Introduction
Cosmetology comes from the Greek word “kosmētikos” which means “skilled in adornment.” In modern day use, it refers to a field of study of cosmetics and their use. While the term “cosmetics” is now used broadly to refer to makeup, it is actually anything that beautifies and improves a person’s physical characteristics and features. The cosmetology profession includes not only makeup but beautifying the hair, skin and even nails.
Based on historical accounts, scholars believed that the formal establishment of cosmetology as a profession happened in Ancient Egypt. Back then, Egyptian women members of the royal courts asked helpers to fashion their hair into different styles and smoothen their skin with different skin creams that they themselves had created.
These days, cosmetology schools have formalized the art of beautifying men, women and children by offering cosmetology degrees. These programs teach aspiring beauticians the art and science of hair care, nail care, skincare and makeup application.
A Manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the nails and hands.
Task
Each learner is expected:
--to prepare treatment area
--and clients for a manicure treatment in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements.
--They are also expected to perform a manicure.
Process
1. Remove any old nail polish.
2. Shape the nail, using a file or emery board. File each nail tip from corner to center; do not file in a see-saw motion with the emery board because doing so can cause ridges in the nail and nail splitting. By filing nails to a point...this will make nails weak. A rounded or square form is the strongest.
3. Soak the hands in warm, soapy water for a few minutes to remove dirt. This will also soften cuticles and make it easier to push cuticles back. Clean under free edge of nail with orange wood stick.
4. The cuticle is the skin that grows from the finger onto the base of the nail (nail root). Push the cuticle gently back. Leaving the cuticle intact helps to prevent infection of the nail growing tissue. NEVER cut cuticles! This can cause the nail to die if done improperly!
5. Apply a base coat. We highly recommend calcium gel. This works wonders to help nails grow faster and hardens as well. Allow to dry for a minute or two. Next apply 2 coats of favorite polish. Then finish with a shine sealer. Allow nails to fully dry for at least an hour.
6. Finally, apply a moisturizing cream or lotion to the hands and cuticles. This will help prevent splitting of the nails
Evaluation
| MANICURE | EXCEPTIONAL (20 POINTS) |
ACCOMPLISHED (15 POINTS) |
DEVELOPING (10 POINTS) |
UNSATISFACTORY (5 POINTS) |
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ORDER OF STEPS |
> manicure procedures is in the correct order with no interruptions between steps. | > manicure procedures is mostly in the correct order with little to no interruptions between steps. | > manicure procedure is somewhat in the correct order with few interruptions between steps. | > manicure procedure is not in the correct order and there are interruptions between steps. |
| PREPAREDNESS | >brings needed materials to station, correctly displayed and is always prepared and ready to work. | > almost always bring needed materials to station, correctly displayed and is mostly prepared and ready to work. | > almost always brings needed materials but may not have the correct set up; is sometimes not prepared and ready to work when needed. | > often forgets needed materials or sets up table incorrectly; is rarely prepared and ready to work when needed. |
| TIME-MANAGEMENT | > must uses time well throughout the manicure process to finish in approximately an hour. | > uses time fairly well throughout the manicure process to finish on time. | > loses focus at times during the manicure process or rushes, but finishes on time. | > needs more focus during the manicure process to finish on time. |
Conclusion
Throughout this lesson, students would have learnt a number of things ranging from
>how to prepare their work area,
>consult with a client,
>identifying tools and equipment
>and even performing a manicure.
This lesson is about taking care of the nails by doing a simple manicure and hope so that they've learn something.
Credits
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