- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
Manicurists and Pedicurists spend a lot of their time Performing for or Working Directly with the Public. They are naturally good at Speech Recognition, Finger Dexterity, Arm-Hand Steadiness, and Near Vision. Manicurists and Pedicurists are typically characterized as being Realistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing, and Chemistry and are skilled at Social Perceptiveness and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Assisting and Caring for Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Handling and Moving Objects
Selling or Influencing Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Thinking Creatively
Getting Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Coaching and Developing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Training and Teaching Others
Developing and Building Teams
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Processing Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Documenting/Recording Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Performing General Physical Activities
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Abilities
Speech Recognition
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Near Vision
Oral Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Category Flexibility
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Manual Dexterity
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Visual Color Discrimination
Control Precision
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Time Sharing
Multilimb Coordination
Far Vision
Visualization
Perceptual Speed
Auditory Attention
Selective Attention
Number Facility
Flexibility of Closure
Written Expression
Hearing Sensitivity
Depth Perception
Speed of Closure
Static Strength
Mathematical Reasoning
Wrist-Finger Speed
Trunk Strength
Memorization
Interests
Realistic
Enterprising
Social
Conventional
Artistic
Investigative
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Sales and Marketing
Chemistry
Administration and Management
Education and Training
English Language
Psychology
Clerical
Public Safety and Security
Medicine and Dentistry
Law and Government
Personnel and Human Resources
Communications and Media
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Economics and Accounting
Biology
Mechanical
Design
Production and Processing
Wages
Vermont
$34,740
North Dakota
$29,190
Iowa
$29,090
Tennessee
$28,140
Arkansas
$27,950
Massachusetts
$27,250
Utah
$26,790
Hawaii
$26,430
South Dakota
$25,410
Delaware
$25,350
Louisiana
$24,750
Illinois
$24,240
Oregon
$23,980
District of Columbia
$22,800
New Jersey
$22,560
New Hampshire
$22,500
Washington
$21,970
Virginia
$21,860
Maryland
$21,600
Arizona
$21,520
South Carolina
$21,280
Alabama
$21,150
Wisconsin
$20,890
Indiana
$20,870
Minnesota
$20,710
Rhode Island
$20,520
Kentucky
$20,460
Colorado
$19,980
Texas
$19,740
New York
$19,710
Florida
$19,700
Nebraska
$19,620
Missouri
$19,220
Ohio
$19,220
Connecticut
$18,980
California
$18,930
Kansas
$18,870
Nevada
$18,450
North Carolina
$18,350
Michigan
$18,310
Montana
$18,240
Pennsylvania
$18,040
New Mexico
$17,880
Idaho
$17,790
Oklahoma
$17,730
Georgia
$17,660
Puerto Rico
$17,080
Wyoming
$16,740
Mississippi
$16,400
Skills
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Service Orientation
Coordination
Time Management
Monitoring
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Writing
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Management of Personnel Resources
Persuasion
Instructing
Quality Control Analysis
Mathematics
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Management of Financial Resources
Troubleshooting
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Equipment Selection
Operation and Control
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Independence
Recognition
Achievement
Working Conditions
Work Styles
Dependability
Self Control
Concern for Others
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Social Orientation
Independence
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Innovation
Achievement/Effort
Initiative
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Persistence
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Contact With Others
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Freedom to Make Decisions
Telephone
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Level of Competition
Deal With External Customers
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Coordinate or Lead Others
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Degree of Automation
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Letters and Memos
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Standing
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Consequence of Error
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Standing
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Public Speaking
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
Clean customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, and emery boards.
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin from the hands and massage them.
Soften nail cuticles with water and oil, push back cuticles, using cuticle knife, and trim cuticles, using scissors or nippers.
Brush powder and solvent onto nails and paper forms to maintain nail appearance and to extend nails, then remove forms and shape and smooth nail edges using rotary abrasive wheel.
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping, or provide treatment to nail biters.
Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
Promote and sell nail care products.
Attach paper forms to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
- Importance Supplemental-
Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencil.
Decorate clients' nails by piercing them or attaching ornaments or designs.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, and emery boards.
Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin from the hands and massage them.
