This BEAUTY CARE SERVICES (Nail Care) NC II course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and

attitude of students/ learners who wish to be cosmetologist in accordance with industry standards.  It covers
core competencies such as manicure and pedicure, hand spa, and foot spa.
 

TEACHING BEAUTY CARE

UNDER TLE
 Sun.Star Pampanga

 26 Apr 2017

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Beauty care, or in particular Nail Care Services is one of the components under Technology and
Livelihood Education (TLE) under the K to 12 Basic Education Program. Specifically, it belongs
to the Home Economics course, along with other TLE components which include Agri-Fishery
Arts, Industrial Arts and Information and Communication Technology.
As a course, varied and relevant activities and opportunities are provided by the teacher to
demonstrate the student’s understanding of concepts and core competencies as prescribed in the
TESDA Training Regulation in Beauty Care (Nail Care Services) that provides quality service to
target clients in the future, if and when the learner decides to use it in entrepreneurship.
TLE Beauty Care can also be a venue for the student to assess and identify aspects of business
that he or she needs to strengthen and safeguard before they become a part of the workforce.
The Department of Education, realizing that in the world of work today where the number of
available jobs is scarce, it is revitalizing its resources to lead the young minds and to prepare
them skillfully as future beauty care providers.
It is in honing the skills that learners can assure to have an edge of surviving the daily needs of
oneself and of others. It seeks to provide students with the knowledge, attitudes, values and skills
in the field of Beauty Care and Nail Care Services.
The TLE Beauty Care module is specifically crafted to focus on the different activities that will
assess the student’s level in terms of skills and knowledge with the expectation to demonstrate
through the learning materials.
Learning procedures are divided into different sections like what to to process, what to reflect
and understand, and what to transfer.
With TLE Beauty Care, the student is able to explore and experience the K to 12 TLE module
and be a successful beauty care provider (nail care services). After finishing all the activities in
the module, students can expect job opportunities and experience to set up a b u si n ess. know,
what --oOo-The author is Teacher III at Justino Sevilla High School, Arayat, Pampanga
 Lesson 1: The Nail Technician
Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Describe what a nail technician is

 Identify the responsibilities of a nail technician
 Demonstrate how to prepare a work station
 Identify the proper protective equipment for a nail technician

Introduction
Being a well-trained nail technician starts with knowing what it is that nail technicians
do.  They’re not only responsible for taking care of your nails but also making a client
feel comfortable and well taken care of during the treatment. In this lesson, you will
learn the responsibilities of a nail technician, how to prepare the work station and
identifying the proper protective equipment.

Nail Technician
Nail technicians are generally known for
performing pedicures and manicures, which may
include nail art, application of artificial nails, nail
repair, and other hand and foot treatments.

But aside from the mentioned responsibilities, a

nail technician may also perform the following
tasks:

 Apply gel and acrylic nail enhancements and extensions

 Perform manicures and pedicures
 Use specialist tools and electrical equipment on nail enhancements
 Apply decorative and airbrushed nail art
 Maintain safe work practices and hygiene standards
 Read and interpret product information to make safe and appropriate recommendations
to clients
 Conduct financial transactions
 Perform reception duties (receiving bookings and arranging appointments, for example)
 Perform routine housekeeping duties
 Maintain client records
 Provide advice and sell nail products
 Maintain knowledge of current industry standards and practices.

Also, as a nail technician, you will be communicating with different types of clients
around the clock. To be efficient, it is important to have the following qualities:

 Neat personal appearance at all times

 No allergies to products and chemicals used
 Pleasant and tactful manner
 A genuine interest in people
 Good interpersonal skills
 Great hand-eye coordination
 Patient
 Creative and artistic ability.

Preparing the Work Station

As a nail technician, you have to be familiar with your work space to competently
perform your assigned tasks. Know how to set up the manicure table wherein you’ll be
carrying out manicures for clients, it is critical to not only have an efficient work space
that helps you create an effective work flow but also be presentable enough to entertain
customers all day.

