1. TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION (TLE)
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET in 7/8
Beauty Care Services (Nail Care)
Quarter 1-Week 1
USE OF NAIL CARE
EQUIPMENT,IMPLEMENTS,
COSMETICS, AND
MATERIALS
Prepared by
JOCELYN P. BERTO
DepEDDivision of Mountain Province Division
Tadian 1 District SUBABA National High School
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Cordillera Administrative Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF MT. PROVINCE
Bontoc, Mountain Province
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PREFACE
This module is a project of the Curriculum Implementation Division particularly
the Learning Resource Management and Development Unit. Department of Education
Schools Division of MOUNTAIN PROVINCE which is in response to the
implementation of the k to 12 Curriculum.
This Learning Materials is a property of the Department Education.
CID, Schools Division of Mountain Province. It aims to improve students’ performance
specifically in Technology in Livelihood Education especially in Beauty Care (Nail
Services).
Date of Development August, 2021
Resource location MPSDS-TADIAN1 –SUBABA NHS
Learning Area Technology and Livelihood
Grade 7/8
Learning Resource Type Learning Activity Sheets
Language TLE
Quarter /Week Q1/W1
Content Standard The learners demonstrate of the use of tools
and equipment in Nail Care Services
Performance Standard The learner independently maintains tools
and equipment in Nail Care Servicing.
Learning Competency/ Code Prepare the necessary tools and
equipment for the specific nail care activity
TLE-HEBC7/8UT-Oab-1
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The developer wishes to express her gratitude to those who help in the
development of this learning material. The fulfillment of this material would not be
possible without these people who gave their support, helping hand and cooperation.
Her colleague shared their support, knowledge and helped in the development of this
module;
Above all, to our great architect of the universe, who in one or the other
continuously guiding and imparting me with his wisdom and understanding that I
may gladly contribute it to the learners.
JPB
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NIKKI T. MACABEO ANDRES M. CUYASAN
Librarian Project Development Officer II
DIVISION EVALUATOR
JOAN B. ANGWAY
ROSELLE B. GALAP AGRIFINA M. LUMPISA JOCELYN P. SAMIDAN
Teacher Evaluators OIC- EPS-TLE EPSVr-LRMS
CONSULTANTS:
KHAD M. LAYAD ED.D.
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
VIRGINIA A. BATAN, CESE
OIC, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
SALLY B. ULLALIM, CESO V
Schools Division Superintendent
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Name of Learner: ______________________ Grade Level/Section:______
Parent’s Signature______________________ Score: ____________
USE OF NAIL CARE EQUIPMENT, IMPLEMENTS, COSMETICS, AND
MATERIALS
I. Learning Competencies:
LO 1. Prepare the necessary tools and equipment for the specific nail care
activity TLE-HEBC7/8UT-Oab-1
I.1 Identify tools and equipment in nail care according to task requirements
1.2 Use tools and equipment according to task requirement
1.3 Observe safety procedure of using tools and equipment.
II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR THE LEARNERS
Terminologies:
1. EQUIPMENTS: These are permanent items used in manicure that are durable and
do not have to be replaced until they wear out.
2. IMPLEMENTS: These are handheld tools used in manicure which are durable and
must be sanitized (or disposed) of after each use with each client.
3. MATERIALs: These are supplies that are used during a manicure and need to be
replaced for each client.
4. NAIL COSMETICS: These is a nail product that are used to color the nails, to
protect them against damage, to soften and condition cuticles, and to supplement
the nails.
USE OF NAIL CARE EQUIPMENT, IMPLEMENTS, COSMETICS, AND
MATERIALS
1. EQUIPMENT
The following are the equipment used in manicure.
Equipment Model picture Uses/ function
1. Manicure Table
with Adjustable
Lamp
Manicure Table is furniture
especially designed for giving
manicure.
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2. Client’s chair
and
Manicurist’s
chair or stool.
3.Disinfection
container
Disinfectant container is a
receptacle large enough to hold
the disinfectant solution in which
objects to be sanitized is
immersed.
4. Manicure pillow Manicure pillow is a hand
cushion that helps a client to keep
her hands steady and relaxed.
5. Sanitized wipe
container
This container will hold clean
absorbent cotton or lint-free wipes.
6. Supply Tray The tray holds cosmetics such as
polishes, polish removers, and
creams.
7.. Electric Nail
dryer
A nail dryer is an optional item
used to shorten the length of time
necessary for the client’s nails to
dry
8.Finger bowl
Finger bowl is a plastic or glass
bowl specially shaped for soaking
the hand ready for manicure
2. IMPLEMENTS:
The following are the implements used in manicure
Implement Model picture Function or uses
1.Orangewood stick
An instrument with pointed and
rounded ends used to remove
excess nail polish. Disposable in
nature.
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2. Steel Pusher
It is used to push back and loosen
cuticle.
3.Metal nail fail
It is used to shape the free edge of
hard or sculptured nails.
4. 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.
Cuticle Nipper It is used to trim excess cuticle at
the base of the nail.
6.Tweezers It is used to lift small bits of cuticle
from the nail.
7. Nail Brush It is used to clean fingernails and
remove bits of cuticle with warm
soapy water.
