2nd Quarter

1ST LESSON

Foot and Nail Analysis

 PRE- TEST
TRUE OR FALSE

1. Ascosmetologist, it is not important

to give specific advice to your client
about her/ his skin condition since it is
the responsibility of the dermatologist.

 FALSE

Skin or toenail analysis is
2.

only necessary when giving

pedicure.
  FALSE
3.Nail length and shape of your
client in foot spa are not
included in foot analysis.

FALSE
 
 Foot spa treatment is advice to
4.

apply everyday to have a smooth

skin and relaxing feeling.

FALSE
 Give foot spa treatment to everyone
5.

who needs it even they have not yet

assessed.

FALSE

 
 Assessment of the Client Feet

When carrying out the assessment you should look

at:
Nail length and shape
Nail Color

●Skin condition/circulation
During the foot and nail analysis you will note the
condition of the client’s nails.
 There are 6 main nail types:

1. Normal/ Healthy Nail

Characteristics:
• healthy pink color
• feels smooth to touch
• no flakes, splits or ridges
• has a good amount flexibility
 Advice to be given:

• monthly pedicure
• daily foot massage
• use of correct fitting footwear
 2. Dry Nail

Characteristic
• Peeling
• Flaking
• Splitting-onychorrhexis
• Feels slightly rough when
touched
• Lacks luster/shine
Advice to be given:
• Fortnightly pedicures with warm oil,
paraffin wax
• Avoid excessive use of nail varnish
removes.
• Apply base coat and top coat for dry nails.
• Regular massage cuticle oil into the nails.
• Apply foot lotion daily.
3. Brittle Nail

Characteristics:
• Inflexible-very hard
• Shatter easily
• Vertical ridges
• Split very low,
usually below the flesh line
 Advice to be given:

• Base coat and top coat for brittle nails (not

a strengthener)
• Massage oil will increase the circulation to
the area, which will help prevent ridges, and
keep the nails supple.
4. Weak or Damaged Nail

Characteristics:
• Nail will appear paper thin
• Splitting of the nail layers
• Nail will feel rough to the
tough
• Nail will be very short in
Length
Advice to be given:
• monthly pedicure
• application of intensive to and base coat treatments
(or
strengthener)
• keeping the nail constantly coated at all times
• avoid trauma where possible
• keep the nails short and manageable until healthy
 5. Eggshell Nails

Characteristics:
• Thin nail plate that is white in color
• Very fragile
• May curve under at the
free edge
6. Ageing/Mature Nail
Characteristics:
• Combination of dry and
brittle
• Prone to twisting and
curling
• Ridges
• Discoloration
Advice to be given:
• Fortnightly/monthly pedicures incorporating warm
oil with paraffin wax
• Specific top and base coat for ageing nails
• Ridge filling base coat will minimize ridges and
furrows
• Apply foot lotion daily
• Keep the nails at a manageable length
Thank you