manicurist
Manicurists provide fingernail care. They clean, cut and shape the nails, remove cuticles and apply polish. Manicurists apply artificial fingernails and other decorative items on nails. They advice on nail and hand care and sell specialised products.
Also called: finger nail technician, nail technician
- 16
- essential skills
- 19
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
16- advise customers on usage of cosmetics
- apply nail polish
- conform to cosmetics regulatory requirements
- cosmetic manicure
- cosmetic skin treatment
- cosmetics
- cosmetics industry
- decorate nails
- identify customer's needs
- maintain customer service
- maintain equipment
- shape nails
- skin types
- sterilise working environment
- treat nails
- work ergonomically
Optional skills
19- administer appointments
- communicate with customers
- comply with legislation related to health care
- give massages
- issue sales invoices
- keep personal administration
- maintain professional administration
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- manage a small-to-medium business
- manufacture cosmetics
- monitor stock level
- offer cosmetic beauty advice
- order supplies
- perform body piercings
- process payments
- recommend cosmetics to customers
- sell cosmetics
- test make-up
- use hair removal techniques
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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