Self Learning Module 9 Hand and Arm Massage Techniques: Quarter 1

T. L.
E- Beauty Care
Nail Care Services 9
Quarter 1
Self Learning Module 9
Hand and Arm Massage
Techniques
Writer: Nicolasa C. Enierga
Reviewers: Evelyn B. Yarin
EXPECTATIONS
At the end of the learning period, the students should be able to:
1. acquire knowledge and skills in hand and arm massage techniques;

2. apply the acquired knowledge and skills in hand and arm massage
techniques; and
3. value the importance of acquiring knowledge and skills in hand and arm
massage techniques.
PRETEST
Directions: Read each sentence carefully and choose the letter of the
correct answer.
1. How will you give hand and arm massage to a client?

a. use only one hand b. use both hands
b. ask her to help you d. ask somebody to help you do the job
2. When giving hand and arm massage, which of the following cosmetics will you
apply?
a. lotion b. scrub c. soak d. soap
3. Which of the following part will you start to massage?
a. Arm b. fingers c. hand d. wrist
4. How will you apply enough pressure when giving hand massage?
a. By using your elbow
b. By using your palm
c. By using your hand
d. By using your thumb
5. How will you end up your massage session?
a. Massage the palm
b. Massage both elbows
c. Stretch arm in opposite directions
d. Massage each finger with a gentle squeeze
RECAP
Picture Analysis
Direction: Identify what activity is involved as shown in each picture. Write

your answer in the space provided for.
1. 2
.
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
4.
3.
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
5 ______________________________
. ______________________________
LESSON
Hand and arm massage is one of the most essential part in giving hand spa
treatment. It is an add-on to manicure service to pamper the client
Hand and arm massage can help ease muscle tension and may even reduce pain. It
can be beneficial for many clients with different health condition. Massage can be
given to the client through different techniques.
Hand and Arm Massage Techniques
1. Apply enough amount of

lotion on back of the
client’s hand and spread
it to wrist and fingers.
2. Loosen up the wrist by

moving it in a forward and
backward motion.
3. Massage the top of the

hand down to the finger tips
using your thumb to apply
more pressure.
4. Gently apply a soft

massage to the palm to relax
the hand.
5. Tap each finger one at a
time, tapering down to its
fingertip in a circular
motion.
6. Massage arm, from elbow

down to wrist. Repeat three
times.
7. Massage elbow with a

circular motion holding the
wrist upward.
8. Stretch arm in opposite
direction from elbow to
wrist. Repeat three times.
9. Lastly, pull each finger with

a gentle squeeze down to its
fingertip.
** Repeat the whole procedure

to the other hand.
ACTIVITIES
Activity 1
Directions: Match the hand and arm massage techniques in column A with
the pictures in column B by drawing the linking lines.
Column A Column B
1. Apply enough amount of lotion A.
on back of the client’s hand.
2. Spread the lotion to the client’s B.

wrist and fingers.
3. Loosen up the wrist by moving it C.

in a forward and backward
motion.
4. Massage the top of the hand D.

down to the finger tips.
5. Gently apply a soft massage to E.
the palm to relax the hand.
6. Tap each finger one at a time, F.

tapering down to its fingertip in
a circular motion.
7. Massage arm, from elbow down G.

to wrist. Repeat three times.
8. Massage elbow with a circular H.

motion holding the wrist
upward.
9. Stretch arm in opposite direction I.

from elbow to wrist. Repeat three
times.
1. Lastly, pull each finger with a J.

gentle squeeze down to the
fingertip.
Activity 2
Directions: Using the words inside the bubbles, complete the sentences below
to reveal the correct hand and arm massage techniques.
Apply enough Spread the

Gently apply
lotion
Loosen up the Lastly, pull Massage the

wrist each top
Stretch arm Tap each finger

With circular
motion From elbow
down
1. ____________________ finger with gentle squeeze down to fingertips.

