The document provides instructions for performing hand and arm massage. It outlines 8 steps for hand massage including applying lotion, bending the wrist, bending fingers, massaging the palm, rotating fingers, massaging the wrist, tapering fingers, and repeating on the other hand. It then details 5 steps for arm massage including massaging from wrist to elbow with circular motions, massaging the underarm, massaging the top of the arm, massaging the elbow, and stroking the arm. The final steps are to repeat the process on the other arm. Safety and sanitation procedures for nail services are also outlined.

2. 1. Apply hand softening product and
massage according to the
prescribed procedure.
2. To be able to follow the basic
precaution on performing hand
massage.

3. PRE-TEST
Direction: Below are the steps in hand massage (1 – 6) and arm massage (7-10).
Arrange in sequence the steps by writing the letter (A-F) for hand massage and (G-J) arm
massage on the corresponding pictures.
(A-F) Hand Massage
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______ 6. _______

4. PRE-TEST
Direction: Below are the steps in hand massage (1 – 6) and arm massage (7-10).
Arrange in sequence the steps by writing the letter (A-F) for hand massage and (G-J) arm
massage on the corresponding pictures.
(G-J) Arm Massage
7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______

5. PRE-TEST
ANSWERS
HAND MASSAGE
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. F
5. C
6. E
ARM MASSAGE
7. J
8. H
9. I
10. G

6. Procedure in Hand Massage
1. Hold the client’s
hand in your hand.
Place a dab of lotion
on the back of the
client’s hand and
spread it to the
fingers and wrist.

7. Procedure in Hand Massage
2. Hold the client’s
hand firmly. Bend
the hand slowly
with a forward and
backward
movement limber
the wrist. Repeat
three times.

8. Procedure in Hand Massage
3. Grasp each finger.
Gently bend each
finger, one at a time,
to limber the top of
the hand and finger
joints. As the fingers
and thumb are bent,
slide your thumb down
toward the fingertips.

9. Procedure in Hand Massage
4. With the client’s elbow
resting on the table, hold
the hand upright. Massage
the palm of the hands with
the cushions of your
thumbs, using a circular
movement in alternate
directions. This movement
will completely relax the
client’s hand.

10. Procedure in Hand Massage
5. Rest client’s arm on
the table. Grasp each
finger at the base, and
rotate it gently in large
circles, ending with a
gentle squeeze of the
fingertips. Repeat three
times.

11. Procedure in Hand Massage
6. Hold the client’s
hand. Massage the
wrist, then top of the
hand with a circular
movement. Slide back
and with both hands
wring wrist in opposite
direction three times.

12. Procedure in Hand Massage
7. Finish massage by
tapering each finger.
Beginning at the base of
each finger, rotate, pause,
and squeeze with gentle
pressure. Then, pull lightly
with pressure until tip is
reached. Repeat three
times.

13. Procedure in Hand Massage
8. Repeat steps 1-7 on the other
hand.

14. Procedure in Hand & Arm Massage
1. Complete hand massage.

15. Procedure in Hand & Arm Massage
2. Palm turned downward on the table.
Massage the arm from wrist to elbow,
using a slow, circular motion in alternate
directions. Repeat three times. Palm
upward and repeat the same movements
three times.

16. Procedure in Hand & Arm Massage
3. Massage the underpart of the arm to
the elbow, using fingers of each hand in
alternate crosswise directions. Repeat
three times.

17. Procedure in Hand & Arm Massage
4. Massage the top of the arm from
wrist to elbow. Apply thumbs in
opposite directions with squeezing
motion. Repeat three times.

18. Procedure in Hand & Arm Massage
5.Cup elbow joint in your hand.
Massage elbow with circular motion.
Repeat three times.

19. Procedure in Hand & Arm Massage
6. Stroke the arm firmly in opposite
directions, from the elbow to wrist.
Finally, stroke each finger, ending with a
gentle squeeze of the fingertips.

20. Procedure in Hand & Arm Massage
7. Repeat steps 1-6 on the
other arm.

22. Safety precautions to be observed in giving nail services:
1. Keep all containers covered and labeled.
2. Hold or move containers with dry hands.
3. Handle sharp-pointed implements carefully and avoid dropping
them.
4. Dull over-sharpened cutting edges of sharp implements with
an emery board.
5. Bevel a sharp nail edge with an emery board.
6. Do not file too deeply into nail corners.
7. Do not use a sharp, pointed implement to cleanse under the
nail.
8. Apply an antiseptic immediately if the skin is accidentally cut.
9. Avoid pushing the cuticle back too far.
10.Do not work on a nail when the surrounding skin is inflamed or
is infected.

23. Safety precautions to be observed in giving
nail services:
1. Keep all containers covered and labeled.
2. Hold or move containers with dry hands.
3. Handle sharp-pointed implements carefully and avoid dropping
them.
4. Dull over-sharpened cutting edges of sharp implements with an
emery board.
5. Bevel a sharp nail edge with an emery board.
6. Do not file too deeply into nail corners.
7. Do not use a sharp, pointed implement to cleanse under the nail.
8. Apply an antiseptic immediately if the skin is accidentally cut.
9. Avoid pushing the cuticle back too far.
10. Do not work on a nail when the surrounding skin is inflamed or is
infected.

24. Sanitary rules to be observed in giving nail
services:
1. Manicuring implements must be cleaned and disinfected after
each use.
2. Place used materials (tissues, cotton, emery board, etc.) into
closed containers orplastic bags attached to manicuring
table.
3. Wipe manicuring table with disinfectant; put everything in
order.
4. Clean the tops of nail polish bottles with polish remover.
5. Inspect the manicuring table drawer for cleanliness and order.
6. Wash and dry your hands.

25. In your own
opinion, what are
the benefits of
hand and arm
massage to your
client?

26. POST-TEST
Direction: Below are the steps in hand massage (1 – 6) and arm massage (7-10).
Arrange in sequence the steps by writing the letter (A-F) for hand massage and (G-J) arm
massage on the corresponding pictures.
(A-F) Hand Massage
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. _______ 6. _______

27. POST-TEST
Direction: Below are the steps in hand massage (1 – 6) and arm massage (7-10).
Arrange in sequence the steps by writing the letter (A-F) for hand massage and (G-J) arm
massage on the corresponding pictures.
(G-J) Arm Massage
7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______

28. ASSIGNMENT
1.What are the different basic
nail designs?
2.Illustrate or draw each basic
nail designs.
3.Write the procedure in making
plain manicure.

29. Book
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and
Livelihood EducationExploratory Learning Module in Nail
Care Services Grade 9.
https://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-Your-Hands
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