BEAUTY CARE

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(NAIL CARE)
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INSTRUCTOR; REPORTERS;

SISA JANE MARIANE

LABANERO JAVISON
JENA MAE
FATAGANI

ULYSES JAVA AMY HERRERA JOSHUA GROSPE

OBJECTIVES

1. Define what is nail care.

2. Recognize tools and materials used in nail care

3. Follow policies in occupational health and safety

NAIL
CARE
Nail care is a service referring to
cosmetic beauty treatment of
fingernails and toenails which can
be done at home or in beauty
salon. This service is availed of both
women and men.
 TOOLS,
MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT IN
NAIL CARE
TOOLS/IMPLEMENTS FOR NAIL CARE
Tools are also referred to as implement.

EMERY BOARD
NAIL FILE -This is a wooden
-This is used to sand paper-like
shape the free material used to
edge of the nails to filesoft and fragile
smoothen them. nails.
 NAIL CLIPPER
-This is used to trim or shorten
fingernails ortoenails.

CUTICLE NIPPER
-It is used to trim excess cuticle found at the
base of the nails usually made of metal.

BUFFER
-It is a tool used to smoothen and
polish the nails.
 NAIL BRUSH
-It is used to brush the nails to
cleanse the cuticle or debris
around it.

ORANGEWOOD STICK
-This is used to remove excess
nail polish around the nails. It
made of wood and is disposable.
MATERIALS NEEDED IN NAIL CARE

Materials are supplies used in giving manicure or

pedicure which are disposed of after use for each client.

COTTON
PLASTIC SPATULA
-This is moistened
-This is used to get
with nail polish
nail cosmetics from
remover to remove
its container.
old nail polish.
 TOWELS
-This is used to dry the hands
and nails of the client. These
come in different sizes.

GARBAGE BIN/BAG
-This is a disposable bag or
receptacle where rubbish is thrown
to keep the place clean and free
clutters.
 NAIL
COSMETICS
 NAIL POLISH REMOVER
-Commonly known as acetone.
This is used with cotton to remove
old nail polish.
CUTICLE REMOVER
-This applied around the nails to soften
the cuticle before it has to be pushed
and trimmed or removed.
HAND LOTION/HAND CREAM
-This is applied to hands before
applying the nail color to retain
its moisture.

NAIL BLEACH
-This is used to remove
yellow stains from the nails.
 NAIL WHITENER
-This is applied under the free edge of
the nails to make it appear white.

NAIL COLOR
-This comes in different colors. This is
applied over the fingernails or toenails to
beautify and protect the nails.

CUTICLE OIL
-It is used to lubricate the skin around
the nail surface.
 BASE COAT
-This serves as a base applied to the
nails before nail color.

TOP COAT OR SEALER

-This is colorless and appllied over
colored nail polish.

LIQUID NAIL DRY (QUICK DRY)

-This is applied to dry the nail polish
color immediately and to prevent this
from getting smeared.
EQUIPMENT IN
NAIL CARE
 DISINFECTION CONTAINER
-This is a receptacle used to hold the
disinfectant solution in which tools or
objects to be sanitized.

MANICURE PILLOW
-This is a hand cushion used by the
client to keep her hands steady and
relaxed.

FINGER BOWL
-It is a bowl that has a special shape for
soaking the client’s fingers in warm-
soapy water or anti-bacterial soap.
 SANITIZED WIPE CONTAINER
-This is usually made of glass and is
used to hold clean absorbent cotton
or lint-free wipes.

SUPPLY TRAY
-This is used to hold different materials
and tools used in nail care such as the nail
polish, cuticle remover, cotton balls
container and other needs.

ELECTRIC NAIL DRYER

-This is used to shorten the length of time
needed to completely dry the client’s nails
after the application of the nail polish.
 NAIL CLIPPER- Hold firmly the
clippers with the cutting edges
downward between your thumb,
index and middle finger.

