Beauty Care

(Nail Care)
Learning Objectives:
Recognize tools and materials used in nail care
Use nail care tools and equipment appropriately
Maintain and keep safe tools and equipment
Follow policies in occupational health and
safety
Introduction
 Nail care is a service referring to cosmetic beauty treatment
of fingernails and toenails which can be done at home or in
beauty salons. This service is availed of by both women and
men.
 Preparation of the guest starts with cleaning of the
fingernails or toenails, giving massage to the hands or feet,
application of nail polish, and giving the final retouch.
 Nail care service may be manicure or pedicure.
NAIL CARE TOOLS, MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT

TOOLS MATERIALS EQUIPMENT

TOOLS
 Tools are also referred to as implement. These are
durable handheld materials and must be sterilized after
used with a client.

Nail file
 This is used to shape the free
edge of the nails to smoothen
them. This is usually made up
of metal.
 Emery board
 This is a wooden sand paper-like
material used to filesoft and fragile nails. It
has two sides, one side has fine texture
and the other side is coarse.

Pusher
 This is used to push back
and loosen dead cuticle. It
is and made of steel.
 Nail clipper
 This is used to trim or shorten
fingernails ortoenails.
Cuticle nipper
 It is used to trim excess cuticle
found at the base of the nails
usually made of metal.
Buffer
 It is a tool used to smoothen and
polish the nails.
Nailbrush
 It is used to brush the nails to
cleanse the cuticle or debris
around it.

Orangewood stick.
 This is used to remove excess
nail polish around the nails. It is
made of wood and is disposable.
MATERIALS
 Materials are supplies used in giving manicure or
pedicure which are disposed of after use for each
client.
Cotton
 This is moistened with nail polish
remover to remove old nail polish. It is
also used to wrap the pointed end of the
orange wood stick to remove excess nail
polish under the edge and around the
nails.
 Plastic spatula
 This is used to get nail
cosmetics from its container

Towels
 This is used to dry the hands and nails of
the client. These come in different sizes. The
bigger one is usually used for drying the feet
when giving pedicure and the smaller one is
towel for the hands.
Garbage bin/bag
 This is a disposable bag or
receptacle where rubbish is thrown to
keep the place clean and free from
clutters.
Nail Cosmetics
 There are several nail cosmetics a manicurist should be
familiarized with. These come in different brands and are
contained in small bottles with different shapes. The correct
application of these is a must and care should be taken
especially on clients who have allergies or sensitivities.
Nail polish remover
 Commonly known as acetone. This is
used with cotton to remove old nail
polish.

Nail polish solvent

 This is used in thinning out nail polish
which already has become thicker in
solution.
Cuticle remover
 This is applied around the nails to
soften the cuticle before it has to be
pushed and trimmed or removed.

Hand lotion/hand cream

 This is applied to hands before applying
the nail color to retain its moisture. Use of
hand lotion will prevent the hands from
being dry, cracked and wrinkled.
Nail bleach
 This is used to remove yellow stains
from the nails.

Nail whitener
 This is applied under the free edge
of the nails to make it appear white.
Nail color
 This comes in different colors. This
is apaplied over the fingernails or
toenails to beautify and protect the
nails.

Cuticle oil
 It is used to lubricate the skin
around the nail surface.
Base coat
 This serves as a base applied to the
nails before nail color. It prevents the
enamel from chipping, thus gives a
good quality grip of the enamel to the
surface of the nails.
Top coat or sealer
 This is colorless and applied over
colored nail polish. The use of this will
keep the polish longer in use before it
starts to chip that points to the need for
another nail care service.
Liquid nail dry (quick dry)
 This is applied to dry the nail
polish color immediately and to
prevent this from getting smeared.
Equipment
 Nail care services need some equipment that is
necessary to give satisfaction to the clients

Disinfection container
 This is a receptacle used to hold the
disinfectant solution in which tools or
objects to be sanitized are immersed. It is
provided with cover to prevent the
solution from being contaminated
especially when not in use.
Manicure pillow
 This is a hand cushion used by
the client to keep her hands steady
and relaxed.