 Sanitize the table and drawer.

 Place the cushion at the center of the table and cover it on top using a towel.
 Place the finger bowl at the side of the cushion.
 Arrange metal equipment and orange wood sticks at the right side of the table.
 Arrange cosmetics.
 Place disinfected abrasive and fresh emery boards on the left side.
 Attach bag for waste.
 Prepare fresh disinfectant solution.

Personal Protective Equipment

 Before you perform manicures, pedicures, and other hand and foot treatments, make
sure that you wear the following protective equipment:

 Long sleeved-shirts and pants/skirts that are at least knee-length. These will

protect your arms and lap from acrylic and other dusts.

 Salon coat/ Apron. Wearing coats and aprons will protect you from chemicals
that might spill during a treatment.

 Goggles. It is used to protect the eyes from the chemicals that you will be
handling during a treatment.

 Disposable Gloves. Make sure to use the appropriate type of disposable gloves

when handling and transferring products.

Lesson 2: The Nail

Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Classify the different parts of the nail

 Describe the characteristics of each part of the nail
 Explain the purpose of each part of the nail
 Introduction
Nails grow from the ends of the fingers and toes that serve as a form of protection. They
also help in picking up small objects. To thoroughly take care of them, it is crucial that
you understand what makes up a nail, helping you to further know how to handle it
during a treatment.

The Nail

Nail Plate - It is composed of compact translucent layers of keratinized cells, which is

what makes up the main body of the nail. It serves as protection for the nail bed.

Free edge - It is the part of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip. It is the part of
the nail that is filed. It protects the fingertip and hyponchium.

Matrix - It is sometimes called the nail root, and is the growing area of the nail. It is
formed by the division of cells in this area, which is part of the germinating layer of the
epidermis. It lies under the eponychium, at the base of the nail, nearest to the body.
The process of keratinization takes place in the epidermal cells of the matrix, forming
the hardened tissue of the nail plate. It produces new nail cells.

 Nail bed - It is the portion of the skin upon which the nail plate rests. It has a
pattern of grooves and furrows corresponding to those found on the underside of the
nail plate; these interlock, keeping the nail in place, but separate at the end of the nail
to form the free edge. It is liberally supplied with blood vessels, which provide the
nourishment necessary for continued growth, sensory nerves, for protection. It
supplies the nourishment and protects the nail.
 Nail mantle - It is the layer of the epidermis at the base of the nail, before the
cuticle. It protects the matrix from physical damage.

 Lunula - It is located at the base of the nail, lying over the matrix. It is white
compared to the rest of the nail.

 Hyponychium - It is the part of the epidermis under the free edge of the nail. It
protects the nail bed from infection.

 Nail grooves - It runs alongside the edge of the nail plate. It keeps the nail
growing forward in a straight line.

 Nail walls - These are the folds of the skin overlapping the sides of the nails. It
protects the nail plate edges.

 Eponychium - It is the extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail plate, under
which the nail plate emerges from the matrix. It protects the matrix from infection.

 Cuticle - It is the overlapping epidermis around the base of the nail. When in
good condition, it is soft and loose. It also protects the matrix from infection.

Lesson 3: The Bones of the Hand

Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Classify the different bones, muscle, and arteries that make up the hand and the
forearm
 Describe the characteristics of each part of the hand and forearm
 Explain the purpose of each part of the hand and forearm
 The Bones of the Hand
Condyloid or Gliding joint - It is the 8 carpal
bones in the wrist which glide over one another
to allow movement.

Metacarpal bones - The palm of the hand is

made up of 5 metacarpal bones.

Phalanges - These are the 14 individual

bones that make up the finger – 2 in each of
the thumbs, and three in each of the fingers.

