TLE

• LUNULA


  Pearly colored and crescent moon shaped
• FREE EDGE


  To cut nails and can be filed and shaped
• MATERIALS


  Cosmetics and supplies that are consumed and should be replaced from time to time and is also called consumable
• TOOLS


  Implements used in any nail care services which are long lasting or permanent and hand held
• EQUIPMENT


  Power-operated and is more or less durable and permanent, needed for a particular activity or purpose
• STERILIZATION


  Process of destroying all living microorganisms
• DISINFECTANT


  Control microorganisms on non-living surfaces such as tools, equipment, and furniture/fixtures
• SANITATION


  Process of keeping places free from dirt, infection, disease
• ANTISEPTIC


  Agent that prevents multiplication of microorganisms
• AUTOCLAVING


  Self-locking machine that sterilizes with steam under pressure
• HAZARD


  Something that can cause harm
• NAIL


  • Horn-like envelope and has a plate of keratin that lies on the tips of the fingers and toes
  • Hard protective plate composed mainly of keratin
• NAIL PLATE


  • Largest part of the nail and is composed of laminated layers of keratin
  • Visible nail that rests on the nail bed up to the free edge
• Porous material tools should be discarded, they can't completely disinfected
• Zipper bag or air tight containers promote bacterial growth in storing tools and equipment
• Sanitizing the hand and foot spa machines overnight takes 5-10 hrs
• SMOCK GOWN


  Protects the clothes in dirt and stain while working
• BIOLOGICAL HAZARD


  Exposed to blood borne pathogens (bacteria, fungi & viruses)
• CHEMICAL HAZARD


  Contain chemicals that can affect worker's health
• ERGONOMIC HAZARD


  Working in a certain position or repeating the same motion
• Toluene causes dry or cracked skin and harm unborn children during pregnancy
• NAIL CUTICLE


  Parts of the skin that overlaps onto the proximal part of the nail
• NAIL MATRIX


  Contains nerves, lymph and blood vessels
• Wiping the table tops and doors handles and when mopping the floor as well with DISINFECTANT
• Avoid resting hands, wrists, forearms, and elbows. Do gentle stretching exercise. Put a towel or soft pad/foam pad
• Nail Structure

  • Nail bed
  • Nail plate
  • Nail Cuticles
  • Nail Walls
  • Eponychium
  • Hyponychium
• Cuticle Scissor


  Cut stubborn cuticle
• Manicurist's Chair


  • Adjustable
  • Upholstered seat
  • Fitted over a metal
• Foot File


  • Metal or sandpaper
  • Rough file on one side to remove calluses
  • Fine file on the other hand to smoothen the feet
• Callus Remover


  Strip off calluses and corns
• Nail Cutter


  Trim fingernails and toenails
• Manicure Tray


  Flat container where all the tools/implements are placed for use by the manicurist
• Equipment in nail care services

  • Foot Spa Chair
  • Foot Spa Machine
  • Manicure Table
• Materials in nail care services

  • Cuticle Cream
  • Asstd. Colored Nail Polish
  • Cotton
• Pedicure


  A cosmetic beauty treatment to improve the appearance of the feet, and their natural nails
• History of pedicure dates back to ancient Egypt
• Pedicure involves care of the feet and toenails
• Correct statement about ergonomic hazard


  • Avoid resting hands, wrists, forearms, and elbows
  • Do gentle stretching exercise
  • Put a towel or soft pad / foam pad