BEAUTY CARE

NAIL CARE
 TOOLS and MATERIALS
1. Callous Remover = a tool designed to strip off calluses and corn.

2. Cuticle nail Pusher = a tool used to push back and loosen the cuticle
3. Cuticle Nipper = an implement used to cut the cuticles.

4. Cuticle scissor = an implement to cut stubborn cuticles

5. Finger or Manicure bowl = small bowl used for soaking the fingers to soften the
cuticles.

6. Foot file = made of metal or sandpaper, with a rough file on one side to remove
calluses and a fine file on the other to smoothen the feet.
7. Foot spa basin = a large rectangular container used for bathing and soaking the
feet when giving a pedicure.

8. Manicure nail brush = a plastic handled brush with nylon bristles used to clean
dirt and cosmetic residue from the nail surface and skin.
9. Nail Buffer = an implement used to smoothen and polishing the nails.

10. Nail cutter/ Nail Trimmer = a hand tool made of metal used to trim fingernails
and toenails.
11. Nail file = an implement used to shape the free edges of the nail with the
coarse side and bevel the nail with the finer side.

12. Orangewood stick = an implement with pointed and rounded ends to remove
excess polish.
13. Pumice stone = a type of volcanic rock used to remove dry and annoying skin of
the feet as well as calluses.

14. Trolley = a wheeled cart that is pushed by hand and used for transporting
manicuring and pedicuring tools and materials.
15. Alcohol = an organic compound used as sanitizer.

16. Assorted Colored Nail Polish = a lacquer applied on fingernails and toenails to
decorate and/ protect the nail plate.
17. Base coat = a clear layer polish applied to the nail plate before the application
of colored polish to smoothen surface for color and promote healthier nails.

18. Benzalconium chloride = a yellow-white powder prepared in an aqueous

solution used as surface disinfectant and topical antiseptic.
19. Cotton = a soft white downy fiber for dabbing or cleaning the nails and
removing nail polish.

20. Cuticle remover = a liquid used to soften nail cuticles and prepare them to be
cut.
21. Emery board = a sand paper-like stick with fine texture that is used to gently
grind down the edge of the nails.

22. First Aid kit = a collection of supplies for use in giving first aid.
23. Hand towel = an absorbent cloth for drying the hands.

24. Toe Nail separator = a material where toes are inserted to keep them apart to
prevent staining other toe.
25. Nail polish remover/ acetone = an organic solvent used to dissolve old polish on
nails.

26. Top coat = a clear nail polish applied to the nails after the colopred polish to
protect it.
• 27. Foot spa machine = an electronic gadget used for soaking, bathing and
massage the feet during foot spa.

