Manicurists and Pedicurists

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