Nail Technician

Requirements: Daily duties include providing nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, hot-oil therapy, nail fills, nail repair, nail wraps and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed.

Manicure technicians examine and evaluate the condition and appearance of nails to provide advice on proper nail care. They must be familiar with diseases and disorders of the nails, as well as all safety procedures and techniques for performing nail services. They use sterilization equipment and must know how to properly sterilize and sanitize their tools. Manicurists ensure safety procedures are followed while performing manicures or pedicures.