manicurist

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.

Alternative Labels

manicurist

finger nail technician

nail technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

cosmetics cosmetics industry skin types cosmetic manicure cosmetic skin treatment

Optional Skills and Competences

communicate with customers recommend cosmetics to customers maintain professional administration manage a small-to-medium business issue sales invoices give massages sell cosmetics monitor stock level maintain relationship with suppliers order supplies use hair removal techniques test make-up keep personal administration process payments administer appointments comply with legislation related to health care offer cosmetic beauty advice perform body piercings manufacture cosmetics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bced9b86-d4e7-42f8-bb47-acb2001b9bd0

Status

released

Occupations

manicurist

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI