Job Description

Manicurist

Job Summary

Responsible for cleaning, filing, trimming, shaping, and applying nail polish to a client's nails. Provides consultation, takes off polish, prepares nails, and applies fresh polish.

Primary Responsibilities

• Clean, trim, and paint nails
• Use emery boards, clippers, and scissors to file, trim, and shape nails into requested shape.
• Perform initial consultation to ascertain client's wants and needs.
• Determine if infection or breakdown of skin exists.
• Soak nails in soap or solution.
• Wipe off old polish.
• Apply softening gel to cuticles.
• Push back cuticles with stick and trim if needed.
• Apply fake nails, colorful designs, or french manicures.
• Shape nails carefully and trim ragged edges.
• Apply top, bottom, and finishing coats.
• Dry nails to clients' satisfaction.
• Ensure each nail is dry and problems are fixed before client leaves salon.
• Soak all instruments and disinfect properly.
• Apply acrylic or gel nails.
• Pull off acrylic and help repair damaged nails.
• Buff and polish nails.
• Give hand massages and paraffin treatments.
• Rub lotion over hands and arms.
• Offer pedicures to clients who wish to get their toes trimmed and polished.
• Sanitize pedicure tubs and manicure station.

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