Lesson 4: The Bones of the Foot

Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Classify the different bones, muscle, and arteries that make up the foot and the
lower leg
 Describe the characteristics of each part of the foot and lower leg
 Explain the purpose of each part of the foot and lower leg

Introduction
The foot and the lower leg are connected body parts that hold the toes, which is the
essential body part in the pedicure procedure. It is also important that you learn the
different parts of the foot and lower leg to properly take care of them since these are the
ones that helps with our movement and carries the whole body.
 The Bones of the Foot

The following bones fit together to form arches which help to support the foot and to
absorb the impact when we walk, run, and jump.

 7 Tarsal
 5 Metatarsal
 14 Phalanges

The Arches of the Foot

 These are created by the formation of the bones and joints, and supported by
ligaments.

 They support the weight of the body and help to preserve balance when we walk
on uneven surfaces.

Lesson 5: Contraindications
Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify the different contraindications of manicure and pedicure

 Describe the characteristics of each contraindication
 Explain why the following are considered as contraindications
 Introduction
Performing manicures and pedicures help the clients maintain a state of beauty when it
comes to their nails but as a nail technician, it is important that you recognized the
different contraindications that a client may possess that would make them illegible for a
manicure and pedicure. It will help the clients identify how to properly take care of
themselves depending on their condition and also prevent further damage if they went
through a treatment that could affect their present state.

Contraindications
If a client has any of the following conditions, a manicure treatment must not be
carried out:
 Tinea unguium - It is a fungal infection that affects the nail root and penetrates
into the edge portion of the nail landscape and spreads in the direction of nail growth.

 Paronychia - It is a bacterial infection on the tissue around the nail. The skin
becomes red and swollen when infected.

 Cuts or abrasions on the hands or arms.

 Infectious skin diseases, such as ringworm.

 Warts on the hands and arms. These are local growths in the skin that are
caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) infection.

If a client has any of the following conditions, a pedicure treatment must not be
carried out:
 Athlete’s foot - It is a fungal infection that usually starts between the toes. It
commonly appears on people that have become very sweaty while wearing tight-
fitting shoes.

 Verrucas - Also called plantar warts, are warts that develop on plantar surfaces-
soles or bottom of the feet.

 Diabetes - Due to diabetes, the skin can be thin and fragile and are more
susceptible to infections and slower heating cuts.

 Infectious skin diseases, such as ringworm.

 Cuts or abrasions on the feet or legs.

 Lesson 1: Nail Care Equipment
Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify the materials, tools, and equipment used in nail care.

 Describe the use of each materials, tools, and equipment.
 Illustrate the use of each materials, tools, and equipment.

Introduction
In Nail Care, treatments like manicures and pedicures cannot be carried out without the
proper materials, tools, and equipment. As a nail technician in the making, you have to
familiarize yourself with the different materials, tools, and equipment used to properly
take care of your client.

Equipment
These are the things that can be used long-term once purchased.
  Euipment Use

It should be placed in a way that the distance between

you and the customer is not too far away. It should be
Manicure made of materials that won’t be damaged when nail glue,
Table polish, or acetone is spilled and make sure that the angle
of the lamp is adjustable to protect the eyes from its
brightness.

It is a bowl wherein the fingertips are dipped to make the

Finger Bowl
cuticles smooth.
 It is a pillow-shaped cushion, covered with a towel, used
as a resting place for the client’s hand. Normally it is
Cushion
made out of synthetic fabric rather than leather which
make it easier for cleaning.

Supply Tray It is where the materials that are usually used are placed.

It is used to let the nail polish dry faster. It has two types:
Nail Dryer
(a) electrical and (b) a spray type.

Tools
These are the things that must be cleaned every after customer use.

  Euipment Use

It is also called cuticle pusher and has two types: (a)

metal and (b) stone. It is used to push the cuticles by
Pusher
placing the pusher at a 45 degree angle from the tip of
the nail to the root.
 May be made of stainless steel, nickel or cobalt, it is
Nipper used to cut the dead skin around the nail. Its edge is
about ¼ or ½ inch.

It is used to remove the dirt from the nail by sliding it

Nail Brush
against the nail bed in an upward-downward direction.

