Manicurist

Code 5142.6

Manicurists provide fingernail care. They clean, cut and shape the nails, remove cuticles and apply polish. Manicurists apply artificial fingernails and other decorative items on nails. They advice on nail and hand care and sell specialised products.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • cosmetics
  • cosmetics industry
  • cosmetic manicure
  • skin types
  • cosmetic skin treatment

Skills and competences

  • advise customers on usage of cosmetics
  • apply nail polish
  • treat nails
  • shape nails
  • decorate nails
  • sterilise working environment
  • identify customer's needs
  • maintain equipment
  • maintain customer service
  • conform to cosmetics regulatory requirements
  • work ergonomically

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences