Manicurist
マニキュアし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Barbers, Hairdressers, and Beauty Service Occupations
- Minor : Nail Technicians
Summary
A technician who applies manicure and decorations to fingernails, maintaining beauty and hygiene.
Description
Manicurists shape the length and form of nails, perform cuticle treatment and filing, then apply manicure or gel nails, and add various designs and decorations. They thoroughly manage nail health care and hygiene, listen to customer needs through customer service, and propose optimal designs. In addition to salon work, various work styles are possible, such as home salons or visiting services.
Future Outlook
With rising beauty awareness and an aging society, demand for hand care is expanding. The spread of new technologies like gel nails requires expertise, and stable demand is expected going forward.
Personality Traits
Able to pay attention to details / Creative / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Likes communication / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Dispatched / Freelance / Personal salon operation / Salon employment / Visiting service
Career Path
Junior nail technician → Senior nail technician → Nail salon chief → Salon manager → Freelance nail technician → Nail school instructor
Required Skills
Cuticle treatment / Hygiene management / Nail art techniques / Nail coloring / Toenail shaping
Recommended Skills
Basic English conversation / Color coordination / Customer service skills / Gel nail application / Nail art techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in decorating small nails is important. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately understand customer requests and make proposals. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because diverse design proposals and creativity are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and continuous fine work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Almost no numerical analysis is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no numerical analysis is required. |
Related Qualifications
- JNEC Nail Technician Skill Certification Exam Grade 1
- JNEC Nail Technician Skill Certification Exam Grade 2
- Nail Salon Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Nail artist
- Nail technician
Related Jobs
- Beautician
- Esthetician
- Nail salon owner