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BEAUTY CARE (Nail Care)
SERVICES
Module 5: Nail Shapes in Nail Care Services
Quarter 1, Week 5
LYNNE B. GAHISAN
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(SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING ENGAGEMENT)
A Joint Project of
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DIPOLOG CITY
and the
DIPOLOG CITY GOVERNMENT
TLE – Grade 7/8
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Quarter 1 – Module 5: Nail Shapes in Nail Care Services
First Edition, 2020
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Module 5: Nail Shapes in Nail
Care Services
Week 5
Learning Outcome 1: Identify
Nail Structure and Shapes
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Notes to the Teacher
This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the
learners.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do
not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that
you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful
learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You
can do it!
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help the learner demonstrates understanding in nail shapes in nail care
services. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level
of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond
with the textbook you are now using.
The module is intended for the Grade 7/8 students Exploratory Course
on Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services.
You are now in Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services-Module 5: Week 5:
Learning Outcome 1: Identify nail structure and shapes
After going through this module, you are expected to learn:
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1.2 Identify the different nail shapes
What I Know
PRE-TEST: Multiple Choice:
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.
Write the chosen letter in one whole sheet of paper.
1. What type of nail which is completely straight with the ends curved instead of
squared?
a. squoval nail b. round nail c. pointed nail d. stiletto nail
2. Select the best definition of the squoval nail.
a. instead of a super sharp tip you’ll end with a square tip
b. a gradual sharp tip, it resembles a triangle with a seriously pointy tip
c. a completely straight with the ends curved instead of a squared
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d. a merging of the square and an oval nail
3. Choose the best description of a pointed nail.
a. merging of a square and an oval nail
b. completely straight with the ends curved instead of a squared
c. gradual sharp tip, it resembles a triangle with a seriously pointy tip
d. popular short and can be worn long
4. This shape of the nail is straight with sharp square corners, no flaring, no
narrowing just straight shape.
a. squoval nail b. square nail c. round nail d. pointed nail
5. Listed below are the different shapes of nails EXCEPT for
a. high-five hands b. pointed nail c. stiletto nail d. pointed nail
6. What is your nail shape recommendation, if your fingers are delicate and slim?
a. oval nail shape b. stiletto nail shape c. round nail shape d. square nail
7. Select the best nail shape for hi-five hands which has long palm with short
fingers.
a. square nail shape b. round nail shape c. squoval nail shape d. oval nail
8. How would you describe grounded hands?
a. long palm, short fingers c. wide palm, short fingers
b. wide palm, long finger d. long palm, long fingers
9. What is the recommended nail shape for generous hands?
a. square nail c. squoval nail
b. oval nail d. pointed nail
10. What is the first step in shaping nails?
a. use a glass file c. file the nails before trimming it
b. prepare the cuticle nipper
d. wash your hands and ensure they are clean before you file your nails
11. If your nails are on the longer side, what will you use to trim your nails back?
a. nipper b. clipper c. surgical blade d. nail scissor
12. Choose the most traditional and effective way to shape nails.
a. using a nail scissor
b. using a nail clipper
c. using a nail file
d. using a surgical blade
13. Once you’ve filed your nails down to your required length, what is the next
step?
a. to decide what nail shape you like
b. to apply the base coat
c. to remove the cuticle
d. to clean the fingernail by using a nail brush
14. What is the first step in creating beautiful square nails?
a. make a mark of a small circle in the middle point of your nail
b. to complete the square file gently around the edges and tidy up and outlying
nail
c. file each nail straight in one direction across your entire nail
d. trim your nails to your desired length
15. How will you maintain and treatment of your nail shall be done?
a. file your nails every day
b. apply cuticle oil to moisturize and prevent them from cracking
c. apply colored nail polish
d. remove cuticle and apply top coat
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Lesson
5 Nail Structure in Nail care
Services
On this page, you will answer an activity to recall the previous lesson you
have taken.
What’s In
Activity 1. Identification
Directions: Identify the different parts of a nail. Write your answer in a separate
sheet of paper.
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What’s New
This time you’re going to answer an activity that set your mind on the next
lesson on nail shapes in nail care services.
Look at this picture!
Directions: Describe the pictures above in at least thirty words. Write your answer
in one whole sheet of paper.
Guide Questions:
1. Describe the eight (8) hands posted.
2. What are the different colors of nail polish being applied?
3. Which picture do you like best? Why?
4. Among the eight hands, which picture is similar to your fingernails?
5. Being a nail technician, what shape of the nail is appropriate for you?
What is It
Learning this module, you will understand better the different shapes of nails and
how to shape it which help the nail technician to perform professionally in
rendering nail services.
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Round Nails
The round nails shape is a timeless classic. Just like square nails, it’s
completely straight with the ends curved instead of squared.
Squoval Nails
Imagine merging square and oval nails, squoval nails would be the result! This
means that the nails begin its growth as a square shape, only for the tip to be filed
down into a gentle oval shape.
