Nail care services.

Lesson 1: use of nail care, tools, materials, and

equipment.
Lo 1:prepare the necessary tools and
equipment for specific nail care activity.
Lo 2: use nail care tools equipment.
TOOLS are the articles use in any nail
care service which are durable or
permanent and are hand held.

TOOLS are also referred to as

implements.
Callous remover- is a
tool designed to strip
off calluses and corns.
Cuticle nail pusher- is
a tool used to push
back and loosen the
cuticles.
 Cuticle nipper- is and
implement used to cut
the cuticles.
Cuticle scissor – is an
implement to cut
stubborn cuticles.
Finger or manicure
bowl- is a small bowl
used for soaking the
fingers to soften the
cuticles.
Foot file- made of
metal or sandpaper
with a rough file on
one side to remove
calluses and fine file
on other to smoothen
the feel.
Foot Spa Basin- is a
large rectangular
container used for
bathing and soaking
the feet when giving
pedicure.
Manicure tray- is a
flat container where
all necessary tools
and implements are
placed for use by
manicurist.
Manicure nail brush-
is a plastic handled
with brush with nylon
bristles used to clean
dirt and cosmetic
residue from the nail
surface and skin.
Mixing bowl- is a
small open- top
rounded cup like
container used for
mixing the aromatic
oils and other fluids
for the hand or foot
spa.
Nail buffer- in an
implement used for
smoothening and
polishing the nail.
Nail cutter/ Nail
clipper/ Nail trimmer-
is a hand tool made
of metal used to trim
fingernails and
toenails.
Nail file- is an
implement used to
shape the free edge
of the nail with the
coarse and bevel the
nail with the finer
slide.
Orangewood stick- in
an implement with
pointed and rounded
ends to remove
excess polish.
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Pedicure nail brush-

is a tool used to
remove cosmetics and
cleanse nails.
Plastic container- for
cotton is a small
receptacle where
cotton balls are put.
Pumice stone- is a
type of volcanic rock,
which is actually
frothy lava solidified
to form a porous rock
to remover dry and
annoying skin pf the
feet as well calluses
Supply tray- is a flat
container thats holds
the necessary
cosmetics and
implements.
Trolley- is a wheeled
cart that is pushed by
hand and used for
transporting manicure
and pedicuring tools
and materials.
MATERIALS- are the cosmetics and
supplied that are consumed and should be
replaced from time to time. They are also
called consumables.
Alcohol - is an
organic compound
used as sanitizer.
Antiseptic Solution-
is an agent reduced or
prevents the
multiplication of
microorganisms.
Apron- is an outer
protective garment
that covers primarily
the front of the body
to protect clothes
from dirt or stains.
Assorted colored nail
polish- is a lacquer
applied pn fingernails
and toenails to
decorate and/or
protect the nail plate.
Base Coat- is a clear
layer of polish applies
to the nail plate
before the application
of colored polish to
the smoothen surface
for the color promote
healthier nails.
 Benzalkonium
chloride - is a yellow
white powder
prepared in an
aqueous solution used
as suface disinfectant
and topical antiseptic.
Bleching soap- is a
soap formulated to
whiten the skin.
Cling Wrap - is a thin
plastic film used for
sealing the paraffin
during a hand spa.
Cotton- is a white
downy fiber for
dubbing or cleaning
the nails and
removing nail polish.
Cuticle oil- is a
mixture of facts and
waxes containing
lanolin and petroleum
base to soften and
lubricate the skin
around the nails
Cuticle remover- is a
liquid used to soften
cuticles and prepare
them to be cut.
Disinfectant agent-
such as heat,
radiation, or chemical
that destroys,
neutralizes or
prevents the growth
of disease- carrying
microorganism
Emery board- is a
wooden, sand paper
like stick with a fine
texture on one side
and a coarse texture
on the other side used
to gently grind down
the edges of the nails.
First Aid Kit - is a
collection of supplies
for us in giving first
aid.
Foot blush- is a liquid spray
that contains that contains
peppermint and alpha
hydroxyl acids derived from
fruits that whisks away dead
skin cells, deodorizes and
soften the feel, giving it
pinkish glow after use.
Hand Towel - is an
absorbent cloth for
drying the hands.
Lotion - is any
various cosmetic
preparations thart are
applied to soften the
skin.
Manicure Pillow - is a
hand cushion that
helps a client to keep
her hands steady and
relaxed.
Nail Hardener - is a
liquid applied to the
nails to form a
protective barrier to
prevent chipping,
peeling and splitting
of nails.
ail Polish Remover
(Acetone) - is a
organic solvent used
to dissolve old polish
on nails.
Quick Dry - is a
liquid applied to
colored nail polish to
dry faster.
Solvent - is a
substance used to thin
out the nail polish
when it has thickened.
 Toe Nail Separator -
i a soft material where
a toes are inserted to
keep them apart to
prevent freshly
painted toenail from
staining other toe.
Top Coat - is a clear
nail polish applied to
the nails after the
colored polish to
protect it from
scratches and chips, it
makes nails harder
and keep them
looking shiny.
Towel - is an
absorbent cloth for
drying the hands and
feet.
Wet Sanitizer - is a
substance or
preparation for killing
germs.
Equipment - are the items which are more or
less durable and permanent needed for a
particular activity or purpose.
These are the equipment and
furniture or fixtures that are used in
a salon:
Chairs - seats with
back support which
have four legs and
some have rests for
the arms
Foot Spa Machine - is
an electronic gadget
used for soaking,
bathing and
massaging the feet
during a foot spa.
Foot Spa Stool - is a
simple seat with three
or four legs designed
to provide a comfort
and elevation during a
fooy spa.
Hand Spa Machine -
is an electronic
gadget used to soothe
the pain of arthritis,
muscle spasms and
dry cracked skin of
the hands
Manicurist’s chair or
stool- is the
adjustable
upholstered seat
fitted over a metal or
chrome
Manicure table- is a
furniture especially
designed for giving
manicure. Usuallu it has
laminated plastic
surfacd and a drawer for
storing materials. It is
often fitted with a ball
casters for easily
mobility.
Sterilizer is an
equipment in a salon
used for sterilizer
metal implements to
kill organisms
Timer- is a device that
can preset to start or
stop something at
given time.