TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 7&8

TLE 8 (Nail Care)

QUARTER 1

Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 1 Activity No. : 1

Competency: : PREPARE THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE
SPECIFIC NAIL CARE ACTIVITY
TLE_HEBC7/8UT-0b-b-1
Objective :  Identify the uses of tools and equipment in nail care according to
task requirements.

Topic : NAIL CARE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials : Paper and Pen
Reference : Scanned and Copied from Learning Deped Module in Beauty Care
Copyrights : For Classroom use only
Pending for approval for non-DepEd
Approved by TESDA

CONCEPT NOTES: (Copy the concept below using a separate sheet of paper; make sure to
gather them all for your reference)

NAIL CARE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

TOOLS are the articles used in any nail care service which are durable or permanent and are
hand-held. Tools are also referred to as implements.

The tools commonly used in giving manicure and pedicure are the following

NAME OF TOOLS DEFINITION PICTURE

Callous Remover is a tool designed to strip off
calluses and corns.

2.Cuticle Nail Pusher is a tool used to push back and

loosen the cuticles.

3. Cuticle Nipper used to cut the cuticles.

4. Cuticle Scissor
is an implement
to cut stubborn cuticles

Finger or Manicure is a small bowl used for

Bowl soaking the fingers to soften
thecuticles

Nail Buffer is an implement used for

smoothening and polishing
the nails.
 Foot Spa Basin
used for bathing and soaking
the feet when giving a pedicure.

Manicure Tray
is a flat container where all
the necessary tools and
implements are placed for
use by the manicurist.

Manicure Nail Brush used to clean dirt

and cosmetic residue from the nail
surface and skin.

Mixing Bowl used for mixing the

aromatic oils and other fluids for
the hand or foot spa.

Foot file use to remove calluses and a

fine file on the other to
smoothen the feet.

Pedicure Nail Brush is a tool used to remove

cosmetics and cleanse nails.

Nail File is an implement used to shape the

free edges of the nail.

Plastic Container is a small receptacle where

cotton balls are put.

Pumice Stone use to remove dry and

annoying skin of the feet as well
as calluses.

19.Trolley used for transporting manicuring

and pedicuring tools and
materials.

is a hand tool made of metal

Nail Cutter / Nail used to trim fingernails and
Clipper / Nail toenails.
Trimmer
Orangewood Stick. is an implement with
pointed and rounded ends to remove
excess polish
Activity:
Directions: Copy the table below using separate sheet of long bondpaper and supply the
following blanks with correct answer.

NAME USES PICTURE/DRAWING

1.________________ use to remove dry and
annoying skin of the feet as
well as calluses.

Nail File 2.________________ 3.__________________________

4.___________________ used to clean 5.__________________________

dirt and cosmetic residue from
the nail surface and skin.

6.___________________ 7.__________________

Cuticle Nail Pusher 8______________________ 9._________________________

Orangewood Stick 10.____________________

11.__________________ is an implement
to cut stubborn cuticles

12._______________ is a hand tool made of metal 13._________________________

used to trim fingernails
and toenails.
Callous Remover 14.________________ 15._________________________
 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 7&8

(Nail Care)

QUARTER 1

Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 2 Activity No. : 2

Competency: : PREPARE THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE
SPECIFIC NAIL CARE ACTIVITY
TLE_HEBC7/8UT-0b-b-1
Objective :  Identify the uses of tools and equipment in nail care according to task
requirements.

Topic : NAIL CARE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials : Paper, Pen and Drawing Materials
Reference :
Copyrights :

CONCEPT NOTES: (Copy the concept below using a separate sheet of paper; make sure to
gather them all for your reference)

EQUIPMENT are the items which are more or less durable and permanent needed for a
particular activity or purpose.
These are the equipment and furniture or fixtures that are used in a salon:

Chairs are seats with back support which

have four legs
and some have rests for the arms.

Foot Spa Machine is an electronic gadget used for

soaking, bathing and massaging the
feet during a foot spa.

Foot Spa Stool is a simple seat with three or four

legs designed to
provide comfort and elevation
during a foot spa
Hand Spa Machine is an electronic gadget used to
soothe pain of arthritis, muscle
spasms and dry cracked skin of
the hands.
Manicurist’s Chair or Stool is the adjustable
upholstered seat fitted over a metal
or chrome

Manicure Table usually it has a laminated

plastic surface and a drawer for
storing materials. It is often
fitted with ball casters for easy
mobility.
Sterilizer is an equipment in a salon used for
sterilizing metal implements to
kill micro-organisms.

Timer is a device that can be preset to start

or stop something at a
given time.

Activity:

Read and understand carefully. Copy and answer the following questions on a separate sheet of
paper.

____________________ 1. It has drawer that can be used in storing materials.

____________________ 2. is a device that can be preset to start or stop something at a
given time.
____________________ 3. This is designed to provide comfort and elevation during a
foot spa.
____________________ 4. How do we call the equipment that is used in sterilizing implements?

____________________ 5. What electronic gadget is used for soaking, bathing and

massaging the feet during a foot spa?

____________________ 6. What do we call the equipment in a salon that is used for

sterilizing metal implements to kill micro-organisms?

