Abstract: A manicure shield including a padded base for propping up the forearms of a manicure patron. A support is secured to the padded base and extends upwardly from one of its sides. A transparent book holder is secured to the support and is spaced from the padded base at a distance sufficient to allow the hands of the patron to be positioned between the padded base and the transparent book holder. A transparent panel is hingedly connected to the top of the transparent book holder to shield the faces of the patron and manicurist from debris ejected from the patron's fingernails and from airborne germs.