It can be a flat-bladed or round type that is used in

Nail Clipper
adjusting the nails.

File/Emery
It is used to shape the artificial or natural nail.
Board

Orangewood It is used to push the cuticle and to remove the oil or

Stick debris during the art service.

Sanding Block It is used to make the nail surface smooth.

 Pedi File It is used to remove the callus on the foot.

Products/Cosmetics
These are consumables that are safely applied on the client’s nail or hand/foot.

  Product Ingredients Use

 Acetone or  To remove nail

ethyl acetate enamel
Nail enamel
 Perfume  To remove grease
remover
 Colour from the nail plate prior
 Oil enamelling

 Vegetable oil
 Perfume  To soften the skin
 Emulsifying and cuticles
Hand cream
agents  To provide slip
 Emollients during hand massage
 Preservatives

 Citric acid or
 To whiten stained
hydrogen peroxide
Nail bleach nails and the
 Glycerine
surrounding skin
 Water
  Formaldehyde
 Solvent
 Colour
pigments  To colour nail plates
Nail enamel  Resin  To provide some
 Nitrocellulose protection
 Plasticisers
 Pearlised
particles

 Emollients
Cuticle
 Perfume  To soften cuticles
cream
 Colour

 Potassium
Cuticle
hydroxide  To soften cuticles
remover
 Glycerine

Lesson 4: Sanitation
Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify the proper hygienic practices to be maintained in nail service

 Recognize the difference between cleaning or sanitizing, disinfecting, and
sterilising
 Illustrate the proper sanitation practices for each tools and equipment

Introduction
Nail technicians are nothing without their tools and equipment. That is why one of the
most important lessons in practicing nail care is learning how to take care of your
equipment.
 Sanitation
To maintain hygiene not only personally but through your equipment, you should follow
the following steps:

 Make sure that all tools and equipment are clean and sterile before use.
 All client work areas, like nail tables and foot rests, should be kept clean at all
times. Dust and debris build up of nail pieces or nail dust should not be present.
 Make sure that you follow hygienic working practices.
 You should maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.

Sanitation
 Clean all tools and equipment of all visible residues after every use.
 After cleaning, completely immerse tools and implements in a recommended
disinfectant or hot soapy water for 10 minutes.
 Remove implements from disinfectant using tongs or gloves. Rinse, and then
dry.
 Store clean tools in a closed, clean container.

Sterilisation
 It can be done using an autoclave that provides an environment where the
bacteria and germs found in your tools and implements will be killed.

Manicure and pedicure tools and equipment can be sterilised or sanitized by the
following methods:

Tool/Equipment Method Term used

Cuticle knife Autoclave Sterilisation
Cuticle nippers Autoclave Sterilisation
Orange stick Throw away after use Disposable
Autoclave 
Callus file Sterilisation
Chemical
Overall Wash in hot soapy water (60◦C) Sanitisation
Bowl Chemical Sanitisation
Emery board Throw away after use Disposable
Buffer Wipe handle with surgical spirit  Sanitisation
 Wash buffing cloth in hot (60◦C) soapy water
Towel Wash in hot soapy water (60◦C) Sanitisation
Spatula Throw away after use Disposable
Nail clippers Autoclave Sterilisation
Scissors Autoclave Sterilisation
Hoof stick Immerse in chemical Sanitisation
Trolley Wipe with chemical Sanitisation

Lesson 1: Basic Technique: Cutting

Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify the different basic techniques used in nail care.

 Identify the tools and materials needed to perform each technique.
 Perform the different basic techniques used in nail care properly.

Lesson 1: Basic Technique: Cutting

Basic Technique: Cutting
Tools / Materials
 Alcohol
 Cotton ball
 Nail clipper

Procedure
 Place a small amount of alcohol on your palm and rub your hands together to
sanitize your hands.
 Dampen a cotton ball with alcohol and wipe off the dirt on your client’s hand and
foot. Sanitizing the nails will make it less brittle, easier and safer to cut.
 Make sure that you choose the right tool in cutting/trimming the nails. Use a
sterilised nail clipper in cutting/trimming.
 Place the nail clipper putting the edge of the nail in between the 2 blades of the
nail clipper.
 Make sure that the 2 blades on the clipper work with equal pressure to deliver a
good, clean cut.
 Trim the nail straight across. Rounding the nail's corners or cutting the sides at
an angle can lead the corners to grow toward your skin and become ingrown.