Finger bowl
 It is bowl that has a special shape for
soaking the client's fingers in warm-
soapy water or anti-bacterial soap.
Sanitized wipe container
 This is usually made of glass
and is used to hold clean
absorbent cotton or lint-free wipes.

Supply tray
 This is used to hold different materials
and tools used in nail care such as the nail
polish, cuticle remover, cotton balls
container and other needs.
Electric nail dryer
 This is used to shorten the length of time
needed to completely dry the client's nails
after the application of the nail polish. This
is optional.
Use of Nail Care Tools/Implements
 The correct and proper way of handling nail care
tools greatly contributes to the success of nail care
service.
 Your client will trust you upon observing your
confidence in handling tools and equipment while
giving her your services.
Nail clippers
Hold firmly the clippers with the
cutting edges downward between your
thumb, index, and middle finger. With
utmost care, press the clipper handles
together to remove the excess nail
length and as desired by the client.
Nail file

With your dominant hand, hold

firmly the nail file and position it under
the free edge of the nails. Supporting
the hand of your other hand, slide the
nail file across the free edge of the
center of the nail with one stroke.
Emery board
This is used in similar
manner with the nail file.
Using the fine surface, bevel
the rough surface of the nails
to smoothen it.
Cuticle nail pusher
Hold this in the same manner as
you hold the pencil while writing.
Before pushing back the cuticle, the
cuticle has to be moistened first with
the cuticle remover. With the dull spade
side, loosen the cuticle by pushing
back lightly and carefully against the
side of the fingernails.
Cuticle nipper
Pick up the cuticle nipper by
the handle with the cutting edges
facing towards you. The bent tip
of your index finger must be on
top of the shank. Position your
thumb on the side of the handle
and the remaining fingers over
the opposite handle.
Nail brush

Insert your ring finger in

between the handle of the nail
brush. With a downward motion,
brush the nails from the base to
the fingertips to clean the nails
and fingers.
Nail buffer
Place the thumb and ring
finger under the handle of the
buffer, while the index and the
middle fingers are on its top and
the pinkie finger is on its side.
Smoothen the nails by using
downward motion from the base
to the fingertips.
Orangewood stick
Hold the stick in the same way that you hold a
pencil when you write. An orangewood stick has the
following multiple purposes:
(1) to loosen cuticle Slightly dip into solvent the
cotton tipped orangewoodstick and work around the
base of the nail;
(2) to clean under the free edge of the nail- Work
from the center toward each side. Care must be
taken by applying with gentle pressure to
preventlive tissue at the root of the nails from being
injured.
Common Hazards in the Beauty Salon
1. Electrical hazard
 Electrical appliances used in the beauty salons
can create serious health and safety risks,
especially in wet condition.
 Using damage tools and equipment poses great
risk. Electrical shock can cause electrocution. Burns
and injuries may result from falls.
2. Chemical hazard
 Substances used and/or produced at work that are a
potential harm to the health and safety of people at work
are hazardous. Skin irritation, asthma, poisoning and
cancer are some of the effects to the health of the
workers.
3. Fire hazard
 Accident may happen like fire since the salon
has its electrical appliances. Lack of awareness
on fire safety can harm persons in the
workplace.
4. Biological hazards
 This is also known as biohazards. These
refer to substances that pose danger to living
organisms, primarily the human being.
 These microorganisms live on the skin and
easily spread between clients and manicurist.
 Unwashed hands, soiled equipment or
contact with blood or body substances may
cause the transfer of the microorganism from
one person to another.
5. Ergonomics
 In the nail care service, manicurist/pedicurist uses
repetitive movements with force like filing and buffing
the nails.
 Holding uncomfortable positions for a long period of
time causes musculoskeletal injuries to the manicurist.
THANK YOU!!!