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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Quarter 4 – Module 2
Apply Nail Products According to
Manufacturer’s Recommendation
TLE_HEBC9-12PMp-III/Iva-r6b
Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 9
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Quarter 4 – Module 2: Apply Nail Products with Manufacturer’s Recommendation
First Edition, 2021

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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Quarter 4 - Module 2
Apply Nail Products According to
Manufacturer’s Recommendations
TLE_HEBC9-12PMp-III/Iva-r6b
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step
as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM.
This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to
ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the
lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that
you will be honest in using these.

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to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best
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If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks
in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

This module will help you to be familiar in manufacturer’s

recommendation on nail products and different activities that can help you
attain the objectives are provided.

At the end of this module you are expected to:

• analyze the nail products with manufacturer’s recommendation;

• recognize the need for products description;
• follow the label directions on how to use the product safely.

What I Know

Directions. Read each statement carefully. Choose the letter which corresponds to the
correct answer. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

___1. It is a nail product ingredient in artificial nail removers

A. Acetonitrile B. Monomer C. Touluene D. Polymer
___2. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon in nail polishes.
A. Polymer B. Touluene C. Monomer D. Acetonitrile
___3. It is a nail product designed to nourish, moisturize, and care for cuticles and
nails.
A. Cuticle cream B. Hydrating mask C. Cuticle oil D. Gel polish
___4. It is a nail product with vibrant pigment and high gloss shine.
A. Cuticle cream B. Hydrating Mask C. Cuticle oil D. Gel polish
___5. It is a nail ingredient usually is labeled “For Professional Use Only.”
A. Phthalates C. Monomer
B. Formaldehyde D. Methacrylic Acid
___6. It is a nail product that restore nails and has a fresh lemon scent that’s made to
nourish dry, brittle nails as it moisturizes and softens cuticles.
A. Nail Strengthening Polish C.Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
B. Anti-chew Treatment D.Hand Hydrating Mask

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___7. It is a nail care product which is simpler and easier to use as well as following
the natural shape of your nail.
A. Hand Hydrating Mask C. Cuticle Cream
B. Curved Nail File D. Acrylic
___8. It is a combination of monomer and powder polymer. Together they create hard
substance that is applied over the natural nail or a tip.
A. Acrylic Nails C. Curved Nail File
B. Cuticle Cream D. Hand Hydrating Mask
___9. It is a grated acrylic over adhesive that is then sealed with an activator that dries
the glue.
A. Acrylic Nails C. Gel Polish
B. Curved Nail File D. Dip Powder
___10. It is an ingredient in some nail hardeners and nail polishes.
A. Toluene C. Methacrylate Monomers
B. Acetonitrile D. Formaldehyde
___11. They are used primarily at concentrations of less than 10% as platicizers, to
reduce cracking by making the nails less brittle.
A. Methacrylic Acid C. Formaldehyde
B. Phthalates D. Acetonitrile
___12. It offers a nice complement to a basic routine of hand cream and SPF.
A. Curved Nail File C. Hand Hydrating Mask
B. Dip Powder D. Acrylic Nails
___13. It removes build up under the free edge of fingernails and toenails.
A. Gel Polish C. Cuticle eliminator
B. Dip Powder D. Cuticle Cream
___14. It is a strengthening varnishes, which leave a shiny, hard coating on nails,
enforces tips, making them appear thicker and can protect against damage.
A. Nail Strengthening Polish C. Anti-chew Treatment
B. Nail Hardener D. Cuticle Eliminator
___15. It is the best nail biting deterrent polish and thumb sucking cure on market.
A. Anti-chew Treatment C. Nail Strengthening Polish
B. Cuticle Eliminator D. Hand Hydrating Mask

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 What’s In

Directions: Identify the pictures of the different tools and materials used for keeping
the nails clean. Choose your answer from the word box. Write your answer on your
answer sheet.

Cotton Nail pusher Nail Brush Tweezers

Nail scissors Cuticle oil

1.____________________ 2. ________________ 3.__________________

4.____________________ 5.___________________ 6.___________________

What’s New

Directions. Draw a circle for nail care products and triangle for nail care ingredients.
Write your answer on your answer sheet.

___1. Acetonitrile ___6. Methacrylic Acid

___2. Acrylic Nails ___7. Formaldehyde
___3. Lemon Butter Cream ___8. Dip Powder
___4. Toluene ___9. Phthalaes
___5. Hand Hydrating Mask ___10. Monomers

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 What is It

DEFINITION OF TERMS

List of important terms or acronym that you define, particularly ambiguous

terms or those used in special way.

