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    The document discusses tools and equipment used in nail care services. It describes 20 common nail care tools such as cuticle nippers, nail files, and foot spas. It also outlines 7 pieces of nail care equipment including chairs, manicure tables, and sterilizers. The document emphasizes safety procedures like checking equipment before use and cleaning up spills. It provides learning tasks for students to practice identifying tools, describing their functions, and explaining the importance of tools and equipment in nail care.

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    The document discusses tools and equipment used in nail care services. It describes 20 common nail care tools such as cuticle nippers, nail files, and foot spas. It also outlines 7 pieces of nail care equipment including chairs, manicure tables, and sterilizers. The document emphasizes safety procedures like checking equipment before use and cleaning up spills. It provides learning tasks for students to practice identifying tools, describing their functions, and explaining the importance of tools and equipment in nail care.

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    Nail Care Equipment and Tools Week 1 Grade 7

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    The document discusses tools and equipment used in nail care services. It describes 20 common nail care tools such as cuticle nippers, nail files, and foot spas. It also outlines 7 pieces of nail care equipment including chairs, manicure tables, and sterilizers. The document emphasizes safety procedures like checking equipment before use and cleaning up spills. It provides learning tasks for students to practice identifying tools, describing their functions, and explaining the importance of tools and equipment in nail care.

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    WEEKS Nail Care Equipment and Tools

    1-2 Lesson

    In this lesson, you study the tools and equipment used in Nail Care
    Services. You will learn how to differentiate the tools and equipment according
    to task requirement. Also, you will be able to describe each tool and equipment
    ac- cording to use, observe safety procedures in using nail care tools and
    equipment, and appreciate the value of tools and equipment in Nail Care
    Services.

    Melcs : LO 1. Prepare the necessary tools and equipment for the specific nail care activity
    LO 2. Use tools and equipment according to task requirement

    NAIL CARE TOOLS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT


    Tools are known as the articles used in any nail care service which are
    considered hand-held. These are also referred to as implements.
    The following are the commonly used nail care tools:
    1. Callous Remover: is a tool designed to stripped off calluses
    and corns of the hands and feet.
    2. Cuticle Nail Pusher: a tool used to
    push back and loosen cuticles.

    3. Cuticle Nipper: an implement used to cut the cuticles.

    4. Cuticle Scissors: a tool used to cut stubborn


    cuticles.

    5. Finger or Manicure Bowl: is a small bowl used for soaking


    the fingers to soften the cuticles.

    6. Foot file: is a tool that is made of metal or sandpaper, with a


    rough file on one side to remove calluses and fine file on the
    other to smoothen the feet.
    7. Foot Spa Basin: a large rectangular container used for
    bathing and soaking the feet when giving a pedicure.

    8. Manicure Tray: a flat container where all the necessary


    tools and implements are placed to be used by the
    manicurist.

    9. Manicure Nail Brush: a plastic handled brush with nylon

    1
    bristles used to clean dirt and cosmetic residue from the nail
    surface and skin.

    2
    10. Mixing Bowl: a small open-top, rounded cup- like container
    used for mixing the aromatic oils and other fluids for the hand and
    foot spa.
    11. Nail Buffer: an implement used for smoothening the
    polishing the nails.

    12. Nail Cutter / Nail Clipper / Nail Trimmer: a hand tool


    made of metal used to trim or cut the fingernails and toenails.

    14. Nail File: an implement used to shape the free edges of


    the nail with the coarse side and bevel the nail with the
    finer side.

    15. Orangewood Stick: a tool with pointed and rounded ends


    to remove the excess nail polish on the side of the nails.

    16. Pedicure Nail Brush: a tool used to remove cosmetics and


    cleanse nails.

    17. Plastic Container for Cotton: a small receptacle where the


    cotton balls are kept.

    18. Pumice Stone: a type of volcanic rock, which is actually


    frothy lava solidified and forms a porous rock to remove dry
    and annoying skin of the feet as well as the calluses.
    19. Supply Tray: a flat container that holds the
    necessary cosmetics and iplements.

    20. Trolley: a wheeled cart that is pushed by hand


    and used for transporting manicuring and
    pedicuring tools and materials.
    Equipment are the items which are more or less durable and permanent
    needed for a particular activity or purpose.
    The following are the different nail care equipment that are used in nail
    care services:
    1. Chairs: are seats with back support which have four legs and
    some have four legs and some have rests for the arms.

    2. Foot Spa Machine: is an electronic gadget used for soaking,


    bathing and massaging the feet during a foot spa.

    3. Foot Spa Stool: is a simple seat with three or four legs designed
    to provide comfort and elevation during a foot spa.

    4. Hand Spa Machine: is an electronic gadget used to soothe pain


    of arthritis, muscle spasms and dry cracked skin of the hands.

    5. Manicurist’s Chair or Stool: is the adjustable upholstered seat


    fitted over a metal or chrome.

    6. Manicure Table: is a furniture especially designed for


    giving manicure. Usually it has a laminated plastic surface
    and a drawer for storing materials. It is often fitted with ball
    casters for easy mobility.