Lesson 2: Basic Technique: Filing

Basic Technique: Filing
Free edge is the part of the nail that is filed. A fine emery board should be used when
filing the natural nail. The darker, rougher side of the emery board is used to remove
excess length, and the lighter smoother side is used for shaping and removing rough
edges. It is preferred to use a flexible emery board than a stiff one since it generates
less friction.

Nail Shapes

Oval - It is the ideal nail shape. This is the shape that offers the most strength
to the free edge.

Square - It is a nail shape that is prone to breaking due to its severe corners.

Pointed - This leaves the nail tip very weak and likely to break.

Tools / Materials
 File/Emery board

Procedure
 Choose the proper tools for filing
 Make sure that the nails are dry before filing.
 Place the file against the nail edge repeatedly. Make sure that you file in one
direction.
 Stroke it from the nail corner to the tip until you get the desired shape.
 Finish by filing the tip across in one direction.

Tips
 Always file the nails from side to center, with the emery board sloping slightly
under the free edge. Use swift, rhythmical strokes.
 Avoid a sawing action since it generates friction and might cause the free edge to
split.
 Never file completely down the sides of the nail, as strength is required here to
balance the free edge.
 Always allow about 4 mm of nail growth to remain at the sides of the nail.

Basic Technique: Cleaning

Basic Technique: Cleaning
Tools / Materials
 Finger bowl
 Cuticle remover
 Nail pusher
 Orangewood stick
 Nail nippers
 Nail brush
 Cotton ball

Procedure
 Place the hand in a manicure bowl filled with warm water and antiseptic liquid
soap just enough to cover the nails for 5 – 10 minutes.
 Remove the hand from the manicure bowl and dry it with a towel.
 Apply cuticle remover on each nail to soften the cuticle.
 Gently push back the cuticle with a nail pusher.
 Hold the cuticle knife at 90◦ to the nail plate and stroke it in one direction only,
gently loosening any eponychium that has adhered to the nail plate.
 Hold the nippers comfortably in the palm of the hand.
 Use the cuticle nippers to remove any loose or torn pieces of cuticle, and to trim
excess cuticle.
 Using a nail brush, brush off the removed cuticles.
 Lesson 4: Basic Technique: Buffing
Basic Technique: Buffing
 It gives the nail plate a sheen
 It stimulates the blood supply in the nail bed, increasing nourishment and
encouraging strong, healthy nail growth.
 It smoothens any surface irregularities.

Tools / Materials
 Buffer - This should have a handle made of plastic and a replaceable convex
pad covered with chamois or soft leather.
 Buffing Paste - This is the cream used to help smooth out surface irregularities,
and thereby give the nail a shine. It contains abrasive particles such as pumice, talc,
or kaolin.
 Four-sided buffer - This is shaped like a thick emery board and has four types
of surface, ranging from slightly abrasive to very smooth. It can be used to bring the
nail to a shine without the need for buffing paste. It cannot be effectively sterilised,
however, and must therefore be discarded after use on one client.

Procedure
 Hold the buffer loosely on one hand.
 With a buffer, buff in one direction only from the base of the nail to the free edge,
using smooth, firm, regular strokes.
 Use a nail brush to remove any dirt on the nails.
 Apply cuticle oil and massage it in each nail using your thumb.
 Wipe off the excess oil using a cotton ball.

Lesson 5: Basic Technique: Polishing

Basic Technique: Polishing
 It gives the nail plate a sheen
 It stimulates the blood supply in the nail bed, increasing nourishment and
encouraging strong, healthy nail growth.
 It smoothens any surface irregularities.

