Manicure and Pedicure are areas in Beauty Care in Home Economics Class. Acquiring skills in these areas are great assets to possess. They are not a great way to style nails, but most importantly, knowledge of these will offer great health benefits like improving blood circulation and preventing infections. Apart from being an integral part of a beauty regimen, it is also a great way of improving ones overall health, in addition, manicure and pedicure may reduce stress, since they are mini massages in their own right. They are remarkably relaxing and very effective in reducing stress levels. It can revitalize hands feet as well as well as your spirit.

            Besides the rejuvenating feeling one can get from manicure and pedicure it can also offer additional income, whether you are a student or a housewife. You can do this every Friday afternoon, Saturdays and Sundays. You may offer your services to your family first, then to other relatives and in the whole community. The manicurist may also offer information to her clients by explaining the different benefits having these services, like for example, the health of the nails is improved fungi and other infections can be reduce. New cells growth may be expected, that will leave your nails stronger and healthier. Having great looking nails add self-confidence, making stress levels to decrease.

            But a piece of advice, listen intently to what the H.E teacher is explaining and demonstrating; on the other hand, teachers must support students through practical lessons. She must always stay warm and supportive to the students. Always remember their individual differences when a lesson is being explained.

Reference:

            Ayankoha, E.U.(2009) An Approach for Improving the effectiveness of H.E.

 

By: LUCILA A. ALGOSO|TEACHER III|BATAAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL|BALANGA, BATAAN