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TLE
Beauty Care
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Nail Shapes, Safety Precautions,
and Sanitation Procedure
(Week 1)
 What I Need to Know

This module is for the Junior High School Technical Livelihood Education (TLE) track
major in Beauty Care/Nail Care Services. This module includes the development of the
learner’s knowledge, skills, and attitude needed in performing hand spa treatment.

This serves as a tool for learners and teachers in gauging the transfer of knowledge,
skills, and attitude. The learners can only proceed to the next part once he/she
accomplishes the prior tasks provided. The activities in this module are thoroughly
thought out to be more engaging. Most importantly, it is income-generating!

This module will cover the following lessons:

▪ Lesson 1 - Nail Shapes
▪ Lesson 2 - Safety Precautions and Sanitation Procedure

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. discuss nail shapes;
2. familiarize the different nail shapes;
3. explain the importance of following safety precautions and sanitary rules in giving
nail care services; and
4. show willingness in applying safety precautions and sanitary rules in giving nail
care services.

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 What I Know

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: ____________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: _______________
Name of Activity: What I Know Date: _____________________

Directions: Read each of the following questions carefully and choose the letter of the
correct answer.

1. It is a nail shape suited to thin hands with narrow nail beds. The shape is tapered
and somewhat longer than usual, so, it is not recommended for an everyday look.
A. Almond B. Oval C. Round D. Square
2. It is a nail shape that flatters both wide and narrow nail beds and adds length with
a graceful tip. This shape is attractive for most women's hands.
A. Oval B. Pointed C. Round D. Squoval
3. It is a nail shape with a square-free edge that is rounded off and extends just slightly
past the tip of the finger.
A. Oval B. Pointed C. Square D. Squoval
4. The following statement is safety precautions to be observed in giving nail services
EXCEPT one.
A. Keep all containers covered and labeled.
B. Hold or move containers with dry hands.
C. Use a sharp, pointed implement to cleanse under the nail.
D. Apply an antiseptic immediately if the skin is accidentally cut.
5. Which of the following sanitary rules to be observed in giving nail services is
INCORRECT?
A. Wash and dry your hands.
B. Inspect the manicuring table drawer for cleanliness and order.
C. Wipe manicuring table with antiseptic; put everything in order.
D. Manicuring implements must be cleaned and disinfected after each use.
6. It is applied immediately if the skin is accidentally cut.
A. Antiseptic B. Disinfectant C. Oil D. Water
7. It is used to bevel a sharp nail edge.
A. Cuticle nipper B. Emery board C. Nail cutter D. Nail file
8. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
A. Cuticle nipper B. Emery board C. Manicure table D. Nail file
9. To get this shape, trim the nails and file the side walls straight and make sure they
are perpendicular to the free edge of the nail.
A. Almond B. Oval C. Round D. Square
10. This is a popular style for acrylic and nail art designs, especially in Eastern Europe
and Asia.
A. Almond B. Oval C. Square D. Squoval

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 What’s In

Your nails speak everything about you without even saying a word. The manicure
and pedicure services are soothing to your soles as well as your soul! This is an
economical way of relaxation, especially for people who have worked from home since
the start of quarantine.

It is best to familiarize the nail shapes and pick the best shape of your fingers and you
can have the best manicure and pedicure in town!

What’s New

Instructions: Read the clues below and complete the crossword puzzle.

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 Lesson
1 Nail Shapes

What is It

Nails vary into four general shapes. Before you start to work on your client’s nails, both
of you should agree on the best nail shape. It should conform to that of the fingertips
for a more natural effect. People who perform work mostly with their hands prefer to
have a shorter nail to avoid breakage and injury.

You should examine the hands of your client and the condition before starting. If you
notice some disorder, prepare for nail repair. You should provide your client with
protective materials/supplies for hygienic purposes.

Are you aware of your nail shape? What is your ideal nail shape? Does your desired
manicure fit your nail shape? Now is the time for you to discover the different types of
nail shapes.

Types of Nail Shapes

As one of the most conservative shapes of the bunch, the

round shape is ideal for men and those who like to
maintain short nails. This shape is flattering for wide nails
and gives the illusion of a thinner nail bed. File the side
walls straight like a square, then round the free edge into
that perfect swooping circle.

