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Manicurists & Pedicurists

Also called: Nail Technician, Manicurist, Pedicurist

What they do:
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
On the job, you would:
  • Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
  • Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
  • Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.

Knowledge

Business
  • customer service
  • sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
  • English language

Skills

Basic Skills
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • talking to others
Social
  • understanding people's reactions
  • looking for ways to help people

Abilities

Hand and Finger Use
  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady
Ideas and Logic
  • make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
  • notice when problems happen

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Concern for Others
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity

Technology

Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.

Education

Education: (rated 3 of 5)
some college or
high school diploma
usually needed

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Job Outlook

Average Outlook
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Salary
$19,440
per year, on average
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