TLE-Beauty Care

(Nail Care) Services 8

Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 10
Different Parts of the Nail

Dayalian R. Ferrer
Writer

Evelyn B. Yarin
Reviewer
 EXPECTATIONS

At the end of the learning activity, the students should be able to:

1. identify the different parts of the nail;

2. understand the importance of knowing the parts of the nails in giving
nail care service to clients; and
3. differentiate healthy nails from unhealthy nails based on conditions of
its parts.

PRETEST

Directions: Label the different parts of the nail.

1. _____________________________ 1

2. _____________________________ 2 4

3. _____________________________
4. ______________________________
5. ______________________________ 5
3

RECAP

TRUE or FALSE
Directions: Write T if the statement is correct and F if it's False. Write your answer
on the space provided before each number.

_____ 1. Sorting assigns an area for everything for straightforward access and
returning the equipment, tools, and even documents.

_____ 2. Systematize is removing and removing unnecessary items.

_____ 3. Sweep indicates the necessity to stay the workplace clean.

_____ 4. Standardize is teaching by doing.

_____ 5. Self-discipline to take care of high standards of housekeeping workplace.

 LESSON

Parts of the Nail

It is very essential for a manicurist to have knowledge of the different parts of

the nails for this will be your basis in giving nail care services to your clients.

Nails are the protective caps of the fingers and toes. It is an appendage of
the skin, with whitest and translucent in appearance, having a pinkish color
of the nail bed.

Onyx is the technical term for the nail, while onychology is the study of the
nail.
Onychosis is a condition of the nails that refers to nails diseases or disorder.

The characteristics of healthy nails are firm and flexible, slightly pink in color
and the surface is smooth, curved, and unspotted, without any hollows or
wavy ridges.

The nail consists of three parts:

 Nail Body or Nail Plate - a visible portion of the nail that is

attached to the nail bed.

 Free edge - end portion of the nail plate which extends beyond the
fingertip. It is shaped during the manicure.

 Nail root - the beginning of nail found at the base and is

embedded underneath the skin.
Are your nails healthy? Healthy nails are strong, intact, not loose and
cracked, smooth, pinkish in color, slightly curved, and unspotted. To
maintain such a condition, it is advised to eat healthy food that is rich in
protein. Monitoring your nails can help in determining the presence of any
ailments or disease on your body. If you notice that your nail color is different
consult a health professional to find out the condition.

There are factors that affect the growth of the nail namely: heredity, age,
mental health, and activity level of the hands. According to the study, the nail
grows at least 1/8 inch every month. It grows faster during summer than a
cold day. Fingernails nails grow faster than the toenails.

ACTIVITIES

I. TRUE or FALSE
Directions: Write T if the statement is correct and F if it's False. Write your answer
on the space provided before each number.

_____ 1. Eating healthy food which is rich in protein can help maintain healthy
nails.

_____ 2. The nail grows at least ½ inch every month.

_____ 3. Manicurist need knowledge on the parts of the nail to be able to give
service to clients.

_____ 4. Nails grow faster during summer days than on a cold day.

_____ 5. Factors that affect the growth of nails are heredity, age, mental
health and activity level of the hands.

II. Directions: Look at the pictures provided. Check the Column Healthy if the
item is showing a healthy nail and check the Column Unhealthy if not.
ITEM Healthy Unhealthy

1.
2.

3.

4.

5.

WRAP-UP
Directions: Summarize what you learned about our lesson today. Complete the
statements below.

Knowing the different nail parts is important because ______________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

I can say that I have a healthy nail because ________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

I have questions about ___________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

The different parts of the nail have its own importance and use knowing each of them
as a manicurist can be a great help in giving clients a good nail care service. And
also remember that having healthy nails can also be a reflection of how you are taking
care of yourself.
 VALUING

What is the relevance of the lesson in your daily lives?

I have learned that _______________________________________

I realized that ____________________________________________

Nails are not in your hands as a decoration they are important and can be of help in
some simple tasks. Never put your nails for granted because having them unhealthy
can be a sign of something that is serious and bad for your overall health.

POSTTEST

MATCHING TYPE
I. Directions: Match the statements in Column A with the word being described in
Column B. Write the correct answer on the space provided before each number.

A B

_____ 1. This is the end portion of the nail A. Onyx

plate which extends beyond the
fingertip.
_____ 2. This is the technical term for the B. Nail Body or Nail
nail. Plate
_____ 3. This is the condition of the nails
which refers to nails diseases or
disorder. C. Nail Root
_____ 4. This is the visible portion of the
nail that is attached to the nail
bed. D. Free Edge
_____ 5. This is the beginning of nail
found at the base and is
embedded underneath the skin. E. Onychosis

.
 KEY TO CORRECTION

5. Cuticle
Nail Fold
4. Proximal
T 5. Unhealthy 5.
3. Lanula F 5. 5. C
T 4. Healthy 4.
Body F 4. T 3. Unhealthy 3. 4. B
2. Nail T 3. F 2. Healthy 2. 3. E
Edge F 2. T 1. Healthy 1. 2. A
1. Free F 1. 1. D
PRETEST RECAP ACTIVITY 1 ACTIVITY 2 POST-TEST

References
Modules
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning
Module in Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services Exploratory Course Grade 7 /8

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education

Learning Module in Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services 9

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