This shape is referred to a classic shape. The square is

ideal for a bigger nail bed (it tends to make smaller nail
beds look shorter and wider). To create this timeless
shape, file the side walls straight and make sure they are
perpendicular to the free edge of the nail. Once you have
got the perfect square, angle your emery board, and bevel
the nail.

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 The tapered side walls of the oval create an elegant shape
for women. Oval shapes flatter both wide and narrow nail
beds and add length with a graceful tip. To achieve the
perfect oval shape, file side walls straight to make sure
they are even. Then, shape the side walls into a rounded
oval, making sure the angles are even on each side.

Combining the elegance of the oval with the strength of

the square, the squoval is a popular nail shape for most
fingers. First begin with a square with straight and even
side walls. File the corners until your free edge is
rounded and beveled. Remember, you still want strong
side supports—do not go so file-happy.

The pointed nail is a popular style for acrylic and nail art
designs, especially in Eastern Europe and Asia. And while
it is not favored for the everyday look, this extreme shape
can slenderize and lengthen the fingers. File the side walls
evenly and taper until you have reached the desired tip.

Deciding Your Nail Shapes

How do you decide which nail shape is right for you? If your nail beds are wide, try a
squoval shape. If they are narrow, try a sharp square shape to widen and strengthen. If
you keep short nails, a rounded shape is your best bet for a low-maintenance style. You
can also look at the lunula (the half-moon shape on your nail bed) for nail-shaping
guidance. If it is more curved, try oval or rounded.

Lesson Safety Precautions and

2 Sanitation Procedure
It is believed that precaution is better than cure. Safety precautions and sanitation
procedures in giving nail care services ensure everyone’s safety in the workplace. This
helps save time, money, energy, and all other resources. Hence, it is one of the pillars
of the success of a business.

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 Safety Precautions to be Observed in Giving Nail Services

1. Keep all containers covered and labeled.

2. Hold or move containers with dry hands.
3. Handle sharp-pointed implements carefully and avoid dropping them.
4. Dull over-sharpened cutting edges of sharp implements with an emery board.
5. Bevel a sharp nail edge with an emery board.
6. Do not file too deeply into nail corners.
7. Do not use a sharp, pointed implement to cleanse under the nail.
8. Apply an antiseptic immediately if the skin is accidentally cut.
9. Avoid pushing the cuticle back too far.
10. Do not work on a nail when the surrounding skin is inflamed or is infected.

Sanitary Rules to be Observed in Giving Nail Services

1. Manicuring implements must be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

2. Place used materials (tissues, cotton, emery board, etc.) into closed containers or
plastic bags attached to manicuring table.
3. Wipe manicuring table with disinfectant; put everything in order.
4. Clean the tops of nail polish bottles with polish remover.
5. Inspect the manicuring table drawer for cleanliness and order.
6. Wash and dry your hands.

Always follow the safety precautions and sanitary rules to prevent the
spread of contagious and infectious diseases which can also be acquired
by using unclean implements.

At the end of the day, health and safety are everyone’s responsibility.

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 What’s More

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ____________
Name of Activity: What’s More Date: __________________

Activity 1. Nail Shapes

Instructions: Identify the term described in the statement. Choose the correct
answer from the box below.

A. Almond D. Square
B. Oval E. Squoval
C. Round

_____ 1. It is a nail shape popular style of acrylic and nails art designs, especially in
Eastern Europe and Asia. And while it is not favored for the everyday look, this
extreme shape can slenderize and lengthen the fingers.
_____ 2. It is a nail shape combining the elegance of the oval with the strength of the
square.
_____ 3. This nail shape refers to a classic shape.
_____ 4. This shape is flattering for wide nails and gives the illusion of a thinner nail
bed.
_____ 5. This flatters both wide and narrow nail beds and adds length with a graceful
tip.

Activity 2. Safety Precautions and Sanitation Procedure

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the box below.

A. Antiseptic D. Implements
B. Disinfected E. Labeled
C. Emery board

1. Keep all containers covered and ________.

2. Handle sharp-pointed ________ carefully and avoid dropping them.
3. Dull over-sharpened cutting edges of sharp implements with an ________.
4. Apply an ________ immediately if the skin is accidentally cut.
5. Manicuring implements must be cleaned and ________ after each use.

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 What I Have Learned

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ____________
Name of Activity: What I Have Learned Date: __________________

Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. What are the different nail shapes?