Tools / Materials
 Clear nail enamel
 Colored nail enamel
 Cotton ball
 Nail enamel remover
 Orangewood stick

Procedure
 Make sure that your client has clean and dry nails before applying any polish.
 Apply the base coat using clear enamel on each nail starting from the smallest
finger to the thumb.
 Use long slow strokes starting from the cuticle up to the tip of the nail.
 Make the first brushstroke in the center of the nail then to the left side then to the
right side.
 Overlap each brush stroke to spread the base coat evenly on the nail.
 Let it dry.
 Apply a thin layer of nail enamel following the same technique then let it dry.
 Follow with another thin coat of nail enamel. Let it dry.
 Wipe off the excess nail polish using orange sticks covered with cotton wool
soaked in nail polish remover on one end.
 Apply the top coat of clear enamel to protect the nail enamel from discoloration.

Lesson 1: Planning the Treatment

Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify the proper way of conducting assessment before the treatment

 Demonstrate how to properly communicate with a client
 Identify the appropriate treatment to be performed based on the assessment

Lesson 2: Plain Manicure Procedure

Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Perform the basic manicure procedure

 Determine the needed tools, materials, and equipment in performing the basic
manicure procedure
 Demonstrate each step of the basic manicure procedure properly

Introduction
The word manicure is taken from the Latin words manus, meaning ‘hand’ and cura
meaning ‘care’. A manicure is a treatment performed on the hands to improve its
appearance; keeps its nails smooth; keep the cuticles attractive and pretty; and keep
the skin soft.

Plain Manicure Procedure

Materials, Tools, and Equipment
 Towel
 Alcohol/hand sanitizer
 Cotton balls
 Nail cutter
 Emery board
 Manicure bowl
 Antiseptic liquid soap
 Cuticle remover
 Nail pusher
 Nail nippers
 Buffer
 Cuticle oil
 Lotion

Procedure:
A. Sanitation
 Cover the client’s lap with a towel.

 Make sure to sanitize your hands by applying alcohol or hand sanitizer.

 Dampen a cotton ball with alcohol and wipe off the dirt on your client’s hands,
starting on the palm up to the back of the hand.
 If applicable, remove any present nail enamel with the use of a cotton ball
soaked in nail polish remover for each hand.

B. File and Cut

 Starting from the little finger, cut the nails of the client’s right hand according to
desired shape.

 File the nails using an emery board.

 Place the hand in a manicure bowl filled with warm water and antiseptic liquid
soap just enough to cover the nails.

 Cut and file the nails on the left hand while waiting for the soaking to finish.

 Remove the right hand from the manicure bowl and dry with a towel.

 Soak the left hand in the manicure bowl.

C. Cleaning
 Apply cuticle remover on the nails of the right hand. Push back the cuticle using a
nail pusher.

 Remove excess cuticle using nippers. Brush the nails to clean off the cut cuticles.

D. Buffing
 Buff the nails using a buffer by brushing it on the nails to make it shiny. Use a nail
brush to remove any dirt on the nails.

 Apply cuticle oil and massage it in each nail using your thumb.

 Wipe off the excess oil using a cotton ball.

 Remove the left hand from the manicure bowl and dry with a towel.

 Do the same procedure on the left hand.

E. Hand massage
 Pour a small amount of lotion on your hands and apply it onto the client’s hand
and forearm using effleurage.

 Gently apply thumb kneading to the back of the hand.

 Place the client’s arm in an upright position, palm facing the client, and apply
effleurage to the forearm.

 Lay down the client’s arm and open the hand up. Interlock your fingers with the
client’s and apply thumb kneading to the palmar surface of the hand.

 Position the hand, back of the hand facing upward, and gently pull the fingers
individually.

 Apply thumb kneading to the back of the hand.

 Repeat steps to the other side.

