manicurist

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

cosmetic manicure skin types cosmetics industry cosmetics cosmetic skin treatment

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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

OPTIONALOptional competences

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