 Acetonitrile – often abbreviated MeCN is a chemical compound. This colorless

liquid is the simplest organic nitrile.
 Formaldehyde – is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula CH20.
 Hazardous – risky, dangerous.
 Methacrylate – used as the monomer resin in some windscreen repair kits, dental
materials and as bone cement for fixing prosthetics devices.
 Monomer – a molecule that forms the basic unit for polymers which are the building
blocks of protein.
 Phthalates – are mainly used as plasticizers substances added to plastics to
increase their flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity.
 Skinch – to squeeze or pinch in order to effect saving.
 Toulene – is an aromatic hydrocarbon. It is a colorless water insoluble liquid with
the smell associated with paint thinners.
 Ventilation – mainly used to control outdoor air into space.

How Nail Products Are Regulated.

Nail Products use are regulated by Food and Drugs Administration, under the Federal
Food, Dugs and Cosmetic Act. (FD&C Act).
Many Nail Products contain potentially harmful ingredients are allowed in the
market because they are safe when used as directed. Label of all cosmetics whether
marketed to consumers or salons, must include warning statement whenever
necessary or appropriate to prevent a health hazard that may occur with the use of
the product.

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Using Nail Products Safely

Consumer should read labels of nail products carefully and follow any warning.
Some ingredients in nail products may be harmful if swallowed. Some can easily catch
fire if exposed to the flame of the pilot light of stove, a lit cigarette, or other heat source.
Nail products also can be dangerous if they get in the eyes. Infections and allergic
reactions occur with some nail products. Make sure to have good ventilation when
you use nail products.

Why Is It Important to Follow Manufacturer Instruction?

It is important to read instructional guides provided by manufacturers in order

to understand how to best use product features. Manufacturer instructions contain
specific details about the product not readily available anywhere else. Safety is
another critical factor to consider. Product guidelines contain important safety
information that help purchasers avoid personal injury and property damage.
Manufacturer instruction provide us with technical information that can help form a risk
assessment, that will then allow us to develop suitable controls wear protective
equipment to protect us against the hazards associated to products and equipment.
It is important to use nail care products safely, following labeled directions and paying
attention to any warning statement.

Some Common Nail Products Ingredients

1. Acetonitrile in Artificial Nail Removers – artificial nail polish removers consist

primarily of acetonitrile. It may be hazardous if misused, it is important for
this artificial nail removers to carry an appropriate warning on label, along
with direction for safe use.
2. Formaldehyde in Nail Hardener and Nail Polishes – is an ingredient in some
nail hardeners and nail polishes. It may be listed on the product label as
formaldehyde or by different names such as “formalin” and methylene glycol
making the nails harder.

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 3. Methacrylate Monomers in Artificial Nails (Acrylics) – are composed
primarily of acrylic polymers and are made by reacting together. Acrylic
monomers, such as ethyl methacrylate monomer, with acrylic polymers.
Polymers themselves are typically quite safe, but traces of the reactive
monomers could result in an adverse reaction such as redness, swelling
and pain in the nail bed.
4. Meth acrylic Acid(MA) in Nail Primers – used differently and raises different
safety concerns. They usually are labeled “For Professional Use Only.”
5. Phthalates in Nail Polishes and other Nail Products – in nail polishes, they
are used primarily at concentrations of less than 10% as plasticizers, to
reduce cracking by making the nails less brittle.
6. Touluene – Used as a solvent in avariety of nail products.

Nail Care Products

Product Name Product Description Direction

Cuticle revitalizing oil is designed to
nourish, moisturize, and care for
cuticles and nails. This lightweight,
super-penetrating oil protects,
strengthens, replenishes and
restores dry, brittle, thin, cracked
1.Cuticle Oil and damaged skinch.
With cuticle eliminator you can
avoid nipping and cutting and it
saves you time. It is ideal for
manicures, pedicures, and artificial
nails. It also removes “build up”
under free edge of fingernails and
toenails.
2.Cuticle
Eliminator
Vibrant pigment. Long lasting wear.
Last for more than 21 days with
proper application. High gloss
shine.
3. Gel Polish
Apply one drop to each cuticle
and gently massage.
Apply onto the cuticle growth to
be removed from the nail plate.
Let it penetrate for 45 seconds.
Gently push back on cuticle
and remove it from the nail
plate.
Apply thin layer of a base coat
and cure under UV/LED lamp
for 60 secs. And thin layer of
gel polish under UV/LED for
60secs..Apply 2-3 more coats
of color if needed.