___________________________________________________________________________
2. Describe each nail shape.
___________________________________________________________________________
3. What are the safety precautions to be observed in giving a nail care service?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. How will you apply sanitary rules in giving a nail care service?
___________________________________________________________________________
5. Why is it necessary to practice safety precautions and sanitation procedures when
giving a nail care service?
___________________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ____________
Name of Activity: What I Can Do Date: _______________

Activity 1. Nail Shapes

Instructions: Identify the nail shapes below and describe each.

Nail Shapes Descriptions

1.

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3.

4.

5.

Activity 2. Safety Precautions and Sanitation Procedure

Instructions: Make a poster drawing on safety precautions and sanitary rules to be
observed in giving nail care services.

Materials/Tools:
• Bond paper
• Coloring materials
• Pencil

Performance Rubrics
Criteria Excellent Good Fair Score
(5pts) (3pts) (1pt)
1. Content
2. Creativeness/Neatness
3. Timeliness
4. Presentation
Total Score (20pts)

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 Assessment

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ____________
Name of Activity: Assessment Date: __________________

Directions: Read each of the following questions carefully and choose the letter of the
correct answer.

1. Which of the following is an oval nail shape?

A. B. C. D.

2. Which of the following is a square nail shape?

A. B. C. D.

3. Which of the following safety precautions to be observed in giving nail services is

INCORRECT?
A. Keep all containers covered and labeled.
B. Hold or move containers with wet hands.
C. Handle sharp-pointed implements carefully and avoid dropping them.
D. Dull over-sharpened cutting edges of sharp implements with an emery board.
4. The following statement is sanitary rules to be observed in giving nail services
EXCEPT.
A. Clean the tops of nail polish bottles with water.
B. Clean and disinfect manicuring implements after each use.
C. Inspect the manicuring table drawer for cleanliness and order.
D. Place used materials like tissues, cotton, emery board, etc. into closed containers
or plastic bags attached to manicuring table.
5. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. The squoval has an extreme shape that can slenderize and lengthen the fingers.
B. The round shape is flattering for wide nails and gives the illusion of a thinner nail
bed.
C. The almond shape flatters both wide and narrow nail beds and adds length with
a graceful tip.
D. The oval shape is ideal for a bigger nail bed, it tends to make smaller nail beds
look shorter and wider.
6. To get this shape, file the side walls straight like a square, then round the free edge
that perfect swooping circle.
A. Oval B. Round C. Square D. Squoval

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7. To achieve this shape, file the side walls evenly and taper until you have reached the
desired tip.
A. Almond B. Oval C. Round D. Square
8. It is best described as a square-shaped nail.
A. This is a popular nail shape for most fingers.
B. It flatters both wide and narrow nail beds and adds length with a graceful tip.
C. This shape refers to a classic shape, ideal for a bigger nail bed, and tends to make
smaller nail beds look shorter and wider.
D. It is ideal for men and those who like to maintain short nails. This shape is
flattering for wide nails and gives the illusion of a thinner nail bed.
9. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
A. Antiseptic solution C. Nail file
B. Disinfectant D. Rubbing alcohol
10. It is an ideal nail shape for men.
A. Almond B. Round C. Square D. Squoval

Additional Activity

Please do not forget to write the following in your answer sheet:

Name: ___________________________________________ Yr. & Section: _________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): _____________________ Module No: ____________
Name of Activity: Additional Activity Date: ____________________

Instructions: Identify the nail shapes of at least two (2) of your family members. Follow
the format below and fill in the necessary information. Also, for verification
purposes, take a picture/video of yourself while doing this activity. Submit your
output to your teacher through messenger or any preferred platform.

Materials/Tools:
• Bond paper
• Coloring materials
• Pencil

Names Picture Nail Shape

Example
Squoval
1. Raquel B. Salarda
Sister

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Answer Key

5. B
4. A
3. C
2. D
1. E
Activity 2

5. B
4. C
3. D
2. E
1. A
Activity 1

What’s More

References

K to 12 Learning Module in Beauty Care (Nail Care)

Online Sources:

https://tinyurl.com/yyfxcdat, retrieved on August 4, 2020.

https://tinyurl.com/y2bk2bao, retrieved on August 4, 2020.

https://tinyurl.com/yyszwys4, retrieved on August 4, 2020.

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