NAIL FILE – With your dominant

hand, hold firmly the nail file and
position it under the free edge of the
nails.

EMERY BOARD- This is used in similar

manner with the nail file. Using the fine
surface, bevel the rough surface of the nails
to smoothen it.
 CUTICLE NAIL PUSHER- Hold this in
the same manner as you hold the pencil
while writing. Before pushing back the
cuticle, the cuticle has to be moistened
first with cuticle remover.

CUTICLE NIPPER- Pick up the cuticle

nipper by the handle with the cutting
edges facing towards you. The bent tip
of your index finger must be on top of
the shank.

NAIL BRUSH- Insert your ring finger in

between the handle of the nail brush.
With a down motion, brush the nails
from the base to the fingertips to clean
the nails and the fingers.
 NAIL BUFFER- Place the thumb and ring
finger under the handle of the buffer, while
the index and the middle fingers are on its
top and the pinkie finger is on its side.
Smoothen the nails by using downward
motion from the base to the fingertips.

1. To loosen cuticle slightly dip into

ORANGEWOOD STICK- Hold the solvent the cotton tipped orangewood
stick in the same way that you stick and work around the base of the
hold a pencil when you write. nail.

2. To clean under the free edge of the

nail work from the center toward each
side. Care must be taken by applying with
gentle pressure to preventive tissue at the
root of the nails form being injured.
 MAINTENANCE AND SAFEKEEPING OF
TOOLS AND EQUIPMET

The manicurist has to take care of all the tools and

equipment in nail care service. It is a must to clean and
disinfect all these after serving each client. If properly
handled and maintained, better performance is ensured
and usage is prolonged. Checking the tools and equipment
every after use is necessary and immediate attention
should be given to detective once to prevent further
damage.
WAYS OF MAINTAINING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
1. STERILIZATION: It is the process of destroying all
microorganism present in an object or place.

2. SANITIZATION: It is the process of destroying some, not

all microorganisms.

PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT TO BE
SANITIZED

1. Read the instructions/directions on the disinfectant and understand

them very well.
2. Measure and mix the required disinfectant following the directions
3. Saturate a rag or cloth for cleaning with the disinfectant solutions and
wipe the entire surface or area of equipment
4. Wipe dry the surface are with paper towel or cleaning cloth.
5. Throw away used sanitizing solution and used towels.
PREPARATION OF METAL TOOLS/IMPLEMENTS FOR STERILIZATION

1, Soak the tools in hot, soapy water solution to remove any waste, dirt or oil
residue. Rinse them thoroughly.
2. Soak the tools or implements in a 70% to 90% alcohol solution for 20minutes.
3. Remove the tools/implements from the solution, wipe them dry, and place
them into a dry sterilizer.

PREPARATION OF THE SANITIZING JAR

1. Cleanse first the sanitizing jar with disinfectant. Wipe it dry.

2. Arrange a thin layer of sterile cotton at the bottom of the jar
3. From the wet or dry sanitizer, remove the tools or implements
and place them into the sanitizing jar with handles up, except for
the metal nail files.
4. With 70% to 90% alcohol solution, fill the jar enough solution to
cover cutting edges and tips of orangewood stick.
 KEEPING THE WORKPLACE CLEAN AND SAFE

1. Beauty salons must be in good sanitary condition. It must be well-

lighted and well-ventilated.
2. The salon premises should be free from rodents, vermin, flies and
other similar insects.
3. Continuous running hot and cold water must be provided in all
salon establishments.
4. Washable and clean curtains are necessary including floor coverings
which are clean and free from dust.
5. Hair trimming on the floor must be kept at frequent intervals.
Cotton and other waste material must be removed from the floor
immediately and deposited in a closed container or garbage bin.
6. The rest rooms should be well sanitized and provided with
bathroom tissues and other needs of the clients
 THINGS TO DO AFTER EVERY MANICURE SERVICE