Clean customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
Soften nail cuticles with water and oil, push back cuticles, using cuticle knife, and trim cuticles, using scissors or nippers.
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
Promote and sell nail care products.
Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping, or provide treatment to nail biters.
Attach paper forms to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
Brush powder and solvent onto nails and paper forms to maintain nail appearance and to extend nails, then remove forms and shape and smooth nail edges using rotary abrasive wheel.
Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Decorate clients' nails by piercing them or attaching ornaments or designs.
Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencil.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
Promote and sell nail care products.
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
Attach paper forms to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin from the hands and massage them.
Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping, or provide treatment to nail biters.
Clean customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
Brush powder and solvent onto nails and paper forms to maintain nail appearance and to extend nails, then remove forms and shape and smooth nail edges using rotary abrasive wheel.
Soften nail cuticles with water and oil, push back cuticles, using cuticle knife, and trim cuticles, using scissors or nippers.
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, and emery boards.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencil.
Decorate clients' nails by piercing them or attaching ornaments or designs.
Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, and emery boards.
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
Clean customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
Soften nail cuticles with water and oil, push back cuticles, using cuticle knife, and trim cuticles, using scissors or nippers.
Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
Brush powder and solvent onto nails and paper forms to maintain nail appearance and to extend nails, then remove forms and shape and smooth nail edges using rotary abrasive wheel.
Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin from the hands and massage them.
Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping, or provide treatment to nail biters.
Promote and sell nail care products.
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
Attach paper forms to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
Decorate clients' nails by piercing them or attaching ornaments or designs.
Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencil.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Attach paper forms to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
Brush powder and solvent onto nails and paper forms to maintain nail appearance and to extend nails, then remove forms and shape and smooth nail edges using rotary abrasive wheel.
Promote and sell nail care products.
Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin from the hands and massage them.
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
Soften nail cuticles with water and oil, push back cuticles, using cuticle knife, and trim cuticles, using scissors or nippers.
Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
Clean customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping, or provide treatment to nail biters.
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, and emery boards.
Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
Decorate clients' nails by piercing them or attaching ornaments or designs.
Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencil.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping, or provide treatment to nail biters.
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin from the hands and massage them.
Soften nail cuticles with water and oil, push back cuticles, using cuticle knife, and trim cuticles, using scissors or nippers.
Clean customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
Attach paper forms to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, and emery boards.
Brush powder and solvent onto nails and paper forms to maintain nail appearance and to extend nails, then remove forms and shape and smooth nail edges using rotary abrasive wheel.
Promote and sell nail care products.
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Decorate clients' nails by piercing them or attaching ornaments or designs.
Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencil.
Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Attach paper forms to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping, or provide treatment to nail biters.
Promote and sell nail care products.
Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
Soften nail cuticles with water and oil, push back cuticles, using cuticle knife, and trim cuticles, using scissors or nippers.
Brush powder and solvent onto nails and paper forms to maintain nail appearance and to extend nails, then remove forms and shape and smooth nail edges using rotary abrasive wheel.
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin from the hands and massage them.
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
Clean customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, and emery boards.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Decorate clients' nails by piercing them or attaching ornaments or designs.
Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencil.
Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Brush powder and solvent onto nails and paper forms to maintain nail appearance and to extend nails, then remove forms and shape and smooth nail edges using rotary abrasive wheel.
Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin from the hands and massage them.
Soften nail cuticles with water and oil, push back cuticles, using cuticle knife, and trim cuticles, using scissors or nippers.
Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, and emery boards.
Attach paper forms to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
Promote and sell nail care products.
Clean customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping, or provide treatment to nail biters.
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Decorate clients' nails by piercing them or attaching ornaments or designs.
Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencil.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
Attach paper forms to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping, or provide treatment to nail biters.
Brush powder and solvent onto nails and paper forms to maintain nail appearance and to extend nails, then remove forms and shape and smooth nail edges using rotary abrasive wheel.
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
Soften nail cuticles with water and oil, push back cuticles, using cuticle knife, and trim cuticles, using scissors or nippers.
Promote and sell nail care products.
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin from the hands and massage them.
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
Clean customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, and emery boards.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencil.
Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
Decorate clients' nails by piercing them or attaching ornaments or designs.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses