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Manicurist

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Description

Manicurists and pedicurists usually work in a nail salon, spa, or hair salon. A manicurist cleans, shapes, and beautifies fingernails. The job involves a lot of sitting. Those who own a mobile grooming company must travel to their clients' homes

Tasks:

1. Perform initial consultation to ascertain client's wants and needs
2. To examine the colour and condition of a client's fingernails
3. To trim, fill and shape nails with scissors and emery boards
4. To apply nail polish to produce a hard, glossy finish
5. To provide hand care
6. To advise clients on proper nail care techniques
7. To recommend hand and nail care products

Key skills for manicurist:

  • Effective sales skills
  • Current knowledge of nail fashion
  • High manual dexterity
  • Endurance
  • People skills

Average salary (2014):

The United Kingdom: £6.81 per hour
The United States of America: $9.92 per hour
Australia: AU$19.09 per hour

Qualifications and training required:

License
Certificate programme for manicurists.
A high school diploma or GED is typically a prerequisite for enrolment. Programs are likely to cover the fundamentals of nail care, nail products and nail care technology. Advanced topics may include infection control and safety and an introduction to business concepts.

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