USES OF TOOLS

AND MATERIALS IN
NAIL CARE
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the discussion the students should be
able to:
• a. Identify the types and uses of nail care tools and
materials
• b. Value the importance of using nail care tools and
materials
• c. Use tools and materials according to task requirement
ACTIVITY
DO YOU KNOW ME?

•The teacher will flash one picture

at a time. And the students will
determine the name of the different
tools and materials in nail care.
Nail Polish Nail Brush

Cuticle Scissor
 TOOLS
• Are articles used in any nail
care service which are durable
or permanent and handheld.
• Are also referred to as
implements.
 Cuticle Nail Pusher
• Is used to push
back and loosen
the cuticles.
 Cuticle Nipper
•Is used to
cut the
cuticles.
 Manicure Nail Brush
• Is a plastic brush with
nylon bristles used to
clean dirt and cosmetic
residue from the nail
surface and skin.
 Nail cutter/ Nail clipper/ Nail
trimmer
• Is a hand tool
made of metal
used to trim
fingernails and
toenails.
 Nail File
• Is an implement used
to shape the free edges
of the nail with the
coarse side and bevel
the nail with the finer
side.
 MATERIALS
• Are cosmetics and supplies
that are consumed and should
be replaced from time to time.
They are also called
consumables.
 Colored Nail Polish
• Is a lacquer applied on
the finger nails and
toenails to decorate
and protect the nail
plate.
 Cotton
• Is a soft white downy
fiber for rubbing or
cleaning the nails
and removing nail
polish.
 Nail Polish Remover ( Acetone)

• Is an organic
solvent used to
dissolve old polish
on nails.
 Top Coat
• Is a clear nail polish
applied to the nails after
the colored polish. To
protect it from scratches
and keeps them looking
shiny.
Apply ME! Student will select one tool
and make a presentation through:

a. Poster – slogan
b.Flyer
c. Tiktok Advertisement
CRITERIA:
Relevance to the topic - 30%
Originality - 30%
Creativity - 25%
Impact and Presentation - 15%
TOTAL 100%
IV- Evaluation
Classify the tools and materials written below, then write it in tools or equipment column.
*Top Coat * Cuticle nail pusher * Cotton * Cuticle nipper
* Colored nail polish *Cuticle scissor * Nail cutter * Nail polish remover (Acetone)
*Manicure nail brush * Nail file

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 Assignment
•Research about the preventive
measures in keeping the salon
clean and safe.