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 Restores your nails and has a fresh To apply the cream correctly,
lemon scent that’s made to nourish dab it over the entire nail and
dry, brittle nails as it moisturizes cuticle, and massage in it. Its
and softens cuticles. not just the cuticle cream that
helps keep your nails
healthy—it’s the massage too.
4. Lemon Butter
Cuticle Cream
The best nail biting deterrent polish To use apply two coats to nails
and thumb sucking cure on the twice daily. Repeat daily for at
market today. It provides a quick least three months after habit
and easy remedy to ending that has ceased. Can be worn over
annoying nail biting habit for both nail polish. Remove at any time
adults and children. with nail polish remover.
5.Anti-Chew
Treatment
Strengthening varnishes, which Apply two coats to clean, dry
leave a shiny, hard coating on nails with cuticles pushed
nails, enforces tips, making them back, followed by one coat
appear thicker and can protect every other day.
against damage. Serum-like
strengtheners absorb quickly and
typically contain moisturizes to
6.Nail rehydrate dry, brittle nails.
Strengthening
Polish
The skin on your hands is just Place the gloves on clean
susceptible to signs of aging as the hands and let the mask do its
skin on your face, and hand masks magic. After 10 minutes, you
offer a nice complement to basic can remove them and then
routine of hand cream and SPF. massage in any excess
7.Hand product.
Hydrating Mask
Simpler and easier to use, as well Start from one of the outside
as following the natural shape of corners and file toward the
your nail to avoid any major mess center. Don’t file back and forth
ups. across the entire nail tip
because it can damage the
nail.

8.Curved Nail
File

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Grated acrylic over adhesive that is
then sealed with an activator that
dries the glue. The nail is then
shaped and buffed to shine.
9. Dip Powder
A combination of a liquid monomer
and powder polymer. Together
they create a hard substance that
is applied over the natural nail or a
tip.
10. Acrylic Nails
What’s More
Independent Activity 1
Directions: Write the word “Yes” if the picture match with its name and “No” if not.
Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Gel Polish
2. Cuticle Cream
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Brush on one thin and even
coat of Base Coat, then dip the
finger in Clear Color Set
Powder at a 45-degree angle,
let it absorb, and tap off any
excess Brush away any
leftover powder with a
sanitized cosmetic brush.
Apply one generous coat of
Activator making sure the
entire nail surface is covered.
Apply the tips. Find the right
size tips for your nail. Get the
acrylic materials ready. Dip the
brush into the acrylic dish.
Then brush it against the side
of the bowl to remove excess
liquid. Run the brush through
the acrylic powder so that a
small, moist ball collects on the
end of the brush.
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4. Dip Powder

5. Cuticle oil

Independent Assessment 1

Directions: Draw a happy emoticon if the statement is about the importance of

manufacturer’s instructions and emoticon if not. Write your answers on your
answer sheet.

______1. Read instructional guides provided by manufacturer’s in or der to understand

how to best use the product features.
______2. Manufacturer instructions apply only for food products.
______3. Product guidelines contain important safety information that help purchasers
avoid personal injury.
______4. Manufacturer instructions contain specific details about the product readily
1available anywhere else.
______5. It is important to use nail care products safety, following labelled directions
and paying attention to any warning statement.

Independent Activity 2

Directions: Supply the missing letters to get the correct answer. You can use the
meaning under the word as clue. Write the answer on your answer sheet.

1. f o m l d e d e
An ingredient in some nail hardener and nail polishes.

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2. o l v t
It is the liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution

3. s l c h
To squeeze or pinch in order to effect saving.

4. a a o u
Risky, dangerous

5. m n m r
A molecule that forms the basic unit for polymers which are the building blocks
of protein.

Independent Assessment 2

Directions: Draw a heart on the blank for the directions of Dip Powder and
star for Acrylic Nails. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

___1. Dip the finger in clear color set of powder.

___2. Find the right size tips for your nails.
___3. Dip the brush into the acrylic dish.
___4. Brush on one thin and even coat base.
___5. Run the brush through acrylic powder.
___6. Apply one generous coat of activator making sure the entire nail surface is
covered.

Independent Activity 3

Directions: Arrange the following nail care product directions in chronological order.
Use numbers 1-3 for your answer. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Gel Polish
___ Apply 2-3 more coating of color if needed
___ Apply thin layer of a base coat and cure under UV/LED lamp for 60 secs
___ Apply thin layer of gel polish under UV/LED for 60secs.

Anti - Chew Treatment

___ Apply two coats to nails twice daily.

___ Repeat daily for at least three months after habit has ceased.
___ Remove anytime with nail polish remover.

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Independent Assessment 3

Directions: Using the graphic organizer below, write different nail care product
ingredients. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Nail Care Product

Ingredients

What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the statements below. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

1. Nail Products use are regulated by ________ and _______ Administration

2. Label of all ______ whether marketed to consumers or salons, must include a
warning statement whenever necessary.
3. Infections and _______ _______ occur with some nail products.
4. Product _______ contain important ______ information that help purchasers
avoid injury.
5. It is important to use nail _______ _______ safely.

What I Can Do

Directions: Check the box if the statement is Description or Direction of nail care
product. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Description Direction
1. Simpler and easier to use as well as following
the natural shape.

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 2. Apply the cream correctly, dab it over the
entire nail and cuticle.
3. Restores your nails and has a fresh lemon
scent
4. Place the gloves on clean hands and let the
mask do its magic.
5. Grated acrylic over adhesive that is then
sealed with an activator that dries the glue.
6. Start from one of the outside corners and file
forward the center.

Assessment

Direction: Read each statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
Write your answer on your answer sheet.

___1. It is a combination of a liquid monomer and powder polymer.

A. Acrylic Nails C. Nail Polish
B. Dip Powder D. Cuticle Cream
___2. Serum like strengtheners absorb quickly and typically contain moisturizers, to
rehydrate dry, brittle nails.
A. Anti-Chew Treatment C. Hand Hydrating Mask
B. Nail Strengthening Polish D. Gel Polish
___3. This means to squeeze or pinch in order to effect savings.
A. Monomer C. Skinch
B. Toluene D. Phthalates
___4. It is the best nail biting deterrent polish and thumb sucking cure on market.
A. Anti-chew Treatment C. Nail Strengthening Polish
B. Cuticle Eliminator D. Hand Hydrating Mask
___5. It is a combination of monomer and powder polymer. Together they create hard
substance that is applied over the natural nail or a tip.
A. Acrylic Nails C. Curved Nail File
B. Cuticle Cream D. Hand Hydrating Mask
___6. They are used primarily at concentrations of less than 10% as plasticizers, to
reduce cracking by making the nails less brittle.
A. Methacrylic Acid C. Formaldehyde
B. Phthalates D. Acetonitrile
___7. This is a nail care product that restore nails and has a lemon scent.
A. Acrylic Nails C. Curved Nail File
B. Cuticle Cream D. Hand Hydrating Mask

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___8. FDA means_________________.
A. Food and Drug Administrative C. Food and Drug Administered
B. Food and Drug Administrator D. Food and Drug Administration
___9. It removes build up under free edge of fingernails and toenails.
A. Cuticle Eliminator C. Cuticle Cream
B. Cuticle Oil D. Cuticle Powder
___10. It is a vibrant pigment, long lasting wear with proper application, high gloss
shine.
A. Nail Polish C. Acrylic Nails
B. Gel Polish D. Dip Powder
___11. It is a nail product ingredient usually labeled “For Professional Use Only.”
A. Phthalates C. Monomer
B. Formaldehyde D. Methacrylic Acid
___12. It is a nail product ingredient in artificial nail cuticle remover.
A. Acetonitrile C. Toluoene
B. Monomer D. Polymer
___13. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon in nail polishes.
A. Polymer C. Monomer
B. Toluoene D. Acetonitrile
___14. It offers a nice complement to a basic routine of hand cream and SPF.
A. Curved Nail File C. Hand Hydrating Mask
B. Dip Powder D. Acrylic Nails
___15. It is a combination of monomer and powder polymer. Together they create
hard substance that is applied over the natural nail or a tip.
A. Acrylic Nails C. Curved Nail File
B. Cuticle Cream D. Hand Hydrating Mask

Additional Activities

Directions. Draw or print and describe 5 nail care products . Write your answer on your
answer sheet.

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What I Know Independent Activity 1 Independent Assessment 1
1. A 1. Yes 1.
2. B 2. No 2.
3. C 3. Yes 3.
4. D 4. Yes 4.
5. D 5. No 5.
6. C
7. B Independent Activity 2 Independent Assessment 2
8. A 1. Formaldehyde 1.
9. D 2. Solvent 2.
10. D 3. Skinch 3.
11. B 4. Hazardous 4.
12. C 5. Monomer 5.
13. C 6.
14. A
15. A
What’s In Independent Activity 3 Independent Assessment 3
1. Nail Brush Gel Polish 1. Acetonitrile
2. Nail Pusher 3 2. Formaldehyde
3. Cotton 1 3. Methacrylate Monomers
4. Tweezers 2 4. Methacrylic Acid
5. Cuticle Oil Anti-Chew 5. Phtalates
6. Nail Scissors 1 6. Toulene
What’s New 2
1. 3
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Assessment What I Have Learned What I Can Do
1. Food Drugs 1. Description
1. A 11. D 2. Cosmetics 2. Direction
2. C 12. D 3. allergic reactions 3. Description
3. C 13. B 4. guidelines, safety 4. Direction
4. A 14. C 5. care, products 5. Description
5. A 15. A 6. Direction
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. B
Answer Key
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