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Nail care tools and
equipment are the things
used in cleaning and
taking care of nails. Each
tool or equipment has its
use, and it is essential to
know each use to
determine which of them
can be used depending on
the needs like for cutting,
Understanding the uses of
it is also vital to avoid
injuries, and to save
money because you can
maintain your fingernails
and toenails even at
home.
A. Nail Care
Tools and
Nail care
Equipment tools are used in
any nail care services like
manicure and pedicure
performed at home or in
a beauty care shop. Most
of them are durable and
handheld.
Some of the
tools
commonly
used are the
following:
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Some of the
tools
commonly
used are the
following:
There are also cosmetics
and materials used in
manicure, pedicure, hand,
and foot spa. These are
consumables. Some of
these are the following:
Hand Spa machine
is an electronic gadget
used to soothe the
pain of arthritis,
muscle spasms, and
dry, cracked skin of
the hands.
Hand Spa
machine
Identify from the list
inside the box which of
them are tools and
equipment? Write your
answer in your activity
notebook in a table
format.
Directions: TRUE or
FALSE. Write TRUE if
the statement is true
and FALSE if the
statement is false.
Write the answer on a
separate sheet of
paper or a notebook.
1. A cuticle pusher is
held in a manner as
in writing in a paper
2. Emery board is
held in the same
manner as the nail
file.
3.
Antiseptic/Alcohol
is an agent used
for minor injuries
to tissues
surrounding the
4. When using the
nail cutter, raise
the lever up and
down and turn it
in a circular
5. Use the nail
dryer with time
features and set
the timer for the
allotted time.
6. It is an implement with
pointed and rounded ends
to remove excess polish.
A.Anmery board B. nail
buffer
C. nail file D.
orangewood stick
7. As a beginner, how
many minutes it will take
to finish the manicure
services to a client?
A.30 minutes B. 45
minutes
C. 60 minutes D.
8. It is an electronic equipment used
to soothe the pain of arthritis, muscle
spasms, and dry skin of the hands.
A.Sterilizer B.
manicure table
C. foot spa machine D. hand spa
machine
9. The equipment used to
sanitize or kill bacteria or
microorganisms in metal
implements.
A.alcohol B.
sterilizer
C. sanitizer D.
10. It is the equipment used in drying
creative nail art
A.nail art machine B. nail dryer
machine
C. nail printer machine
D. manicure art machine
11. It is held in the same
manner as in writing a pencil.
A.Cuticle Nipper B.
Cuticle Pusher
C. Emery Board D.
Nail Cutter
12.It is held in the same
manner as the nail file. Level
the rough surface of the nail
using the fine side to
smoothen.
A.Cuticle Nipper B. Cuticle
Pusher
13. It is made of metal or
sandpaper with a rough file on
one side to remove calluses.
A.foot file B.
foot scrub
C. foot spa basin D. callus
remover
14. It is a tool used to push back and
loosen the cuticles.
A.nail brush B. nail
clipper
C. cuticle nipper D. cuticle nail
pusher
15. A hand tool made of
metal used to trim
fingernails and toenails.
A.nail file B. nail
cutter
C. nail pusher D. cuticle
nipper
PPE (Personal
Protective Equipment)
Personal Protective
Equipment - are
garments designed to
protect the wearer’s body
from injury or chemicals
or for job-related
Glove - is a
hand covering.
Smock gown - is a
loose cloak or robe
worn to protect the
clothes.
Mask - is a protective
face covering for hygienic
purposes and to protect
the face against chemical
exposure.
Headband - is a band of
absorbent material worn
on or around the head
across the forehead to
keep the sweat and the
hair off the face.
Ensuring Safety and
Cleanliness in the
Salon- is the
Sanitation
application of
measures to promote
public health and
prevent the spread of
infectious diseases.
 Sterilization - is the
process of destroying
Sterilizati all living micro-
on vs organisms
Sanitization - is the
Sanitizati
on process of destroying
some, not all
microorganisms.
 Disinfectant - is a
substance used to
Disinfect
ant vs control micro-
Antisepti organisms on non-
c living surfaces such
as tools, equipment,
and furniture/
fixtures.
 Antiseptic - is an
Disinfect agent that prevents the
ant vs multiplication of
Antisepti microorganisms. Since
c
it is milder than a
disinfectant, it can be
used directly on the
Preparation of Equipment to be
Sanitized
a. Read directions on disinfectant.
b. Measure and mix the disinfectant as
directed.
c. Saturate a cleaning cloth with
disinfectant solution and wipe entire
surface area of equipment.
d. Wipe the surface dry with paper towel
Preparation of the Sanitizing Jar
a. Cleanse the sanitizing jar with
disinfectant and wipe it dry.
b. Place thin layer of sterile cotton at the
bottom of jar.
c. Remove implements from wet or dry
sanitizer and place them into the jar,
handles up, except for metal nail files.
d. Fill the jar with 70% to 90% alcohol
solution to cover cutting edges and tips
Keep in mind that all
tools/implements and equipment
should not be used unless
effectively sanitized or sterilized
so as to prevent potential
diseases. All beauticians should
maintain a high standard of
personal hygiene. Wherever
After every working
session, the following
should be done:
a. Tools which are made
of plastic should be kept
clean and sanitized
properly in preparation
for the next patron.
b. Empty bottles and
containers are discarded in
a covered trash bin.
c. Used treatment products
and other chemicals are
stored, arranged and
properly labeled in the
cabinet.
d. Finger bowls must be
sanitized before use for
the next client.
e. The hand and foot spa
machines must be flushed
with a solution of about
5% bleach. Circulate the
liquid through the system
for at least 10 minutes.
f. Leave the solution in the
hand and foot spa
machines overnight or at
least 5-10 hours before
draining the machines so
that they are thoroughly
sanitized.
g. Table tops and door
handles are wiped with
H. Metal tools and
instruments must be
sterilized following
proper sterilization
techniques. After the
process, store it in a
dry cabinet until
i. Tools which are made
of porous materials such
as nail files, buffers, nail
brushes and
orangewood sticks can
harbor bacteria easily.
Since they are wood
products which cannot
j. Waste materials