• 28. Sterilizer = an equipment used for sterilizing metal implements to kill micro-
organisms.
Nail and Its Structure
NAIL STRUCTURE
• 1. The Free Edge
The end of the nail plate that is shaped during Manicure & Pedicure
• 2. Nail Plate
is the visible nail that rests on the nail bed up to the free edge. This is
made up of dead cells and a minimum amount of moisture.
• 3. The Lunula
The half moon shaped point where the matrix and nail bed meet.
• 4. The Cuticle
The overlapping skin surrounding the nail. Its job is to protect the
matrix from being invaded by bacteria and physical damage.
• 5. The Nail Walls
• The skin on both sides of the nail plate.
• 6. The Nail Bed
• This is the part of the finger underneath the
nail plate.
• 7. The Matrix
• This is where the nail is made. It is the only
living part of the nail
1. Oval
this is common among people with long,
perfect nail bed.
2. Round Nail
ideal for shorter nail.
3. Stiletto/pointed
filed away at the sides to a point at the tip.
4. Squoval
similar to the above but followed by squaring off the
tip, giving the nail tip strength over the oval shape.
5. Square
the most popular among the nail shapes.
 NAIL DISEASES AND DISORDER
Disease Disorder
• Not transmittable transmittable
• You can’t catch it You can catch it
• Caused by something Cause by something inside (like
genetics) external
NAIL DISODER
2. Brittle nail = vertical splitting or separation of the
nail plate layers at the distal(free edge)
of the nail plate. Over exposure to detergent
and other chemical solvent can cause.
4. Eggshell nails = the nail plate separates from
the nail-bed and curves at the free
edge. It may cause by chronic illness of the
systemic or nervus origin
5. Furrows nail = these are long ridges
that run either lengthwise or across the
nail. Caused by poor circulation of
blood.
6. Hang nails = these are marked by a condition
in which the cuticle splits around the nail.
Carelessness in removing the cuticle, dryness
can cause it.
NAIL DISEASES
1. Onychomycosis = an infectious
disease caused by vegetable parasite.
BASIC NAIL
DESIGNS
A. Plain manicure = the application of nail polish to the entire nail plate.
1. Apply base coat
2. Apply two coats of polish
3. Apply top coat
B. HALF MOON = involves applying of nail polish over the whole nail plate except the
lunula.
1. Apply base coat
2. Apply white nail polish and leave for a few minutes to dry.
3. Apply colored polish from one side to the other side following the shape of the lunula.
4. Remove excess polish from the skin.
5. Apply top coat.
C. HALF-MOON with TIP = involves the application of colored polish over the whole nail
plate except the area of lunula and tip of the nail.
1. Apply base coat
2. Apply white nail polish and leave for a few minutes to dry.
3. Apply colored nail polish from one side to the other side to form a half=moon. Leave
the part of the free edge.
4. Remove excess polish
5. Apply top coat
D. FRENCH MANICURE or TIP DESIGN = involves the application of colored polish over the
whole part of the nail except the area of the free-edge.
1. Apply base coat and leave for a few minutes to dry.
2. Apply white nail polish and leave for a few minutes to dry.
3. Apply colored nail polish from one side to other side of the nail following the shape of
the free edge.
4. Remove excess polish
5. Apply top coat
E. ELEPHANT TUSK = style that involves the application of nail polish to create S curve,
leaving a slightly larger gap along the nail wall
1. Apply white nail polish and leave for a few minutes to dry.
2. Apply colored nail polish creating a half circle design at the inner side of the nail as you
continue it to form an S
3. Fill up the other side to complete the design
4. Remove excess polish
5. Seal with a top coat.
 10 COMMANDMENTS OF NAIL CARE
1. Thou shalt moisturize your hands with hand
cream
It helps to improve appearance of your nails, but it
also helps to prevent nails from chipping or cracking
2. Thou shalt not cut your cuticles
Cuticles are responsible for protecting nail bed so
you should not bite or cut your cuticles
3. Thou shalt file your nails regularly

4. Thou shalt file your nails in one direction

Filing in one direction will help to prevent nail tears. Start from the side of the
nail wall so as to properly obtain the nail shape you want.

5. Thou shalt not take your stress out on your nails

6. Thou shalt adopt this mantra: sharing is not caring

Do not share your nail clippers or cuticle pushers. Your tools have your own
germs while your best friend’s tools have hers. Share only the god thongs in your
life, not germs
• 7. Thou shalt use a base coat
A base coat helps to protect your nails from stains when you apply nail polish,
especially darker colours. This can help to prevent yellowing and gives you the
additional benefit of smoother application when you paint your nails.

8. Thou shalt pick polish removers wisely

Avoid polish removers with acetone in them. Acetone strips the nails of their
layers and cause them to become brittle

9. Thou shalt try to avoid glitter nail polish

The most major problem with glitter is that it sticks around for ages you’ve tried
to remove the polish.
10. Thou shalt adopt a balanced diet
Having a balance diet that consist of sufficient intake of protein and calcium goes
a long way when it comes to your nails.
 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY:

1. Thou shalt file your nails regularly

2. Thou shalt not take your stress out on your nails
3. Thou shalt adopt this mantra: sharing is not caring
4. Thou shalt file your nails in one direction
5. Thou shalt use a base coat
6. Thou shalt pick polish removers wisely
7. Thou shalt try to avoid glitter nail polish
8. Thou shalt adopt a balanced diet
9. Thou shalt moisturize your hands with hand cream
10. Thou shalt not cut your cuticles