    7. Sterilizer: is an equipment in a salon used for sterilizing


    metal implements to kill micro-organisms.

    8. Timer: is a device that can be preset to start or stop


    something at a given time.
    The following are the different personal protective equipment (PPE) in nail
    care services.
    1. Impermeable Gloves: To prevent skin from absorbing
    potentially harmful ingredients which may casse skin
    allerygiesirritationi or other problems

    2. Eyewear: To protect the eye from potential harm

    3. Splah-proof apron: To protect the parts of the body


    from potential hazardous materials

    4. Protective Mask: To protect the wearer’s face and


    prevent the breathing of air contaminated with chemical

    Safety Procedures of Using Tools and Equipment


    These are generally written methods outlining how to perform a task with
    minimum risk to people, equipment, materials, environment and processes.
    Below are the different safety procedures and practices of using tools and
    equipment:
    You should always check any tool or equiipment before use
    Do not use broken or damage electrical equipment, the tag must warn
    people not to use the equipment
    Do not touch equipment with wet hands or don’t use a wet cloth to clean
    sockets.
    Provide separate eating and drinking amenities for employees
    Clean-up spills straight away.
    Use mats on slippery floors
    Store under cover in a clean, dry and dust free enviroment.
    Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
    D
    Learning Task 1: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is
    wrong. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
    1. An implement used to cut the cuticles is called Cuticle Nipper.
    2. A Foot Spa Basin is a flat container where all the necessary tools
    and implenents are placed for use by the manicurist.
    3. A foot spa machine is an electronic gadget used for soaking,
    bathing and massaging the feet.
    4. A trolley is a wheeled cart used for transferring different nail care
    equipment.
    5. A safety goggles is used to protect the clothes from stains and
    other harmful chemicals.

    Learning Task 2: Match Column A with Column B by writing the letters of the
    correct answers on your notebook.

    A B
    1. Finger Bowl A. It is an equipment use for soaking bathing and
    relaxing the hands
    2. Apron B. It is used to remove the stubborn cuticles in the
    fingernails
    3. Cuticle Remover C. It is where the fingers soak or dipped before
    performing a manicure
    4. Foot Spa Machine D. A PPE used to protect the clothes from stains
    5. Hand Spa Machine E. It is an equipment use for soaking bathing and
    massaging the feet
    F. A PPE used to protect the eyes from harmful
    chemicals.

    E
    Learning Task 3: Complete the statement to describe at least five (5) tools or
    equipment in providing nail care services together with its function/s. Do this
    in your notebook.
    1. The tool looks like is important because
    . It is called .
    2. The tool looks like is important because
    . It is called .
    3. The tool looks like is important because
    . It is called .
    4. The tool looks like is important because
    . It is called .
    5. The tool looks like is important because
    . It is called .
    Learning Task 4: Complete the story of Bella, a beautician below by supplying
    the correct tools and equipment in providing nail care services as well as their
    use/s.
    At the Salon
    Hi, I am Bella a beautician in a well known nail care salon, everyday I
    used to provide different nail care services to our
    customers. Before the day starts, I make sure that all
    the tools are clean by placing them in a
    1. . After cleaning, I prepare all the
    tools on the 2. . When all the tools
    and equipment are ready, I make sure to make my
    customers comfortable. Sometimes, I use
    3. , to trim or cut their nails before I
    perform a manicure. On the other hand, if they want to
    relax more, they request me to use a foot spa machine
    to 4. their feet. In doing the tasks assigned to me, I use
    impermeable gloves to protect my 5. from harmful chemicals. The
    tasks I mentioned are only some of what I do as a nail care beautician.

    Guide Questions:
    1. What tools and equipment were mentioned in the story of Bella?
    2. How will you describe the functions / use/s of tools and equipment that
    were mentioned?
    3. Why are the different nail care tools and equipment important in
    providing nail care services?

    Learning Task 5: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter of your
    answer on your notebook.
    1. What do you call the things or articles that are usually hand-held and are
    necessary to perform different nail care services?
    a. Equipment b. Materials c. Tools d. Consumables
    2. Which of the following nail care tools is designed to stripped off calluses and
    corns of the hands and feet?
    a. cuticle nipper b. callous remover c. nail cutter d. cuticle nail pusher
    3. What tool is used for soaking the fingers to soften the cuticles?
    a. finger bath b. finger bowl c. cuticle bowl d. cuticle softener
    4. Which of the following items are described to be more or less durable and
    permanent that are needed for a particular activity or purpose?
    a. Equipment b. Materials c. Tools d. Consumables
    5. What do you call the equipment that is used by manicurists that is
    adjustable upholtered seat fitted over a metal when doing nail care services
    to their customers?
    a. hand spa machine c. sterilizer
    b. manicurist chair d. trolley
    Learning Task 6: Express your insights about the first lesson in
    nail care. Answer the following questions exhaustively in your
    notebook. Provide examples if necessary.

    In this lesson, I understand that...

    Reference:
    Pivot learning /Depedcommons
    Technology and Livelihood Education (Nail Care)-7/8
    PIVOT IV-A Learner’s Material

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