should be disposed
of properly in an
enclosed waste bin
fitted with polythene
bag. The bin should
be sanitized with
Direction: Write the letter
of your answer.
1. It is the application of
measures to promote
public health and prevent
the spread of infectious
diseases.
a. Sanitation c.
2. It is the process of destroying
some, not all microorganisms.
a. Microorganism c. Sanitization
b. Disinfectant d. All of the
above
3. It is the process of destroying
all living micro-organisms
a. Microorganism c.
Sanitization
b. Sterilization d. All of
the above
4. It is an agent that prevents
the multiplication of
microorganisms, milder than a
disinfectant, and it can be used
directly on the skin.
a. Microorganism c.
Sanitization
b. Sterilization d.
5. It is a substance used to
control micro-organisms on
non-living surfaces such as
tools, equipment, and
furniture/ fixtures.
a. Sanitation c. Alcohol
b. Disinfectant d. All of the
6. An equipment in a salon
used for sterilizing metal
implements to kill
microorganisms
7. A protective face
covering for hygienic
purposes and to
protect the face
against chemical
exposure.
8. A garments designed to
protect the wearer’s body
from injury or chemicals
or for job-related
occupational safety and
health purposes.
9.A hand covering.
10. A loose cloak or robe
worn to protect the clothes.
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4. is made of metal or
sandpaper, with a rough
file on one side to
remove calluses and a
fine file on the other to
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5. A small bowl used for
soaking the fingers to
soften the cuticles.
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QUIZ
6. A hand tool made of
metal used to trim
fingernails and toenails.
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QUIZ
7. An implement with
pointed and rounded
ends to remove excess
polish.
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QUIZ
8. 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
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QUIZ
9. A liquid applied to colored
nail polish to dry faster
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QUIZ
10. An equipment in a salon
used for sterilizing metal
implements to kill
microorganisms
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QUIZ
11. A protective face
covering for hygienic
purposes and to protect the
face against chemical
exposure.
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QUIZ
15. A collection of
supplies for use in giving
first aid.
NAIL DISEASES AND DISORDERS
Nail diseases - are conditions of both the
nail and the surrounding skin that result
from bacterial, fungal, and viral
infections. The main course for infection
is through damaged cuticles and broken
skin.
1. BLUE NAILS- It
is bluish in color, may
be attributed to poor
blood circulation or
heart disorder.
2. BRITTLE
NAILS- It is a
vertical splitting or
separation of the
nail plate layers at
the distal (free)
edge of the nail
3.BRUISED NAILS- It
shows dark purplish
(almost black or brown)
spots in the nail. This is
usually due to injury and
bleeding of the nail bed.
As the nail grows, dried
blood in the nail bed will
4. EGGSHELL
NAILS- The nail plate
separates from the
nailbed and curves at
the free edge. It may
be caused by chronic
illness of the systemic
or nervous origin.
5. FURROWS- These are
long ridges that run either
lengthwise or across the
nail. Some lengthwise
ridges are normal in
adults. Ridges that run
across the nail are caused
by high fevers, pregnancy
& measles.
6. HANGNAILS- It is a
condition in which the
cuticle splits around
the nail. Carelessness
in removing the
cuticle, dryness,
cutting off too much
may result in
hangnails.
7. LECONYCHIA OR
WHITE SPOT- White
spot appears frequently
in the nails. They may
be caused by injury to
the base of the nail. As
the nail continues to
grow, these white spots
eventually disappear.
8. PTERYGIUM- It is an
overgrowth of cuticle
which sticks to the
surfaces of nail plate.
Carefully remove the
adhering growth by
means of a cuticle
nipper.
9.
ONYCHATROPHIA- It
is describe as wasting
away of the nail . The
nail loses its luster,
shrinks and falls This
can be caused by injury
to the nail matrix or by
10. HYPERTROPHY- It is
an overgrowth of the
nail usually in thickness
rather than length. It is
caused by an internal
imbalance, such as local
infection or heredity.
11. BITTEN NAIL-It is
a deformity of nail
plate caused by biting
nails. It is an acquired
nervous habit which
prompts the individual
to chew the nail or the
hardened cuticle.​​
12. BRITTLE NAILS- It
refers to split or brittle
nails caused by an
injury to the finger,
careless filing of the
nails, excessive use of
cuticle solvents and
nail polish removers.
13. RIDGES- It is
caused by uneven
growth of the nails,
usually resulting from
illness.
14. TREATING CUTS-
It is caused by an
accident during
manicure service.
Apply an antiseptic
immediately. Do not
apply nail polish on
the affected area
15.
ONYCHOMYCOSIS- It
is an infectious disease
caused by a vegetable
parasite.
16. ONYCHIA- Is a
term applicable to
chronic inflammation of
the nail fold and nail
bed (matrix)
17. ONYCHOCRYPTOSIS- It
is referred to ingrown nails
which affect the fingers
and toenails. It is marked
by nail growth into
surrounding tissues and
may cause infection.
18. ONYCHOPTOSIS- It is
the periodic shedding of one
or more nails, either in the
whole or in part. This
condition maybe a symptom
of a more alarm disease such
as syphilis or can result from
fever, trauma systematic
upset or adverse reaction to
19. ONYCHOLYSIS- It
refers to the
detachment of the nail
from the nail bed,
starting at its distal
and/or lateral
attachment.
20. CLAW NAILS- It
pertains to extreme
thickening curvature of
the nails, usually it is
caused by varying degree
of hyperkeratosis (skin
disease in which the skin
gets thicker
1.It is an implement with pointed and
rounded ends used to remove excess
polish.
A. emery board B. nail buffer
C. nail file D. orangewood stick
2. As a beginner, how many
minutes it will take to finish the
manicure services to a client?
A.30 minutes B. 45
minutes
C. 60 minutes D. 75 minutes
3. It is the electronic gadget that is used
to soothe the pain of arthritis, muscle
spasms, and dry skin of the feet.
A.sterilizer B. manicure table