1.Sanitized properly and keep clean all tools or implements

ready for the use.
2.Provide a separate trash bin for empty bottles and
containers
3.Store, arrange used cosmetic products and other
chemicals in their proper place. Label them properly.
4.Clean and sanitize finger bowls before using for the next
patron or client.
5.Sterilize metal tools and instruments following proper
sterilization procedures. Store them in a clean dry place
until the next use.
 6. Dispose tools or implements which made of porous
material such as nail files, nail buffers, nail brushes and
orangewood stick.
7. Dispose properly waste materials in an enclosed waste
container fitted with polythene bag sanitize and
disinfectant garbage container in well-ventilated area
wearing protective gloves while doing this.
8. Dispose contaminated wastes following the correct
procedures as prescribed by the local authorities.
9. Repair immediately any tool or equipment which are in
condition. Other wise dispose of them properly for the
safety of both client and the manicurist.
PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY PROCEDURES
• OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY is a
planned system of working to prevent illness or
injury where you work by recognizing hazards and
risk. Health and safety are the responsibility of all
persons in the beauty services establishments.
Hazards and risk must be identified by the
manicurist. Evaluate and control or eliminate the
hazard or modify the risk that it poses.
 COMMON HAZARDS IN THE BEAUTY
SALON
• Several hazards are present in beauty salons and these needs
attention. Some of these are identified here and what to do
with these hazards are given below.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD What do you?

- Electrical appliances used in the beauty salons You need to ask the
can create serious health and safety risks, electrician to check all
especially in wet condition. Using damage tools pieces of electrical
and equipment poses great risk. Electrical shock equipment in the salon or
or cause electrocution. Burns and injuries may workplace. This can be
result from falls. done annually or as often
as possible.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS
• Substances used and/or
produced at work that are a
potters harm to the health
and safety of people at work What do you do?
are hazardous. Skin
irritation, asthma, poisoning This can be prevented
and cancer are some are through good ventilated
which will get rid of the
some of the effects of the
fumes and chemical smell
health of work workers. that builds in a salon. It
is advisable to use
appropriate personal
protective equipment or
clothing (PPE)
 FIRE HAZARD
• Accident may happen life fire
since the salon has its electrical
appliances. Lack of awareness What to do?
on fire safety can harm persons
in the workplace. An emergency exit
route should be
provided and this
must be the easiest
route that clients
and staff can use to
leave the building or
salon safety.
 BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
• This is also known as biohazards.
These refers to the substances that
pose danger to living organisms,
primarily the human being. These
microorganisms live on the skin
and easily spread between clients
and manicurists.
What to do?
Extra care must be taken
into consideration and
manicurists should assume
that all blood and other body
substances are potential
sources of infection. Therefore
sanitation and sterilization
should always be the priority
in the salon
ERGONOMICS
• In the nail care service, manicurist/pedicurist
uses repetitive movements with force like filling
and buffing the nails. Holding uncomfortable
position a long period of time causes
musculoskeletal injuries to the manicurist.

What to do? In performing these

tasks, always pay attention to
proper position of your body to
prevent injuries such as back pain,
neck, wrist and shoulder pain.
 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AT WORK

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE Examples of personal protective

EQUIPMENT clothing for salon worker are
• refers to clothing equipment gloves, eyewear, splash-proof
designed and worn by the apron, and protective mask
manicurists or salon workers to
protect there from risks of
injuries or illness. Of curse, this ADVANTAGES OF WEARING PPE AT WORK
is only considered as a control
measure to minimal exposure 1. Nail and skin are prevented from injury.
to risk. Other important safety 2. Potentially harmful chemicals to the skin are
measures are of great factors prevented from being absorbed.
3. Wearing dust mask prevents the manicurist from
that should always be
breathing in dust or particles while filling or
considered. buffing nails.
4. Breathing in of are contaminated with chemicals
and/or biological agents is prevented.
“THANK YOU
FOR YOUR
VALUED
PRESENCE”