2. Massage elbow _________________________ holding the wrist upward.
3. Massage arm___________________________ to wrist. Repeat three times.
4. ________________in opposite direction from elbow to wrist. Repeat three
times.
5. _____________________by moving it in a forward and backward motion.
6. ________________one at a time, tapering down to its fingertip in a circular
motion.
7. _________________ of the hand down to the finger tips.
8. ____________________________ to the client’s wrist and fingers.
9. ______________________ a soft massage to the palm to relax the hand.
10. _________________________amount of lotion on back of the client’s hand.
WRAP-UP
Hand and arm massage plays a vital role in pampering the client. This can be given
as an additional service to manicure and this is also one of the essential part in giving
hand spa treatment. Through hand and arm massage, a client can be relieved from
tension and muscle pains. It has many techniques to apply in order to achieve a
satisfying result.
As a service provider, how can you satisfy your client with hand and arm massage?
Answer: _______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
VALUING
It is said that hand and arm massage is one of the most essential part of
hand spa treatment and it is also very beneficial for many people with health
conditions.
I have learned that __________________________________________________

I realized that _______________________________________________________
POSTTEST
Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the letter of your correct
answer.
1. Which of the following is the final step in giving hand massage?

a. Massage hand, wrist and arm
b. Stretch arm in different directions
c. Pull each finger with gentle squeeze
d. Repeat the whole procedure to other hand
2. How will you start giving massage to your client?
a. loosen up wrist
b. gently massage the palm
c. apply lotion on back of the hand
d. massage top of the hand down to fingertips
3. How can you apply more pressure while giving massage service?
a. Use your elbow
b. Use your palm
c. Use your thumb
d. Use your fingertips
4. How will you give massage service?
a. With one hand
b. With two hands
c. With someone’s hands
d. With the client’s hands
5. Aside from lotion and cream, what else can you use to avoid friction burn
while giving massage service?
a. Oil
b. Scrub
c. Soak
d. Soap
KEY TO CORRECTION
6.
D 5.
A 4.
C 3.
A 2.
B 1.
Pre Test
Seat client comfortably. 5.
Ask client to remove her accessories/ jewelry and keep it in her pocket or bag. 4.
Check and analyze client’s hands condition 3.
Wash client’s hands. 2.
Sanitize client’s hands. 1.
Recap
10.I 10.Apply enough

9. J 9. Gently apply
A 5.
8. D 8. Spread the lotion
B 4.
7. H 7. Massage the top
C 3.
6. A 6. Tap each finger
C 2.
5. B 5. Loosen up the wrist
C 1.
4. G 4. Stretch arm
3. F 3. From elbow Post Test
2. E 2. In a circular motion
1. C 1. Lastly, pull each
Activity 1 Activity 2
References
LM-Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services Grade 9, p. 45-49
Helen Mc Guiness, Nov.15,2011,“Hand and Arm Massage is Part of Manicure
Treatment”, www.helenmcguinness.com
Milady’s Standard Cosmetology, “Hand and Arm Massage Techniques”,

https://milady.cengage.com/catalog/milady-standard-cosmetology-13th-edition
(accessed June 28, 2020)
Cosmoprofbeauty.com, “Hand and Arm Massage”,

http://ww1.comsoprofbeauty.com/?ts=fENsZWFuUGVwcGVybWludEJsYWNrfHw1Y
2U4NHxidWNrZXQwMjN8fHx8fHw1ZjA1ODBjMDE0MjM5fHx8MTU5NDE5NjE2MC4w
OTM3fDQ0NmZjMGE3OGE1MjA0OWRlNTBmYmQ0MzFjYWE5ZTdhMDE2ZmFlNzJ8fH
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m5SbGNtNWxkREF4WHpOd2FBPT18ODQyZDJhNmQ4Y2U4NWJiNTliYjMxODFmMG
MzMzU5ZGY3NGU5OWY5Y3wwfDF8fDB8MHwxfDB8MHxXMTA9fHwxfFcxMD0%3D
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T. L.

1. acquire knowledge and skills in hand and arm massage techniques;

1. How will you give hand and arm massage to a client?

Direction: Identify what activity is involved as shown in each picture. Write

1. Apply enough amount of

2. Loosen up the wrist by

3. Massage the top of the

4. Gently apply a soft

6. Massage arm, from elbow

7. Massage elbow with a

9. Lastly, pull each finger with

** Repeat the whole procedure

2. Spread the lotion to the client’s B.

3. Loosen up the wrist by moving it C.

4. Massage the top of the hand D.

6. Tap each finger one at a time, F.

7. Massage arm, from elbow down G.

8. Massage elbow with a circular H.

9. Stretch arm in opposite direction I.

1. Lastly, pull each finger with a J.

Apply enough Spread the

Loosen up the Lastly, pull Massage the

Stretch arm Tap each finger

1. ____________________ finger with gentle squeeze down to fingertips.

I have learned that __________________________________________________

1. Which of the following is the final step in giving hand massage?

10.I 10.Apply enough

Milady’s Standard Cosmetology, “Hand and Arm Massage Techniques”,

Cosmoprofbeauty.com, “Hand and Arm Massage”,

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