Manicuring
Module 25
Introduction
• Long polished nails were a mark of
distinction between aristocrats and
laborers
• Luxury for very few
• The biggest/fastest growing services in
salon
Manicure
• Latin
• Manus = hand
• Cura = care
• Artful treatment and care of the hands
and nails
Purpose of Manicures
• Improve the appearance of the hands and
their nails
Professional Nail Technician
• Knowledge of the structure of the nail
• Knowledge of the composition of the
cosmetics used
• Ability to give a manicure/pedicure
efficiently and effectively
• Ability to care for the client’s manicuring
problems or concerns
• Knowledge to be able to distinguish
between disorders that may be treated in
the salon and those diseases that must be
treated by a physician
• A thorough awareness of the procedures
involved in sanitation and disinfection
Nail Care Tools
• Equipment:
– Permanent tools used
– Do not need to be replaced unless not in good
repair
– PP 794 – 798
– Caution Box pp. 795
– “Did You Know” Boxes PP 796, 798
• Implements:
– Must be disinfected, sanitized or disposed of
after use
– Small enough to fit into a disinfectant
container
– PP 798 – 801
– “Did You Know” Boxes – PP 799, 800, 801
Sanitation for Implements
A. Wash with soap and warm water, rinse
B. Metal implements must be completely
immersed in container filled with an
approved disinfectant. (Follow
manufacturers’ instructions for required time).
C. Rinse and dry thoroughly with clean
towels
D. Store Properly - Follow state regulations
for storage
• Materials:
– Supplies used that must be replaced for each
client
– PP 801 – 803
– Caution Box – PP 802
– State Regulatory Alert Box – PP 803
• Nail Cosmetics:
– Develop a strong working knowledge of
cosmetics and what ingredients they contain
– You need to know how to apply each
cosmetic
– Know when to avoid using a product due to
allergies or sensitivities
– PP 803 – 807
– “Did You Know” Boxes – PP 804, 805, 806
– Caution Boxes – PP 806, 807
The manicure table
• Messy table creates a bad impression
• Neat table will help client feel confident
about your abilities
• Follow all rules of sanitation and
disinfection
• Do not ask client to sit at dirty table
• PP 818 - 819
Client Consultation
• Talk to the client
• Complete a client health record and
service and product card
• Discuss client’s general health, lifestyle,
needs, and services to be offered
• Use your knowledge to select the most
appropriate service
• “Did You Know” Box – PP 808
• Analysis:
– Information-gathering
– Ask questions
– Touch the skin, nails – educate the client
• Recommendations:
– Explain benefits and results of the
recommended service (s)
– Home care products and how to use
Portray yourself in a professional
manner
• Focus on client
• Look directly at client while speaking in a
tone that demonstrates integrity and
confidence
• Support your recommendations with facts
and information
• Be friendly and helpful
Discussing client’s general health
• Diabetic
– Carefully file and push Pterygium
– NEVER nip cuticles
– Heal slowly easily get infections
– Damage can be deadly if skin is cut or
scrapped
• Arthritis - Hands held gently
• Circulatory disease – massage very
carefully if at all
• Contraindicated – avoiding a procedure or
condition that may produce undesirable
side effects
• Contraindication – condition that requires
avoiding certain treatments, procedures to
prevent undesirable effects
Choosing a nail shape
• Shape of client’s hands
• Length of fingers
• Shape of cuticles
– Nails should be shaped to mirror the shape of
the cuticle
• Type of work client does
– People who work with their hands require
shorter nail length
• Square nail
– Straight across the free edge
– No rounding at edges
• Round nail
– Slightly tapered
– Extend just a bit past the tip of the finger
– Common choice for men
• Oval nail
– Ideal shape
• Pointed nail
– Thin delicate nail
– Tapered somewhat longer than usual to
enhance the slender appearance of the hand
• Squoval nail
– Extend only slightly past fingertip
– Nail tip rounded off
– Square nail with ends rounded
The Plain Manicure
• Three part procedure:
– Pre-service function
– Actual procedure
– Post-service function
• Discuss products used and suggest
products for use at home
• Before polishing – have client
– Pay, get keys, jackets, etc.
– “Did You Know” Box – PP 810
Handling Blood During a
Manicure (PP 824 – 825)
1. Put on gloves
2. Apply Pressure
3. Stanch Bleeding
4. Complete service
5. Discard used materials
6. Clean table and disinfect implements
7. Remove gloves and wash hands
Finishing the nails
• Nail strengthener
• Base coat
• Colored polish
• Top coat
Basic Manicure Procedure
• Pre-service sanitation –
– PP 817 - 818
• Basic Manicure Procedure –
– PP 826 - 830
• Post-service procedures –
– PP 821 - 822
Five Types of Polish Application
• Full coverage
• Free edge
• Hairline tip
• Slim-line or free walls
• Half moon or lunula
French Manicure
• Free edge is polished, tipped or sculpted
in an opaque color
– Tropical – more bold colors on free edge
Hot Oil/ Conditioning Oil
Manicure
– Heated creams/oils
– Beneficial for ridged or brittle nails
– Nail biters –keeps cuticles soft
Hand and Arm Massage
• Keeps the hands flexible
• Well-groomed
• Smooth
• PP 831 - 834
Men’s Manicure
• Conservative
• Square or round shape
• Matte or dull finish
• PP 819 - 811
Paraffin Wax Manicure
• Traps moisture
• Heat opens pores
• Exfoliates dead skin cells
• Increases blood circulation
• Petroleum by product
– Sealing properties
– Holds moisture
(PP 815-816)
• 125 ° - 130 °
• Use only approved heaters
• Will not harm artificial or natural nails
Spa Manicure
(PP 813 – 814)
• Relaxing massage
• Exfoliation
• Check for allergies
• Distinctive names that describe the
treatment
Aromatherapy
• Table 25-1 – Ten Basic Essential Oils
• Table 25-2 – Carrier Oils
• Table 25-3 – Choosing an aroma
• Table 25-4 – Recipes for Manicures and
Pedicures
Nail Art
• PP 816
Nail Problems
• Hangnails – loose fringe of skin left
around nail
• Callus – thickened skin – softened with
creams and lotions
• Stains – may be bleached or using slightly
dampening pumice powder to buff
• Booth Manicure
– Given while another service is given
• Electric Manicure
– Portable device operated by a small motor
– Read directions and receive training before
using!
Safety Rules in Manicuring
• “Safety first”