Tools and equipment in nail care

1. Proper Use of
Nail care Tools
and Equipment
and Its Safety
Rules

2. Cuticle Nipper
1. Pick the cuticle nipper by the handle
and turn the cutting edges towards you.
2. Place the bent tip of the index finger
over the top of the shank.
3. Place the thumb on the side of the
handle and the remaining fingers over
the opposite handle
4. Squeeze the cuticle nippers to trim
the excess cuticle away starting at the
side of the nail toward the center.
5. Repeat the steps to other nails.

3. Safety Rule:
• Be careful not to cut the skin surrounding the nails
when cutting cuticles to prevent cuts that can cause
infection.

4. Cuticle Pusher
1. Just hold like a pen.
2. Use the flat portion to pushback and
loosen the cuticle.
3. Use the cuticle pusher in a flat
position to
remove the dead cuticle
4. The pointed portion is used to
remove dirt
under the nail edge.

5. Safety Rule:
• Avoid too much pressure to prevent nail injury on tissues.
• Always handle sharp objects with extra care because this
can cause injury.
• Disinfect all nail implements after use to prevent the spread
of diseases

6. Nail Brush
1. Insert the three fingers- middle, ring,
and little fingers in the nail brush
handle
2. Brush the nail after pushing and
cutting of dead cuticle to remove dirt.
Safety Rule:
Brush the nails from the base of the
finger down to prevent the dirt from
getting into the client’s dress.

8. Nail Clipper/cutter
1. Raise the lever and turn it in a
circular motion 180 degrees, then
lower the lever again, toward the
base of the clippers.
2. 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.

9. 3. Place the head, where the
cutting blades are located, around
the fingernail or toenail you intend
to cut.
4. Apply pressure on the lever or
handles, being careful that the
head of the clippers remains in
place.
5. Continue exerting pressure until
the head cuts completely through
the nail.

11. Nail File or Emery Board
1. Hold the nail file firmly in the
right or left hand (as the case may
be) in between the thumb and
index fingers.
2. Place the file slightly under the
free edge.
3. File the free edge of the nail in
one direction from the corner to
the center.