Pointed Nails
While the stiletto has a gradual sharp tip, this nail shape resembles a triangle
with a seriously pointy tip.
Stilettos are not only high heels; they are also nail shapes! To achieve this shape,
file the nail to a sharp end, much more extreme than the almond shape. There’s also
stiletto’s younger sister – the square stiletto shape, which means that instead of a
super sharp tip, you’ll end with a square tip.
Square Nails
This shape is straight with sharp square corners. No flaring, no narrowing –
just a straight shape. These are popular short, but also can be worn long.
Oval Nails
This shape is filed from the sides and the tips, creating a lovely oval shape.
This is the go-to shape to make fingers look slimmer.
How to decide on what nail shape suits me most?
The first step is to look at the nail shape you naturally have and your fingers.
If your fingers are delicate and slim, rounder shapes will work better. If your fingers
are on the wider side, overly rounded shapes such as almond or a sharp stiletto may
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not look as natural, but a squared oval shape or squoval may take your manicure to
the next level!
The best nail shape for your fingers: a handy guide to hands
What’s your hand type?
The proportion of your palm and the length of your fingers all come into play when
finding the most flattering nail shape for your hands. Now, let’s take a closer look
to see what great hands you have:
Hi-Five hands: long palm, short fingers
Best nail shape: Oval. This shape will help make your fingers appear longer and
more slender to balance out the length of your palm. File the sides of your nails
straight and gently taper the free edge into a semicircle.
Grounded hands: wide palm, short fingers
Best nail shape: Almond and Oval. These tapered shapes elongate shorter or wider
fingers. We recommend that you opt for rounded shapes in general, especially if
you have a wide nail bed.
Piano hands: wide palm, long fingers
Best nail shape: Coffin (or Ballerina). This edgy shape is enhanced by long fingers
and balanced by a square palm. They do require some sturdy nails and regular TLC
to avoid breakages.
Generous hands: long palm, long fingers
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Best nail shape: Square, lucky you. You can get away with wearing this blunt look
at any length. And they are one of the more practical, low-maintenance shapes to
wear to work.
How to Shape Nails Step by Step
First off, let’s start right at the very beginning. You need to wash your hands
and ensure they are clean before you file your nails. By doing this you will remove
any film or oil that could disrupt your filing, or cause jagged edges or unequal
sides. It goes without saying that you then need to ensure your hands are
competently dry; remember liquid has a dehydrating effect and can cause your
nails to break whilst you file.
File or Clipper to shape Nails?
The most traditional and effective way to shape nails is using a nail file.
This is usually the best method as the standard nail length does not warrant other
equipment. If your nails are on the longer side, you can always use a clipper to
trim your nails back. This way, you can use the clipper to snip your nails first, and
then work on the shapes with a file after-saving you a lot of time as filing alone
would take forever. But be careful not to trim off too much nail-always trim a small
bit at a time so that you can reach your desired length.
Glass File to Shape Naked Nails
Regarding the type of file that you use, they can all be effective, but we
personally use this glass file. We love a glass file because you can nail shape more
detail due to the fine small crystals. They’re incredibly hygienic and this one even
travels well. A glass file is particularly effective for shaping almond nails.
Made from crystals, a glass file is renowned for lasting much longer and
prevents the tearing of your nails like metal file has been known to cause. The
extra-fine grit of a glass nail file will also give you more control and make the
shaping far.
Once you’ve filed your nails down to your required length, your next step is to
decide what nail shape you’d like.
Deciding on your Nail Shapes
If you’re wondering what shape would look best you can always consider the
shape of your own cuticles (curved, squared, have rounded edges?)- this is a simple
way to discover what nail shape will look best.
We will now outline the most popular and traditional nail shapes and then explain
how to shape your nails:
Square Nails
Great shape for longer nails and the most likely you will see on other women.
Its functional and shouldn’t break too easily.
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To create beautiful square nails:
1. Trim your nails to your desired length (if required).
2. File each nail straight in one direction across your entire nail.
3. To complete the square file gently around the edges and tidy up and outlying
nail.
Oval Nails
Great for growing most functional and less likely to break.
For Oval Shape:
1. You will want to file your nails into the shape of an egg.
2. To do this grasp the nail file at an angle and work your way along until you
have covered the entire circumference of your nail.
Next onto our favorite nail shape and the reason behind the site, is the almond
nail, these make your fingers look slimmer.
To shape almond nails
1. Make a mark of a small circle in the middle point of your nail-you will need to
file toward that mark.
2. At an angle, file just off the center of your nail and be sure to leave a flat tip to
round out.
3. Once you’ve created an angled look by filing each side, file any rough edges to
shape the nail into the almond.
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Nail Maintenance and Treatment
Once you’ve shaped your nails, we recommend that you buffer them to make
them glow and look rather than crisp. Additionally, you can apply cuticle oil to
moisturize them and prevent them from cracking and breaking. This will keep them
healthy.
