Level 1 Nail shapes and factors that influence treatments

• Beauty Therapy
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Level 109 Basic Manicure Treatment

 Nail shapes and factors that influence treatments

Parts of the
nail structure

Part of the nail that covers the nail bed. 

Part of the nail which grows beyond the fingertip 

Part of the nail where cells divide by mitosis.

Covered by the nail plate and contains sensory nerve endings and blood vessels.

Overlapping skin at the bottom of the nail plate

Learning objectives

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

• Identify typical nail shapes and lengths suitable for clients

• Create the main shapes and lengths selecting appropriate tools to achieve them

• Analyse the main factors that will influence the manicure treatment and state the importance of a visual study of the hands 
 

A client has a new baby and she asks for her nails to be filed and shaped - Choose the most suitable style for her

Short, round

Long, squoval

Short, oval

Long almond

Which shape of nails is your favourite
Choose one answer

Round

Square

Squoval

oval

almond

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A client's nails are weak and tear easily.
Explain how you would file and shape them?

A client has a minor cut on her finger. What can you do to ensure the client does not feel discomfort?

Recap of today's lesson:

What one thing did you learn today that you most enjoyed?