Lesson 3: Plain Manicure: Polishing

Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify what polishing technique is

 Identify the proper tools, materials, and equipment needed in polishing during a
manicure
 Perform the proper polishing technique during a manicure
 Introduction
Nail enamel is used to coat the nail plate to adorn the nails; disguised stained nails; add
temporary strength to weak nails; and to coordinate with clothes or make-up.

Polishing
Materials, Tools, and Equipment
 Base coat
 Nail enamel
 Cotton balls
 Orange sticks
 Nail polish remover

Procedure:
 Apply the base coat on each finger using clear nail polish. Start at the center then
work your way to the sides. Make sure to apply it evenly. Let it dry.

 Once the base coat is dry, apply the first coating of nail enamel chosen by the
client on each nail bed. Apply evenly.

 When dry, apply another coating of nail enamel to completely cover the nail bed
and even out the color.

 Wipe off the excess nail polish using orange sticks covered with cotton ball
soaked in nail polish remover on one end.

 Apply the top coat of clear enamel to protect the nail enamel from discoloration.

Lesson 1: Planning the Treatment 2

Objectives
 At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify the proper sanitation practices in performing hand spa

 Identify the tools, materials, and equipment needed to be sanitized
 Perform proper sanitation practices in hand spa treatment

Introduction
Sanitation is important not only for the nail technicians but also for the client. Engaging
in proper sanitary practices ensures the client or the nail technician will not be infected.

Planning the Treatment

Before treatment
 Ask the client remove his/her jewellery and place it in a bowl or container you
provided.

 You could also suggest that the client may put her jewellery in her handbag
instead.

Cleaning your hands

 Explain to the client that you are going to wash your hands, making the client
confident of your cleanliness and hygiene.

 Make sure to dry your hands thoroughly since wet hands are not clean hands.

 For added protection, apply alcohol or hand sanitizer on your hands after
washing. Using a cotton ball soaked in alcohol, wipe the dirt off the client’s hands and
arms.

Lesson 2: Exfoliating Treatment

Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify the importance of exfoliating treatment in hand spa

 Identify the tools, materials, and equipment needed in exfoliating treatment
 Perform proper techniques during the exfoliating treatment

Introduction
The exfoliating treatment is performed as part of the hand spa routine. During an
exfoliating treatment, the massage is performed as usual using a mildly abrasive cream.
Exfoliating treatments are performed for the removal of dead skin cells; improvement of
skin texture; improvement of skin colour; and to increase circulation.

Exfoliating Treatment
Materials, Tools, and Equipment
 Base coat
 Nail enamel
 Cotton balls
 Orange sticks
 Nail polish remover

Procedure:
 Ask the client to wash his/her hands using soap and water. Make sure that all dirt
on the hand and forearm are removed.

 Dry both hands with a towel.

 Sanitize the client’s hands and arms by applying alcohol with a cotton ball.

 Apply exfoliating scrub on the right hand and forearm to remove dead skin cells.
Do the same on the left hand and forearm.

 Rinse off the exfoliating scrub with water.

 Dry the hands using a towel.

 Lesson 3: Paraffin Wax Treatment
Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify what a paraffin wax is and its importance

 Determine the tools, materials, and equipment needed in performing paraffin wax
 Demonstrate the proper steps in performing paraffin wax

Introduction
Paraffin wax treatment is recommended for clients with chapped hands and neglected
feet. It uses warm oil based wax that provides relief to hands, feet, sore joints and
muscles. It also has skin softening benefits and improves skin elasticity as well.

Paraffin Wax Treatment

Materials, Tools, and Equipment
 Paraffin wax machine
 Paraffin wax
 Plastic cling wrap
 Hand gloves
 Lotion

Procedure:
 Prepare the paraffin wax machine by filling it water and one package of wax.
Turn it on to melt the wax.

 When melted, test if the wax is tolerable enough to touch.

 Gently submerged the left hand into the melted wax. Quickly lift the hand and let
the excess wax drip back into the machine. Do this for 3 repetitions.
 Cover the right hand with cling wrap then insert hand into a glove.

