TLE -Beauty Care

Nail Care Services 9

Quarter 1
Self Learning Module 4
Hand Spa Tools, Supplies
and Equipment
Write: Evangeline F. Ramiterre
Reviewer: Evelyn B. Yarin (Validator)
Grace V. Corpuz (Technical)
Cherlie M. Cruz (Grammarian)
 EXPECTATION
At the end of learning activity, the students should be able to:
1. identify hand spa tools, supplies, and equipment;
2. discuss the functions of hand spa tools, supplies and equipment; and
3. relate the value using the right tool for the right job.

PRE–TEST

Matching Type

Directions: Match statements from Column A to column B. Write your answer on

the space provided.

A B.
_____ 1. A cosmetic applied to exfoliate and remove A. Paraffin wax
dead skin making it soft and smooth.
_____ 2. It covers the entire hands to increase heat B. Body scrub
retention when used with paraffin.

_____ 3. A movable cart use in transporting supplies C. Plastic Basin

_____ 4. It is used in bathing and washing the hands D. Trolley

_____ 5. Made on wax that melts at a temperature E. Mittens

RECAP

Direction: Encircle 7 nail diseases inside the box.

Leucoynchia Onychia Onychocryptosis Koilonychia

Onychogryposis Onycholysis Onychomycosis Corrugation

Onychoptosis Paronychia Onychauxis Onychophagy

 LESSON

Hand Spa Tools, Supplies and Equipment

Each tool, supply and equipment is designed for a particular work or purpose,
so choosing the correct one will lessen the amount of effort and time required to get
an activity or job done right.

Tools are also known as implement. It is used for particular activity and carry
out certain functions. They are hand held, permanent and durable.

Mixing bowl – a rounded cup like

container used for mixing fluids,
cosmetics and aroma oils for hand and
foot spa.

Pumice stone – a volcanic rock, used

to remove dead skin, and hard calluses.

Supplies are materials and cosmetics that are consumed, also called as
consumables, needed to replace from time to time.

Alcohol – an organic compound used as

sanitizer.
Antiseptic solution – referred as
disinfectant, applied to the skin, to prevent
multiplication of microorganism.

Body scrub – a cosmetic applied to exfoliate

and remove dead skin making it soft and
smooth.

Cling wrap – a thin plastic film used for

securing the paraffin wax during a hand spa.

First Aid Kit - a set of materials and tools

used for giving emergency treatment

Liquid Soap – used for cleaning the hand,

finger and nails
Lotion – applied to the skin leaving it soft
and moisturized.

Massage oil – used to lubricate the skin

while performing massage to avoid friction.

Mittens – are made up of fabric that covers

the entire hands to increase heat retention
when used with paraffin wax

Paraffin wax – made on wax that melts at a

temperature. It has a therapeutic and
cosmetic benefits. Used in spas and a salon
leaving the skin smooth and soft.

Hand towel – used to dry the hands and

fingernails
 Equipment are items needed for a particular purpose which are permanent and
durable.

Hand Spa machine – an

electrically operated machine
that helps soothe pain on the
joints, muscles and arthritis

Paraffin wax machine – an

electrically operated machine
that hold and heat paraffin wax
making it in liquid form.

Plastic basin – use in bathing

and washing the hands.

Trolley – it holds the supplies

for easy transporting.
 ACTIVITIES

Activity 1
Directions: Identify the tools, supplies and equipment use in the picture.
Write your answer on the space provided.

1. ___________ 8. _______________

4. ________________ 5. ______________
3. ____________ 6. ______________
2. ______________ 7. _________________

Activity 2

Directions: Identify the word being describe in the statement. Write your answer
on the space provided.