Finally, be sure to file your nails every couple of weeks to keep them at the
desired length. No more than this as you will cause damage. This is an important
tip in doing your nails most effectively.
What’s More
To learn more and deepen your understanding, do and accomplish all the
given activities.
Activity 1 Matching Type
Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Write your answer in one whole
sheet of paper.
Column A Column B
1. Generous Hands A.
2. Piano Hands B.
3. Grounded Hands C.
4. Hi-Five Hands D.
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5. Stiletto Nail E.
6. Oval Nail F.
8. Square Nail G.
9. Pointed Nail H.
7. Squoval Nail I.
10. Round Nail J.
What I Can Do
Activity 1
Direction: Answer briefly the following questions: Use separate sheet of paper to
write your answer.
1. What are the different shapes of nails?
2. Enumerate the different hand types and its description.
3. Explain how to shape nails step by step.
4. Why a glass file is recommended to shape naked nails?
5. How would you create beautiful square nails?
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Assessment
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter in one
whole sheet of paper.
1. Select the best definition of the squoval nail.
a. instead of a super sharp tip you’ll end with a square tip
b. a gradual sharp tip, it resembles a triangle with a seriously pointy tip
c. a completely straight with the ends curved instead of a squared
d. a merging of the square and an oval nail
2. What type of nail which is completely straight with the ends curved instead of
squared?
a. squoval nail b. round nail c. pointed nail d. stiletto nail
3. This shape of the nail is straight with sharp square corners, no flaring, no
narrowing just straight shape.
a. squoval nail b. square nail c. round nail d. pointed nail
4. Choose the best description of a pointed nail.
a. merging of a square and an oval nail
b. completely straight with the ends curved instead of a squared
c. gradual sharp tip, it resembles a triangle with a seriously pointy tip
d. popular short and can be worn long
5. What is your nail shape recommendation, if your fingers are delicate and slim?
a. oval nail shape c. round nail shape
b. stiletto nail shape d. square nail shape
6. Listed below are the different shapes of nails EXCEPT for
a. high-five hands b. pointed nail c. stiletto nail d. pointed nail
7. How would you describe grounded hands?
a. long palm, short fingers c. wide palm, short fingers
b. wide palm, long finger d. long palm, long fingers
8. Select the best nail shape for hi-five hands which has long palm with short
fingers.
a. square nail shape c. squoval nail shape
b. round nail shape d. oval nail shape
9. What is the first step in shaping nails?
a. use a glass file c. file the nails before trimming it
b. prepare the cuticle nipper
d. wash your hands and ensure they are clean before you file your nails
10. What is the recommended nail shape for generous hands?
a. square nail c. squoval nail
b. oval nail d. pointed nail
11. Choose the most traditional and effective way to shape nails.
a. using a nail scissor
b. using a nail clipper
c. using a nail file
d. using a surgical blade
12. If your nails are on the longer side, what will you use to trim your nails back?
a. nipper b. clipper c. surgical blade d. nail scissor
13. What is the first step in creating beautiful square nails?
a. make a mark of a small circle in the middle point of your nail
b. to complete the square file gently around the edges and tidy up and outlying
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nail
c. file each nail straight in one direction across your entire nail
d. trim your nails to your desired length
14. Once you’ve filed your nails down to your required length, what is the next
step?
a. to decide what nail shape you like
b. to apply the base coat
c. to remove the cuticle
d. to clean the fingernail by using a nail brush
15. How will you maintain and treatment of your nail shall be done?
a. file your nails every day
b. apply cuticle oil to moisturize and prevent them from cracking
c. apply colored nail polish
d. remove cuticle and apply top coat
Additional Activities
Activity I
Directions: At home, practice on how to shape nails at least three members of the
family. Take a picture of your first practice and compare to the last one
at the end of the week. Write your answer in one whole sheet of paper.
Name of Client Shapes of Nails Signature
1.
2.
3.
Post Pictures of your Practicum:
Before After
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Answer Key
15. B 15. B
14. A 14. D
13. D 13. A
12. B 12. C
11. C 11. B
10. A 10. D
10. A 10. Matrix
9. D 9. A
9. B 9. Nail Bed
8. D 8. C
8. C 8. Nail Wall
7. C 7. D
7. D 7. Nail Groove
6. A 6. C
6. E
5. C 5. A 6. Hyponychium
5. F
4. C 4. B 5. Mantle
4. G
3. B 3. C 4. Cuticle
3. H
2. B 2. D 3. Lunula
2. I
1. D 1. B 2. Nail Plate
1. J
Activity 1 1. Free Edge
Assessment What I Know In
What's More
What’s
References
• Adriano, Beatriz A., Guardian, Annabel L., K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education -Home Economics-Beauty
Care(Nail Care) Services CG Dec.,2013
• beautylish.com/a/vmjxv/best-nail-shape
• superdrug.com/blog/wellbeing/the-ultimate-guide-to-nail-shapes/
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