginner, how many minutes it will take to finish the manicure services to a client?
- A. 30 minutes
- B. 45 minutes
- C. 60 minutes
- D. 75 minutes
It is the electronic gadget that is used to soothe the pain of arthritis, muscle spasms, and dry skin of the hands.
- A. sterilizer
- B. manicure table
- C. foot spa machine
- D. hand spa machine
The equipment used to sanitize or kill bacteria or microorganisms in metal implements.
- A. alcohol
- B. sterilizer
- C. sanitizer
- D. antiseptic
It is the equipment used in drying creative nail art
- A. nail art machine
- B. nail dryer machine
- C. nail printer machine
- D. manicure art machine
It is held in the same manner as in writing a pencil.
- A. Cuticle Nipper
- B. Cuticle Pusher
- C. Emery Board
- D. Nail Cutter
It is held in the same manner as the nail file. Level the rough surface of the nail using the fine side to smoothen.
- A. Cuticle Nipper
- B. Cuticle Pusher
- C. Emery Board
- D. Nail Buffer
It is made of metal or sandpaper with a rough file on one side to remove calluses.
- A. foot file
- B. foot scrub
- C. foot spa basin
- D. callus remover
It is a tool used to push back and loosen the cuticles.
- A. nail brush
- B. nail clipper
- C. cuticle nipper
- D. cuticle nail pusher
A hand tool made of metal used to trim fingernails and toenails.
- A. nail file
- B. nail cutter
- C. nail pusher
- D. cuticle nipper
It is used to shape the free edges of the nail with the coarse side and level the nail with the finer side
- A. nail file
- B. nail buffer
- C. emery board
- D. cuticle nipper
It is used to cut the cuticles.
- A. nail file
- B. nail buffer
- C. emery board
- D. cuticle nipper
It is used to shape the free edge of the fingernails with the coarse side and level the nail on the fine side.
- A. tweezer
- B. nail file
- C. emery board
- D. orangewood stick
A tool used to pick up embellishments from the nail plate, retrieving and replacing nail art.
- A. tweezer
- B. nail file
- C. emery board
- D. orangewood stick
It is a handheld device made from gritty, exfoliating material like metal or emery that serves to remove tough, dead skin from the feet.
- A. foot spa
- B. foot file
- C. nail buffer
- D. nail polish remover
Additional Activities
Directions: Demonstrate the proper use of the following tools based on the specific task listed below.
a. Cuticle Nail Pusher b. Nail File c. Orangewood Stick d. Nail Cutter
- Apply cuticle remover to the cuticle in one stroke. Spread it with a brush.
- Allow standing for 1 minute.
- Hold an orangewood stick tipped with cotton or cuticle nail pusher 2.5 cm from the tip.
- Starting at one side of the nail, gently begin to loosen the cuticle with a rotating action. Work from one side of the nail to the other.
- Using the tip of the implement, remove the matter from under the free-edge.
- Using cotton, carefully mold back skin, wiping off remaining cuticle remover.
Rubrics for scoring:
| Criteria for grading the performance | Score |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated the proper way of using all nail care tools and equipment | 40 |
| Demonstrated the proper way of using most of the nail Care tools and equipment | 20 |
| Demonstrated the proper way of using some of the nail care tools and equipment | 10 |
| Failed to demonstrate the proper way of using nail care tool and equipment | 5 |
Answer Key
[transcriber’s note: the answer key page is printed rotated 180 degrees; its sections are transcribed below in the order they appear on the page]
What’s In
[illustration: word search puzzle grid with answer lines drawn through the hidden words; the grid letters are not transcribed here]
What’s New
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| Cuticle Nipper | Hand Spa Machine |
| Emery Board | Stool |
| Nail Cutter | Nail Art Machine |
| Callus remover | Manicure Table |
| Foot File | Nail Dryer |
| Tweezer | |
| Nail Buffer | |
| Cushion | |
| Nail File |
What I Know
D 1. D 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. C 11. B 12. B 13. B 14. C 15.
Assessment
D 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. D 11. D 12. C 13. A 14. B 15.
What’s More
Activity 1:
False True False False True
Activity 2: Crossword Puzzle
Cuticle Nipper Tweezer Nail File Hand Sp Machine Timer Nail Brush Emery Board Sterilizer Nail Dryer Orangewood Stick
Activity 3:
Teacher will check
What I Have Learned
Cuticle pusher Emery Board Cuticle Nipper Nail Cutter Orangewood Stick Callus Remover Machine Foot spa Machine Hand spa Sterilization Sterilizer
References
Book
Basabas, Leonora D. and Urbiztondo, Laarni A. Technology and Livelihood Education: Cosmetology: Department of Education,
Internet
Marion Janner,” Footspa” 2011 Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/11051590@N07/6208711394 on May 5, 2020
Marco, Verch. “Nail Clippers” 2018 Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/30478819@N08/26803829167 on May 8, 2020
“Simon Speed, Nailbrush” 2012 Retrieved from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nailbrush.JPG on April 7, 2020
“Nail Dryer Machine” 2020 Retrieve from https://www.qoo10.sg/item/1-5V-WHITE-MANICURE-DRYING-MACHINE-NAILDRYER-MACHINE-FOR-UV/551636064 on April 10, 2020
“Manicure Table” 2017 Retrieved from https://www.salonequipment.net/product/manicure-table-mt-06#&gid=1&pid=1 on April 15, 2020
Goenka, Deepika. “Best Nail Art Machines – Our Top 10 Picks, 2019 Retrieved from https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/best-nail-art-machines/ on April 20, 2020
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