 Repeat the same procedure with the right hand.

 After 30 minutes, remove the glove from the right hand and massage with the
cling wrap still on, breaking off the hardened wax on the hand. Gently remove the
cling wrap off together with the broken wax.

 Apply lotion and massage the hand and forearm by applying effleurage thumb
kneading to the palm of the hand.

 Repeat the same procedure on the left hand.

Lesson 1: Plain Pedicure Procedure

Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify what the basic pedicure procedure is

 Determine the needed tools, materials, and equipment in performing the basic
pedicure procedure
 Demonstrate each step of the basic pedicure procedure properly

Introduction
The word pedicure came from the Latin wordpedis, meaning ‘foot’ and cura meaning
‘care’. It is a treatment performed on the feet to take care of it. It is carried out to make
the feet more attractive, reduce the amount of hard skin found on the feet and to relax
the tired and aching feet.

Plain Pedicure Procedure

Materials, Tools, and Equipment
 Towel
 Alcohol/hand sanitizer
 Cotton balls
 Nail cutter
 Emery board
 Manicure bowl
 Antiseptic liquid soap
 Cuticle remover
 Hoof stick
 Nail nippers
 Buffer
 Cuticle oil
 Lotion

Procedure:
 Sanitize your hands by applying alcohol or hand sanitizer.
 Using a cotton ball soaked in alcohol, sanitize the client’s foot by wiping off the
dirt.
 Remove any existing nail enamel on the toes using cotton soaked in nail enamel
remover.
 Cut the nails to the client’s desired shape.
 Using an emery board, file the toe nails to even/smoothen out the sides.
 Soak the foot in a bowl filled with warm water and anti-bacterial soap.
 Repeat the steps to the other foot.
 Dry the soaked foot with a towel.
 Apply cuticle remover on each toenail.
 Push up the cuticles using a nail pusher.
 Remove excess dead cells and skins around the toenail using a nipper.
 Using a toenail brush, brush off the excess removed cuticles.
 Apply cuticle oil to the individual toenails.
 Apply effleurage to the foot and leg of the client.
 Apply thumb kneading to the soles of the foot.
 Apply pulling to the individual toes on the foot.
 Repeat the same process to the other foot.

Lesson 2: Plain Pedicure: Polishing

Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify what polishing technique is

 Identify the proper tools, materials, and equipment needed in polishing during a
pedicure
 Perform the proper polishing technique during pedicure

Introduction
Nail enamel is used to coat the nail plate to adorn the nails; disguised stained nails; add
temporary strength to weak nails; and to coordinate with clothes or make-up.

Plain Pedicure: Polishing

Materials, Tools, and Equipment
 Base coat
 Nail enamel
 Cotton balls
 Orange sticks
 Nail polish remover

Procedure:
 Apply base coat to each toe nail. Let it dry.
 Apply a first coat of nail enamel according to the client’s preference. Let it dry.
 Once the first coating is dry, apply the second coating to even out the nail
enamel. Let it dry.
 Apply the top coat using the same polish used for the base coat.
 Repeat the same process to the other foot.

Lesson 1: Sanitation
Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

 Identify the proper sanitation practices in performing foot spa

 Identify the tools, materials, and equipment needed to be sanitized
 Perform proper sanitation practices in foot spa treatment

Introduction
Sanitation is important not only for the nail technicians but also for the client. Engaging
in proper sanitary practices ensures the client or the nail technician will not be infected.
 Sanitation
Before Treatment
 Ask the client remove his/her jewellery and place it in a bowl or container you
provided.
 You could also suggest that the client may put her jewellery in her handbag
instead.

Cleaning Your Hands

 Explain to the client that you are going to wash your hands, making the client
confident of your cleanliness and hygiene.
 Make sure to dry your hands thoroughly since wet hands are not clean hands.
 For added protection, apply alcohol or hand sanitizer on your hands after
washing.
 Using a cotton ball soaked in alcohol, wipe the dirt off the client’s feet and legs.