____________________ 7. How do we call the simple seat with three or four legs
designed to provide comfort and elevation during a foot spa?
____________________8. What electronic gadget is used to soothe pain of
arthritis, muscle spasms and dry cracked skin of the hands?
____________________9. are the items which are more or less durable and permanent needed
for a particular activity or purpose.
____________________10. is the adjustable upholstered seat fitted over a metal or chrome

II. Using your drawing materials, draw the following equipment creatively.
1. Chairs 3. Foot Spa Stool
2. Timer 4. Hand Spa Machine
 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 7&8

(Nail Care)

QUARTER 1

Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 3 Activity No. : 3

Competency: : PREPARE THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE
SPECIFIC NAIL CARE ACTIVITY
TLE_HEBC7/8UT-0b-b-1
Objective :  Identify the uses of tools and equipment in nail care according to task
requirements.

Topic : NAIL CARE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials :
Reference :
Copyrights :

CONCEPT NOTES: (Copy the concept below using a separate sheet of paper; make sure to
gather them all for your reference)

MATERIALS are the cosmetics and supplies that are consumed and should be replaced from
time to time. They are also called consumables.
The following are the materials used in giving manicure, pedicure, hand and foot spa
MATERIALS DEFINITION PICTURE
Alcohol is an organic compound used as sanitizer.

Antiseptic is an agent that reduces or

Solution prevents the multiplication of micro-
organisms

Apron is an outer protective garment that covers

primarily the front of the body to protect
clothes from dirt or stains.

Assorted is a lacquer use to decorate and/or protect

Colored Nail the nail plate.
Polish
Base Coat is a clear layer of polish applied to the
nail plate before the application of colored
polish.

Benzalconium used as surface disinfectant and topical

Chloride antiseptic.

Bleaching Soap is a soap formulated to

whiten the skin.
Cling Wrap is a thin plastic film used for
sealing the paraffin during a hand spa.

Cotton Used for dubbing or

cleaning the nails and removing nail polish.

Cuticle Oil Used to soften and lubricate the skin

around the nails.

Cuticle is a liquid used to soften nail

Remover cuticles and prepare them to be cut.

Disinfectant is It destroys, neutralizes, or prevents the

growth of disease-carrying microorganisms

Emery board used to gently grind down the edges of

the nails.

First Aid Kit is a collection of supplies for use in

giving first aid.

Foot Blush It whisks away dead skin cells, deodorizes

and soften the feet, giving it a pinkish
glow after use.

Foot Soak Used to relax, energize, soothe

and deodorize the feet.

Foot Scrub is a mixture of natural ingredients to

keep feet soft, smooth and moisturized.

Garbage are plastic disposable bags

bins/bags or trash receptacles used to contain rubbish
to keep the place clean.
Hand Towel is an absorbent cloth for drying the hands.

Lotion are applied to soften the skin.

Manicure pillow is a hand cushion that helps a

client to keep her hands steady and relaxed.

Nail Hardener Used to prevent chipping, peeling and

splitting of nails
 Nail Polish is an organic solvent used to dissolve
Remover old polish on nails.
(Acetone)

Quick Dry is a liquid applied to colored nail polish

to dry faster.

Solvent is a substance used to thin out the nail

polish when it has thickened.

Toe Nail is a soft material where toes are

Separator inserted to keep them apart to prevent a
freshly painted toenail from staining
another toe.
Top Coat is a clear nail polish applied to the nails
after the colored polish.

Towel is an absorbent cloth for drying the hands

and feet.

Wet Sanitizer is a substance or preparation for

killing germs.

Activity:
Directions: Match the word in column A with its description in column B. Write the letter of the
correct answer on a separate sheet.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Assorted Nail Polish a. is a substance or preparation for
2. Alcohol killing germs.
3. Wet Sanitizer b. a applied to the nails
4. Quick dry after the colored polish.
5. Foot Soak c. is an organic compound used as sanitizer.
6. Top Coat d. is a lacquer use to decorate and/or
protect the nail plate.
7. Foot scrub
e. it is used to remove nail polish
8. Manicure pillow
f. it is a soft material inserted to toes
9. Acetone
10. Toe nail separator
g. Used to relax, energize, soothe
and deodorize the feet.
h. is a hand cushion that helps a
client to keep her hands steady and relaxed
i. it is a mixture of natural ingredients to keep
feet soft ,smooth and moisturized
j. is a liquid applied to colored nail polish
to dry faster.
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(Nail Care)

QUARTER 1

Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 4 Activity No. : 4

Competency: : PREPARE THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE
SPECIFIC NAIL CARE ACTIVITY
TLE_HEBC7/8UT-0b-b-1
Objective :  Use tools and equipment according to task requirement

Topic : NAIL CARE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials : Paper and Pen
Reference :
Copyrights :

ACTIVITY
I. Directions: Copy and answer the following activities below. Match the word in
column A with its description in column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on a
separate sheet of long bond-paper.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Emery board a. an electronic gadget used in giving foot spa
2. Nail buffer b. a tool that is used to give the nail a natural glow c. an
3. Callous remover implement that is used to bevel and smoothen the nail. d. a tool that
4. Foot spa machine is used to remove callouses
5. Cuticle nipper e. it is used to remove nail polish
6. Cuticle pusher f. it is a soft material inserted to toes
7. Foot scrub g. It is an implement with pointed and rounded ends used to
8. Orangewood stick remove excess polish
h. an implement used to push dead cuticle
9. Acetone
i. it is a mixture of natural ingredients to keep feet soft ,smooth
10. Toe nail separator
and moisturized

II. Directions: After learning about the different tools, materials and equipment, with
your own sets of nail care tools, materials and equipment, classify them using the grid
below.

TOOLS MATERIALS EQUIPMENT

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.