NATIONAL SKILL TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN, NOIDA

LESSON PLAN

Trade & Course:

Basic Cosmetology

Scope:

Lesson Plan no.:   2

Subject/Module: General

Prepared BY:  Ruchi chamoli

                       T.O. (Cos.)

TITLE:  Pedicure

OBJECTIVE/Specific Aim: At the end of this lesson trainee shall be able know

1.     Define and purpose of pedicure.

2.     Describe the types of pedicure.

3.     Determine the contra-indications, contra- actions

4.     After care, home care & do's & don'ts

Teaching Aids: Power point presentation, Laptop, related Images & Videos

PRESENTATION

Days

Points

Information

Example/ Spot Hint

Day1

Definition of pedicure and its purpose

Definition- Pedicure is a word made up of two word is Pedis + Cura in which (Pedis means feet and Cura means care). Hence caring of feet's are known as

Pedicure.

Purpose- There are various purposes of pedicure such as:-

1.     Care of feet's and toe nails.

2.     To improve blood circulation.

3.     To remove dead skin from the feet’s the toe nails.

4.     To give suppleness to the skin with the using of foot creams.

5.     To decorate the toe nails with the use of nail varnishes of different colors.

6.     To relax the feet’s and also for refreshing.

Power point Presentation

Types of Pedicure

There are variety of pedicures such as:-

1.     Plain pedicure- It is also called express pedicure in which removal of old nail polish to application of new nail polish with all necessary steps required for pedicure is included.

2.     Hydrating pedicure- It includes all the necessary steps from the express pedicure. The only difference in this type of pedicure is that filing of bottom of the foot with exfoliated scrub, application of moisturizing mask and lower leg & foot massage is included.

3.     Paraffin pedicure- It includes all the steps which involves in hydrating pedicure, only paraffin dip is included in it along with other services. Paraffin dip means a special type of white wax in which petroleum jelly is included, for curing the cracked and rough heals.

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Day 2

Contra-indications

Contra- actions

These are the symptoms, or conditions that would deem you unsuitable treatment in the interest of your personal health safety and wellbeing. The common contraindications can be seen during pedicure treatment are

as follows:-

1.     Nail infection.

2.     Skin disorder or infection affecting the feet.

3.     Broken sore skin in treatment area.

4.     Nail separation.

5.     Bruising or broken bones.

6.     Extremely weak nails.

7.     Extremely badly bitten nails.

Contra -actions are the things that can happen after a treatment, so allergic reactions such as – rashes, itching, stinging etc. The various contra- action can be seen after the pedicure treatment are as:-

1.     Erythema - Reddening of skin due to dilation of blood vessels, a reaction to external stimulus or infection- Apply cold cream.

2.     Allergic to nail Enamel- Redness around nail area, also places that have been touched. Watery eyes, itchy skin, rash. Remove enamel, apply cold compress to areas touched also on eyes. Tell the client if the condition doesn't improve within 24 Hrs. consult general physician.

3.     Allergic to oil- Rinse with water, apply cold compress and advise to consult general physician if condition doesn't ease within 24 Hrs.

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Images

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After care

1.     Leave adequate time after your treatment to allow your nails to dry before leaving the salon.

2.     Wear open toe shoes after the treatment.

3.     Massage cuticles with oil recommended by your therapist.

4.     Use acetone free nail varnish remover.

5.    Use a nail file to gently smooth any chips.

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Do's and don'ts

1.     Don't polish near a blowing fan. .

2.     Don't file your nails back and forth.

3.     Don't cut the toe nails in pointed shape.

4.     Don't apply thick layers of nail varnish.

5.     Always use acetone free nail polish remover.

6.     Do wipe nails clean with remover prior to polishing.

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Questions:

1.     What are the advantages of pedicure?

2.     Are Pedicures good for your feet?

3.     What are the different types of pedicures?