Occupation information for Manicurists and Pedicurists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Postsecondary certificate

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
• Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
• Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
• Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.
• Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles.
• Prepare customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
• Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
• Use rotary abrasive wheels to shape and smooth nails or artificial extensions.
• Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
• Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin, and massage hands.

Tools:

• Air brushes
• Carts
• Manicure implements
• Nail clippers
• Pedicure implements

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Customer relationship management CRM software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Office suite software
• Spreadsheet software

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