An implement used for
smoothening and polishing the
nails.
Fingernail Clippers . It is used to trim the nails
3.MATERIALS
The following are the materials used in manicure
Materials Model Picture Function or Uses
1.Disposable towels It is used to cover the clients’
cushion before each manicure. It is
also used to dry a client’s hands
after soaking in the fingerbowl.
8. Nail Buffer
8. Nail Buffer
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2. Cotton or cotton
balls
Cotton is a soft white downy fiber
for dubbing or cleaning the nails
and removing nail polish.
3. Plastic Spatula
It is used to remove nail cosmetics
from their containers.
4. Garbage bins/bags
Garbage bins/bags are plastic
disposable bags or trash
receptacles used to contain
rubbish to keep the place clean.
5.First Aid Kit A collection of supplies for use in
giving first aid.
4. NAIL COSMETICS
Below are the different nail cosmetics:
Nail Cosmetics Model Picture Functions or Uses
1. Antibacterial soap
Copied from TLE LM G7/G8
2. Nail Polish Remover
(acetone)
3. Cuticle remover
It is mixed with warm water
and used in the fingerbowl.
An antibacterial agent used to
sanitize the client’s hands.
An organic solvent used to
dissolve and remove old nail
polish.
It is a liquid used to soften nail
cuticles and prepare them to
be cut.
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4. Cuticle oil
5. Solvent
6. Nail bleach
7. Nail whitener
8. Hand cream or hand
lotion
9.Assorted colored Nail
Polish
These are lacquers applied on
fingernails and toenails to
decorate and/or protect the nail
plate.
10. Base Coat
A primer application that serves to
prepare nail surface for enamel
application. It also gives a good
quality grip to enamel, smoothen
out minor surface nail
irregularities. It prevents the
enamel from chipping.
11. Nail strengthener/
Hardener
It is applied to the natural nail
before the base coat to prevent
splitting and peeling of the nail.
(Optional)
It keeps the cuticle soft and
helps to prevent hangnails. It
gives added touch to the
finish of manicure.
Solvent is a substance used to
thin out the nail polish when it
has thickened.
It is used to remove yellow
stains.
Nail whiteners are applied
under the free edge of the
nail to make the nail appear
white.
It helps the skin retain its
moisture, so hands are not
dry, cracked, and wrinkled.
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12. Top coat or sealer
It is a colorless polish applied over
colored polish to prevent enamel
chipping and promotes longer
wearing of nail polish.
13. Liquid nail dry
(Quick dry)
It is used to prevent smudging of
the nail polish. It promotes rapid
drying and prevents the polish
from getting dull. (Optional)
5.Use of nail care implements
Success in nail care service depends on the correct and proper way of handling
equipment and implements. Your client will trust you if they know that you are confident in
what you are doing.
1. Nail File
a.Hold the file firmly with your dominant
hand Position the nail file and tilt it
slightly under the free edge of the nail
and file nails by sliding the nail file
across the free edge to center of nail in
one stroke.
b.Do not file too deep into corners.
2. Emery Board
It is held in the same manner as the
nail file. File the rough surface of the
nail using the fine side to smoothen it
3. Orangewood Stick
a. It is held in the same manner as in
writing with a pencil.
b. To loosen cuticle, work around nail; for
applying cuticle 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.
4. 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.
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5. 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.
6. Nail Clippers
Hold clippers with cutting edges
downward between thumb, index, and
middle finger. Press clipper handles by
squeezing them together and removes
excess nail length.
7. 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.
8. 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.
Activity 1
Direction:
Read the question carefully then choose your answer from the box and write your answer on
the blank.
Manicure Pillow Finger bowl Supply Tray
Disinfection container Client’s chair
___________ ____1. What equipment is used to help clients keep her hands steady and
relaxed?
________________2. What kind of equipment is specially shaped for soaking the hands ready
for manicure?
________________3. What material holds cosmetics such as polishes, polish
removers, and creams?
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________________4. What do we call the equipment in a salon that is used for sterilizing
metal implements to kill micro-organism?
________________5. How do we call simple seat with three or four legs designed to provide
comfort and elevation during a foot spa?
Activity 2: Jumbled Words!
Unjumble the words to determine nail cosmetic. write your answer on the
spac
1. acesatob ____________________
2. rleaes ____________________
3. liotiuclec ____________________
4. drahnere ialn ____________________
5. tslvnoe ____________________
Activity 3
A. Directions: Classify the items accordingly. Put a check (/) mark on the columns
Reflection
Learning to use equipment and implements properly ensures satisfaction and safety
of your client. As a manicurist, it is your job also to know the use of NAIL COSMETICS and
what ingredients it contains. You also need to know how to apply each cosmetics and when
to avoid using the products because of client’s allergies or sensitivities.
Reference
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, Technology and Livelihood Education
Beauty care (Nail care) Services, Department of Education, Grade 7/8,P 2-35
ITEM
EQUIPMENT IMPLEMENTS
COSMETICS
MATERIALS
1. 1.Nail
Cutter/Clipper/Trim
mer
2.Orange Wood
Stick
3.Nail File
4.Antiseptic Solution
5.Alcohol
