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Nail Technician Job Description

 

Nail Technicians shape and style people’s nails, providing manicures, pedicures and other nail treatments. Also called Manicurists/Pedicurists, Nail Technicians usually work in salons and spas, though some are self-employed and work from home or travel to their customers.
 
The job market for Nail Technicians is good. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects it to grow by 10 percent through 2024, creating an additional 11,700 jobs in the United States.
 
  • Nail Technician Duties and Responsibilities
    To accomplish their primary goal of providing nail care treatments, Nail Technicians perform many tasks. We analyzed several job listings to identify these core Nail Technician duties and responsibilities.

Provide Manicures and Pedicures

  • Nail Technicians provide individualized nail services and treatments to clients, including manicures and pedicures. They remove previously applied nail polish, shape and smooth the ends of nails, clean the nails, soften, push back and trim nail cuticles, and apply polish onto nails. They may also apply artificial nails or paint designs onto nails.
  • Maintain Sanitary Workstation
  • Nail Technicians are responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. They must uphold strict standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law and established policies and procedures.
  • Build Customer Relationships
  • Nail Technicians work to ensure their guests are satisfied, so that they will become repeat customers. They work to build a relationship with customers and guide them toward other services or products they offer.
Nail Technician Skills
Successful Nail Technicians are creative and artistic, with a very strong eye for detail.  They work carefully and take pride in meeting customer expectations. They also have good interpersonal skills and can carry on a conversation with anyone. In addition to these general skills and personality traits, employers are looking for Nail Technician candidates with the following skills.
 
Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Nail Technicians with these core skills. If you want to work as a Nail Technician, focus on the following.
  • Current state manicurist or cosmetology license
    Basic computer skills
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Basic math skills with ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
    Ability to work a flexible schedule
    Up-to-date knowledge of cosmetology trends and skills
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your Nail Technician toolbox and broaden your career options.
 
Previous salon experience
Customer service, hospitality or retail sales experience
Comfortable with product recommendation
 
Nail Technician Resources
We searched the Web to find the best industry resources to help you continue exploring a career as a Nail Technician. From thought leaders to industry groups, this list is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and engage.
 
On the Web
  • Confessions of a Nail Tech – Follow along with the daily life of a professional Nail Technician.
  • NAILS Magazine – Stay current on industry news and trends.
  • Nail Splash – Get tips and hints to improve your nail skills.
  • On LinkedIn
  • Cosmetics and Beauty Network – Network with almost 10,000 cosmetic professionals, including Nail Technicians.
  • Nail Technician Books
  • The Complete Nail Technician (Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority) – Everything you need to know about professionally caring for nails.
  • Nail Technician Exam Secrets Study Guide: NT Test Review for the Nail Technician Exam –Prepare for the Nail Technician Exam with this helpful guide, including practice questions.
  • At Your Fingertips – The Nail Technician’s Companion – With tons of gorgeous photographs, this is an in-depth guide to nail procedures with good background information.
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Nail Technician Salary
  • £7.71
    Avg. Hourly Rate
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    Average additional compensation for this job:
    Bonus
    £500
    Commission
    £5.00
    A Nail Technician earns an average wage of £7.80 per hour. People in this job generally don't have more than 20 years' experience. Pay for this job does not change much by experience, with the most experienced earning only a bit more than the least.
  • £5 £7 £7 £8 £10
    MEDIAN: £7.71
    10% 25% 50% 75% 90%
    Show Annual Salary
    Hourly Data £0£10
    Hourly Rate £5.75 - £10.11 
    Hourly Tips £0.00 - £1.25 
    Overtime £9.76 
    Annual Data £0£26K
    Bonus £500 
    Commission £5.00 
    Total Pay (?) £10,691 - £26,702 
    Country: United States Currency: GBP Updated: 4 Aug 2018Individuals Reporting: 54
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  • Location:
  • Hornsey, Haringey
    Years in Field/Career:
  • United Kingdom (change)
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