Nail Technician

Nail Technician
Job Summary:

• Cleans, shapes, and polishes clients' fingernails and toenails.
• General Accountabilities
• Schedules client appointments and accepts payments.
• Removes previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
• Cleans customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs and files.
• Shapes and smoothes the ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.
• Applies polish onto nails with brush.
• Advises clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
• Assesses the condition of clients' hands, removes dead skin from the hands and massage them.
• Softens nail cuticles with water and oil, pushes back cuticles, using cuticle knife, and trims cuticles, using scissors or nippers.
• Brushes powder and solvent onto nails and paper forms to maintain nail appearance.
• Shapes and smooth nail edges using rotary abrasive wheel.
• Maintains supply inventories and records of client services.
• Treats nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping.
• Roughens surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
• Promotes and sells nail care products.
• Polishes nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
• Whitens underside of nails with white paste or pencils.
• Decorates clients' nails by piercing or attaching ornaments or designs.
• Cleans and sanitizes tools and work environment.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
Education: Graduation from a nail technician certification program
Experience: 1-2 years of related experience
License: Current nail technician license
Skills
Service orientation, Coordination Time, management, Active listening