C. foot spa machine

D. hand spa machine
4. The equipment used to sanitize or
kill bacteria or microorganisms in
metal implements.
A.alcohol B. sterilizer

C. sanitizer D. antiseptic
5. It is the equipment used in drying
creative nail art.
A. nail art machine
B. nail dryer machine
C. nail printer machine
D. manicure art machine
6. It is held in the same manner as in
writing a pencil.
A.Cuticle Nipper B. Cuticle Pusher

C. Emery Board D. Nail Cutter

7. It is held in the same manner as the
nail file. Level the rough surface of the
nail using the fine side to smoothen.
A.Cuticle Nipper B. Cuticle Pusher
C. Emery Board D. Nail Buffer
8. It is made of metal or sandpaper with
a rough file on one side to remove
calluses.
A.foot file B. foot
scrub
C. foot spa basin D. callus
remover
9. It is a tool used to push back and
loosen the cuticles.
A.nail brush B. nail clipper

C. cuticle nipper
D. cuticle nail pusher
10. A hand tool made of metal used
to trim fingernails and toenails.
A.nail file B. nail
cutter
C. nail pusher D. cuticle nipper
11. It is used to shape the free edges
of the nail with the coarse side and
level the nail with the finer side?
A. nail file B. nail
buffer
C. emery board D. cuticle
12. It is used to cut the cuticles.
A.nail file B. nail
buffer
C. emery board D. cuticle
nipper