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    This document provides instructions for using various tools for nail care: nail files, emery boards, orangewood sticks, cuticle pushers, cuticle nippers, nail cutters, nail brushes, and nail buffers. It explains how to properly hold and use each tool to shape, smooth, push back cuticles, remove dead skin, cut nails, clean under nails, and buff nails. It also mentions using personal protective equipment like gloves and smock gowns when performing nail care.

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    This document provides instructions for using various tools for nail care: nail files, emery boards, orangewood sticks, cuticle pushers, cuticle nippers, nail cutters, nail brushes, and nail buffers. It explains how to properly hold and use each tool to shape, smooth, push back cuticles, remove dead skin, cut nails, clean under nails, and buff nails. It also mentions using personal protective equipment like gloves and smock gowns when performing nail care.

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    This document provides instructions for using various tools for nail care: nail files, emery boards, orangewood sticks, cuticle pushers, cuticle nippers, nail cutters, nail brushes, and nail buffers. It explains how to properly hold and use each tool to shape, smooth, push back cuticles, remove dead skin, cut nails, clean under nails, and buff nails. It also mentions using personal protective equipment like gloves and smock gowns when performing nail care.

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    This document provides instructions for using various tools for nail care: nail files, emery boards, orangewood sticks, cuticle pushers, cuticle nippers, nail cutters, nail brushes, and nail buffers. It explains how to properly hold and use each tool to shape, smooth, push back cuticles, remove dead skin, cut nails, clean under nails, and buff nails. It also mentions using personal protective equipment like gloves and smock gowns when performing nail care.

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    Nail File

    Hold the file firmly in the right or left hand (as the case may be),
    with the thumb underneath it for support and the other four
    fingers on its upper surface. Place the file slightly under the free
    edge and file the nail from corner to center, shaping the nail.
    Never file back and forth; this would cause the nails to crack and
    split. Do not file deep into the corners; this weakens the nails,
    hurt the skin and cause ingrown nails.

    Emery Board
    It is held in the same manner as the nail file. Bevel the rough surface of
    the nail using the fine side to smoothen it. Emery boards are discarded
    after use on one person.

    Orangewood Stick
    It is held in the same manner as in writing with a pencil. To loosen cuticle,
    work around nail; for applying oil or solvent, slightly dip the cotton-tipped
    orangewood stick and work around the base of the nail; to clean under
    the free edge of the nail, from the center toward each side, with gentle
    pressure so that live tissue at the root of the nail will not be injured.

    Cuticle Nail Pusher


    It is held in the same manner as in writing with a pencil. The dull spade
    side is used to push back and loosen the cuticles. Keep cuticle moist using
    cuticle remover while working. Use the cuticle pusher in a flat position to
    remove dead cuticle adhering to the nail without scratching the nail
    plate. In using the pusher, avoid too much pressure to prevent injury on
    tissues.

    Cuticle Nipper
    Pick up the cuticle nipper by the handles and turn the cutting edges
    towards you; place the bent tip of the index finger over the top of the
    shank. Place the thumb on the side of the handle and the remaining
    fingers over the opposite handle. Use it with utmost care to remove dead
    cuticle and hangnails so as not to injure live tissue

    Nail Cutter
    Hold clippers with cutting edges downward between thumb, index and
    middle finger. Press clipper handles by squeezing them together and
    remove excess nail length.

    Nail Brush
    Insert the ring finger and pinky in the nail brush handle and brush the nails
    with a downward motion from the base to the fingertips to clean the nails
    and fingers.

    Nail Buffer
    Place the thumb and the ring finger under the handle of the buffer while the
    index and the middle fingers are on its top and the pinky is on its side. Apply a
    small amount of powder over the buffer then buff the nails with downward
    strokes from the base to the free edge of each nail until a smooth clear gloss
    has been obtained. Buffing helps in giving the nail natural gloss and increases
    blood circulation to the finger tips. To prevent heating and burning sensation,
    lift the buffer from the nail after each stroke.

    PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)


    Personal Protective Equipment are the garments designed to protect the wearer’s body from
    injury or chemicals or for job-related occupational safety and health purposes.

    Glove is a garment covering for the whole hand.

    Smock gown is a loose cloak or robe worn to protect the


    clothes.

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