Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BIÑAN CITY

THIRD QUARTER
BEAUTY CARE (Nail Services)

LESSON: 1 - Perform Hand Spa

a. Nail structure and conditions
b. Nail diseases and disorders
c. Benefits of spa treatment
(Week 1)
Reminder: Write your answers in your notebook.

INTRODUCTION:
Learning Task 1: Observe the pictures below and answer the following questions.

1. What can you say about the different pictures?

2. What do you think are the tools, materials, and equipment needed in performing a
hand spa treatment?
3. Why do you think it is important to care for our hands?

DEVELOPMENT:

LESSON 1.1: PERFORM HAND SPA

NAIL STRUCTURE It is very essential for a manicurist to have knowledge on
the different parts of the nails for this will be your basis in giving nail care services to
your clients. The nail is an appendage of the skin. Nail is a horny, translucent plate
that protects the tips of the fingers and toes. It is composed mainly of keratin, a
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 protein substance that forms the base of all horny tissue. The nail is whitist and
transluscent in appearance and allows the pinkish colour of the nail bed to be seen.
The horny plate contains no nerves or blood vessels. Onyx is the technical term for
the nail. The condition of the nail, like that of the skin, reflects the general health of
the body.
Onychology is the study of nail. The nails vary in thickness, being heaviest on
the thumbs and big toes. The characteristics of healthy nails are firm and flexible,
slightly pink in color and the surface is smooth, curved and unspotted, without any
hollows or wavy ridges.

Diagram of the nail and its structure.

The nail consists of three parts: nail body, nail root and free edge
 Nail Body or Nail Plate - visible portion of the nail that is attached to the nail bed.
 Free edge - end portion of the nail plate which extends beyond the fingertip. It is
shaped during manicure.
 Nail root - beginning of nail found at the base and is embedded underneath the
skin.

Structures Beneath the Nail

The structures beneath the nail include the nail bed, matrix and lunula.
 Nail Bed – the skin upon which the nail body or nail plate rests. It is supplied with
many blood vessels and nerves. The blood vessels supply nourishment for the nail.
 Matrix – part of the nail bed which contains nerves and blood vessels and is
located beneath the nail root. It produces cells that generate and harden the nail and
will continue to grow as long as it receives nutrition and remains in a healthy
condition.
 Lunula – halfmoon shape found at the base of the nail where the matrix connects
with the nail bed.

Structures Surrounding the Nail

The structures surrounding the nail include the cuticle, eponychium, hyponychium,
perionychium, nail walls and nail grooves
 Cuticle - the overlapping skin around the nail. A normal cuticle should be loose and
pliable.

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  Eponychium - cuticle extension at the base of the nail body which partly overlaps
the lunula
 Hyponychium – portion of the skin under the free edge of the nail.
 Nail Walls – folds of the skin overlapping the sides of the nail
 Nail Grooves - are slits or tracks in the skin at the side of the nail upon which the
nail moves as it grows.
 Mantle – deep fold of the skin in which the nail root is embedded.

Learning Task 2:
A. Direction: Label the top view parts of the nail. Write the answer in your
notebook.

B. Directions: Identify the word/term being described in the statement. Write the
answer in your notebook.
1. Portion of the skin under the free edge of the nail.
2. The skin upon which the nail body or nail plate rests
3. Beginning of nail found at the base and is embedded underneath the skin.
4. Folds of the skin overlapping the sides of the nail
5. Technical term for the nail

LESSON 2: NAIL DISEASES AND DISORDERS

Did you know your nails can reveal signs to your overall health? Have you noticed
some abnormalities in your fingernails? Are you aware that problems in the liver,
lungs and heart can show up in your nails? Do you bite your nails? Watch out and
learn what your nails will reveal!

Onychosis refers to any disease, disorder, or condition of the nails. Having

knowledge about infections caused by bacteria will prevent the spread of infectious
diseases, preserve the health of the cosmetologist and the patron, and appreciate
the value of proper sanitation.
Pus is the yellowish fluid that oozes from the wound. It is a sign of infection. White
blood cells attack the bacteria and consume them. The pus contains blood cells,
body cells and dead and living bacteria. Bacteria may invade the body through cuts,
scratches, or punctures in the skin or through any of the body openings.
Fungi are plant organisms that live on dead, decaying or living matter. Some fungi
can cause serious infections, but some are harmful and beneficial. Diseases may be
considered contagious or non-contagious. A disease becomes contagious or
communicable when it spreads from one person to another by direct or indirect

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 contact. Some of the common contagious diseases are tuberculosis, common cold,
ringworm, scabies, head lice, and virus infections. Coughing, sneezing, unclean
hands, eating utensils and salon equipment play a role in spreading diseases.
Diseases that are not able to be spread from person to person are considered as
non-contagious. Genetic diseases, cancers, mental disorders, autoimmune diseases
and heart disease are some of the many diseases that aren't contagious.
Sterilization is the process whereby microorganisms are destroyed. Equipment’s and
tools found in salon are needed to be sterilized.
Sanitizing or sanitation refers to the physical or chemical means used to keep the
salon and its equipment as clean and free of germs as possible to protect the health
of the public.

A. Nail Disorders

Nail Disorders – are condition caused by injury to the nails, diseases, or imbalances
in the body.

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 B. Nail Diseases

Nail Diseases – are problems of nails from fungal and bacterial infections to other
causes of nail abnormalities.

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 LESSON 3: BENEFITS OF HAND SPA TREATMENT
Look at your hands. Do you have misshapen nails? Do you have ingrown
nails? How about brittle nails? Do you find difficulty to grow your nails longer? If so,
then there is a need for you to have a regular hand and nail care maintenance.
Below are the following beneficial effects of hand spa:
 Relaxes fingers, wrist, and hand muscles.
 Helps loosen tight hand muscles
 Reduces scar tissue and adhesion that cause decreased finger and wrist
mobility.
After knowing the beneficial effects of hand spa, it is very essential for a
manicurist to be aware of the different tools, supplies and equipment to be used in
giving hand spa treatment which can be an added service in manicure or a separate
treatment given at home or in the salon.

ENGAGEMENT:

Learning Task 3:
Direction: Describe the different nail disorders and nail diseases in one to two
sentences. Write your answers in your notebook.

ASSIMILATION:
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of your
choice in your notebook.

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 1. Part of the nail structure that contains nerves and blood vessel located beneath the
nail root.
a) Skin c) Matrix
b) Nerve d) Surgery
2. The portion of the skin under the free edge of the nail.
a) Eponychium c) Nail walls
b) Hyponychium d) Nail grooves
3. Halfmoon shape found at the base of the nail.
a) Cuticle c) Nail root
b) Nail bed d) Lunula
4. Visible portion of the nail that is attached to the nail bed.
a) Nail plate c) Nail grooves
b) Nail walls d) Nail root
5. The technical term for nail.
a) Onyx c) Onycholysis
b) Onconail d) Onyxil
6. Adult’s nail growth per month.
a) 1/4 Inch c) ¾ Inch
b) 1/8 Inch d) ½ Inch
7. The yellowish fluid that oozes from the wound.
a) Pus c) Bacteria
b) Fungus d) Yeast
8. Wavy ridges caused by uneven growth of the nails.
a) Onychia c) Onychauxis
b) Pterygium d) Corrugations
9. An inflammation of the skin around the nail caused by bacteria.
a) Leuconychia c) Koilonychia
b) Paronychia d) Onychauxis
10. An overgrowth of the nail, usually in thickness rather than length.
a) Onychia c) Onychauxis
b) Pterygium d) Corrugations

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