T.L.E.

7
BEAUTY CARE
(Nail Care)
SERVICES
DRILL:
Directions: Identify the different nail care tool, material, and equipment as shown in the
pictures.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

REVIEW:
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if the statement is wrong.
1. The observance of safety rules in the salon industry can be of great help in preventing accidents and injury to
anyone in the salon.
2. Disinfectant is milder than antiseptic therefore, it can be used directly on skin.
3. All tools/implements and equipment should not be used unless they are effectively sanitized or sterilized.
4. Functional tools are stored safely together with the non-functional tools in order to save storage spaces.
5. Any tool or equipment in poor condition must be repaired immediately or disposed properly.
6. The bin should be sanitized with disinfectant regularly in a well-ventilated area.
7. Clean all tools and equipment of all visible residues after using it in five customers.
8. Remove implements from the disinfectant using your bare hands.
9. Store clean tools in a closed, clean container.
10. The goal of a nail care salon is to give the highest professional nail care service to each client.
MOTIVATION:
I AM UNIQUE
Directions: Draw and observe your nail. Look for a family member, draw and observe
his/her nail. Copy the comparison table below.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NAIL YOUR NAIL FAMILY MEMBER’S NAIL
IMAGE (Your drawing)

Nail Shape

Nail Color

Nail Texture
ACTIVITY:
KNOWING MY NAILS
Directions: Watch the short video about “How Your Nails Grow” and answer the follow
up questions.
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS:

1. When do we notice our nails?

2. What are the vital job of your nail?
3. Enumerate the different parts of
the nail and its function.
4. How do the nails grow?
5. Why is it important to trim your
nail regularly?
OBJECTIVE:
LO1: Identify nail structure and shapes
Code: TLE_HEBC/8MT-Oj-6
1.1. Identify nail structure and shapes
1.2. Perform nail trimmings to varied shapes

TOPIC: NAIL STRUCTURE AND SHAPE

 LESSON: NAIL STRUCTURE AND ITS SHAPE
Every manicurist should familiarize the structure of nails. It will make them
understand its functions to avoid injuries, which may lead to nail disorder. A manicurist
should not only clean the fingernails but also take care of it.
Nail is a horny covering on the upper external part of the fingers and toes. It is a part
of the skin made up of protein and keratin similar to hair; it is the hardest keratin. Onyx is
the technical term for nails that protects the tip of the fingers and toes. Fingernails help the
fingers grasp small objects. A healthy nail is smooth, shiny, and pinkish. The nail surface
should be curved, unspotted, and do not have wavy ridges or hollows.
The average rate growth of fingernails for adults is 1/8 inch every month, while
toenails grow slowly. Usually, every four months, nails replace themselves. The nail on
the middle finger grows fastest and slowest on the thumb.
PARTS OF THE ACTUAL NAIL AND THE
STRUCTURES
The actual nail consists of the following:
1. NAIL PLATE – it is the hard part of the nail,
which is made of translucent keratin protein. It
is strong and flexible because of several layers
of dead compacted cells.
2. FREE EDGE – it is an extension of the nail
plate that overlaps the hyponychium. This part
of the nail is where you can trim or cut and file
and shape.
3. NAIL ROOT –Its edge is the lunula. The
root portion of this nail lies below the skin
beneath the nail and extends into the finger.
PARTS OF THE ACTUAL NAIL AND THE
STRUCTURES
The structure beneath the nails;
1. NAIL MATRIX – a part of the nail bed
that contains nerves, lymph, and blood
vessels. It produces cells that turn into the
nail plate. The matrix is called “Mother of
nails.”
2. NAIL BED – it is the skin beneath the
nail plate. The nail plate becomes thinner
as one grows older. It gives supply
nourishment and protection in your nails.
3. NAIL WALL – it is the folds of the
skin overlapping the nails. Its function is
to protect the sides of the nail plate edges.
4. LUNULA – it is whitish crescent-shaped of
the nail, which is the noticeable part of the
matrix. This part of the nail is seen in the
thumb. It is slightly soft in this area, thus can
easily be damaged.
5. CUTICLE – this is located around the base
part of the nail. The cuticle protects the matrix
from possible infection. This keeps your nails in
shape; thus, if damaged, the pin will be
permanently deformed.
6. NAIL GROOVE – it lies alongside the edge
of the nail plate. This keeps the nail grows in a
straight line.
7. HYPONYCHIUM – it is located underneath
the free edge of the nail. This protects the nail
bed from infection.
 SHAPES OF NAIL
Nail shapes should be becoming to your fingernails. Below are the different shapes of
nails that a manicurist and client should agree on before manicure service.