1. What cosmetic is applied that exfoliates and helps remove dead skin leaving it
soft and smooth? _______________________________
2. What do you call that covers the entire hands to increase heat retention when
used with paraffin wax? ________________________
3. What do you call the movable cart that is use in transporting supplies in hand
spa? ___________________________
4. What do you used in bathing and washing the hands? _________________________
5. What do you call a wax that melts at a temperature has a therapeutic and
cosmetic effect? ___________________________
6. What do you call an organic compound used as sanitizer? ______________________
7. What do you used in drying your hands after washing? ________________________
8. What do you call the agent that helps prevent and reduce the multiplication of
microorganisms? __________________________
9. What do you call a cup like container used in mixing cosmetics and fluids used
in hand spa? ___________________________
10. What do you call on the thin plastic used to increase retention and keeps the
paraffin wax in place during hand spa treatment? ____________________________

WRAP–UP

Explain the saying, “Use the right tool, for the right job.”

A nail technician needs to be familiar with the different tools, supplies and
equipment because like any other work there are certain items used exclusively in
hand spa treatment. Most importantly he/she must know how to use and organize
properly to lessen the amount of effort and time required to get an activity or job
done right.

VALUING

How will you apply in your daily life the lesson you have learned today?

Complete the statement

I realized that ______________________________________

Starting today _____________________________________

The importance of knowing the different tools, supplies and equipment will
help the nail technician perform his/her job well. Organize and prepare them
according to use to save time and energy. It will help you to avoid accidents and
injuries too.
 POST TEST
Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter that corresponds to the
correct answer. Write your answer on the space provided.

____ 1. What do you call on the thin plastic used to increase retention and keeps the
paraffin wax in place during hand spa treatment?
A. Cling wrap C. Plastic basin
B. Mittens D. Zip lock
____ 2. What do you call a cup like container used in mixing cosmetics and fluids
used in hand spa?
A. Mixing bowl C. Plastic cup
B. Plastic basin D. Supply tray
____ 3. What you call the agent that helps prevent and reduce the multiplication of
microorganisms?
A. Alcohol C. Disinfectant
B. Antiseptic Solution D. Liquid soap
____ 4. What cosmetic is applied that exfoliates and helps remove dead skin leaving
it soft and smooth?
A. Body scrub C. Lotion
B. Liquid soap D. Pumice stone
____ 5. What do you call that covers the entire hands to increase heat retention when
used with paraffin?
A. Cling wrap C. Plastic basin
B. Mittens D. Zip lock
____ 6. If tools are items that permanent and hand held, how about supplies?
A. Consumables C. Electrically operated
B. Durable D. Machine
_____ 7. What do you call a wax that melts at a temperature has a therapeutic and
effect?
A. Candle wax C. Paraffin wax
B. Floor wax D. Palm wax
_____ 8. What do you call an organic compound used as sanitizer?
A. Alcohol C. Disinfectant
B. Antiseptic Solution D. Liquid soap
_____ 9. What do you call the movable cart that is use in transporting supplies in
hand spa?
A. Hand trolley C. Stroller
B. Shopping cart D. Trolley
_____ 10. What do you call on the equipment that holds and heat paraffin wax
keeping it in liquid form?
A. Hand spa machine C. Plastic basin
B. Paraffin machine D. Trolley
 KEY TO CORRECTION

Towel 8. 10. Cling wrap 10. B

Mixing bowl7. 9. Mixing bowl 9. D
Liquid soap6. solution 8. A
Body scrub 5. 8. Antispetic 7. C
Paronychia 7. stone 7. Towel 6. A
5. A Onychoptosis 6. 4. Pumice 6. Alcohol 5. B
4 .C Onychomycosis 5. machine 5. Paraffin wax 4. A
3. D Onycholysis 4. 3. Paraffin wax 4. Plastic basin 3. B
2. E Onychogryposis 3. 2. Paraffin wax 3. Trolley 2. A
1. B 2. Onychocryptosis basin 2. Mittens 1. A
1. Onychia 1. Plastic 1. Body scrub
Test Test
Pre Recap Activity 1 Activity 2 Post

REFERENCES
References
Guardian, Annabel L and Pider, Carmencita P. Beauty Care, United Eferza
Academic Publications Co., Lipa City Batangas, 2010

Milady. Milady’s Standard Textbook of Cosmetology (Revised Edition).

Albany New York: Milady Publishing Company, 1994

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