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A nail technician, also known as a manicurist or pedicurist, helps clients to improve their appearance. Their main duties include giving manicures and pedicures. Some nail technicians may also provide expanded services such as the application and removal of various types of artificial nail systems, including acrylic nails, porcelain nails, silk nails, fiberglass nails and nail art.

Pay: $12.80 Hourly + Tips + Commissions

Duties of a Nail Technician:

Nail technicians may perform the following tasks:

• Apply gel and acrylic nail enhancements and extensions

• Perform manicures and pedicures

• Use specialist tools and electrical equipment on nail enhancements

• Apply decorative and airbrushed nail art

• Maintain safe work practices and hygiene standards

• Read and interpret product information to make safe and appropriate recommendations to clients

• Conduct financial transactions

• Perform reception duties (receiving bookings and arranging appointments, for example)

• Perform routine housekeeping duties

• Maintain client records

• Provide advice about and sell nail products

• Maintain knowledge of current industry standards and practices.

Skills

• Neat personal appearance

• No allergies to products and chemicals used

• Pleasant and tactful manner

• A genuine interest in people

• Good interpersonal skills

• Excellent hand-eye coordination

• Patience

• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job

• Creative and artistic ability.

Physical Demands

Working as a nail technician can be physically demanding. Repetitive activities and sitting for long periods can cause strain, while chemicals such as those used in acrylics and polish removers may pose a health risk if not used correctly. Personal protective equipment such as gloves, aprons, dust masks and safety glasses may be worn to minimize risk. Safety considerations include the welfare of both the technician and the client.

Nail technicians have a high level of public contact.

Work Environment

• Nail technicians work in sanitary and clean environments.

• Nail technicians are required to keep their equipment and tools clean so that they can prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

• Nail technicians not only work with nails, but they also perform other duties around the salon.

  
  

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