NAIL SHAPE DESCRIPTION HOW TO DO IT

1. Pointed Nail
Find the center spot of the tip of
It is an oval shape that has point your client’s nail. File both sides to
curving to a base like a triangle. It is take a peek at the center point. Then
best for long nails. smoothen it out to avoid sharp
edges.

2. Oval Nail This shape of the nail is best for those who
have long nail beds. It is slightly rounded Start filing around the sides of the
at the base and slightly pointed at the nails; achieve an egg-like
fingertips. This shape looks good in short shape.
to medium nail length.
 NAIL SHAPE DESCRIPTION HOW TO DO IT
3. Square Nail
It has a straight and sharp-edged and Trim the nails using a nail file.
Shape them straight across.
squared off at the tip. It matches a Smoothen the edges to avoid
shorter nail to lessen tapering. roughness.

4. Squoval Nail
It is a combination of square and oval You have to shape your client’s
nails in an oval as usual, and
nail shape or more likely a square with then shape it across the tip to
soft edges. square it out a little.

5. Round Nail This shape of nail has straight sides that

round-up with a flat-edge tip. More likely,
Shape the nail square initially,
this shape goes well with short nails with
and then you follow the natural
round nail beds. It is best for those who have
worked with bare hands like gardening or curve of the fingertips.
hand washing.
GENERALIZATION:
Directions: Answer the following questions.
1. Cite at least one part of the nail and its function.
2. Identify at least one nail shape, its description and how to do that shape.
3. What are the characteristics of a healthy nail?
4. What is the average rate growth of fingernails for adults?
5. Why is it important for the manicurist to familiarize the structure of the nails?
6. Give the importance of trimming your nails regularly.
7. What are the vital jobs of your nail?
APPLICATION:
A. NAIL MASTERY TIME
Directions: The image below is some parts of the nail that a good manicurist should be familiarized with.
Label the part of the nail as shown in the picture below.
1.
7.

2. 8.

3. 9.

4.
10.

5.

6.

B. MY FAVORITE NAIL SHAPE

Directions: Unleashed your artistic side, draw your favorite nail shape and color it. Explain briefly why you
like that nail shape.
ASSESSMENT:
A. NAIL PARTS- Direction: Identify the different parts of the nail and answer the guide
questions after.
FOR ITEMS 1-10.
Refer to the illustration. Study the illustration and identify the nail parts by answering the questions in item number 1
to 10.
1
6 GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. As shown in the illustration, what nail part is represented by number “1”?
2 7 2. What number represents the nail groove based on the illustration?
3. Which part of the nail is represented by number “2”?
4. Which of the following number represents the lunula?
3 5. As shown in the illustration, what nail part is represented by number “5”?
8 6. Identify the part of the nail that is represented by number “6”
7. Which of the following number represents the nail wall?
4 8. What nail part is represented by number “8”?
9. Which part of the nail is represented by number “9”?
9
10. Which of the following numbers represents the mantle?
5

10
ASSESSMENT:
B. NAIL SHAPES - Direction: Identify the following nail shapes as shown in the picture.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
ASSIGNMENT:
MY FAMILY NAILS
Directions: Look for at least three (3) family members, draw and observe their nails.
Copy the comparison table below.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NAIL MY FATHER’S NAIL MY MOTHER’S MY SIBLING’S
NAIL NAIL

IMAGE (Your drawing)

Nail Shape

Nail Color

Nail Texture