Nail Artist
ねいる・あーてぃすと
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Barbers, Hairdressers, and Beauty Service Occupations
- Minor : Nail Technicians
Summary
A beauty service job specializing in nail care and decoration, applying beautiful designs.
Description
A nail artist is a profession specializing in nail care and decoration for customers at salons or events. They handle a series of procedures from filing and cuticle treatment to shape nails, base coat, coloring and art design, to top coat. Using techniques such as gel nails and acrylic sculpture, they propose designs tailored to customer preferences and trends. Knowledge of hygiene management such as tool disinfection and sterilization, and consideration for skin safety are essential. They strive to improve customer satisfaction by leveraging customer service manners and counseling skills.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to rising beauty awareness and trend diffusion on SNS. Diversification of work styles such as dispatch services and online courses is progressing.
Personality Traits
Creative / Excellent communication skills / Interest and concern for beauty / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Event dispatch / Freelance / Personal salon operation / Salon employment
Career Path
Junior nail technician → Senior nail technician → Salon manager → Freelance nail technician → Nail school instructor
Required Skills
Art design / Filing / Gel nail application / Hygiene management / Nail care techniques / Painting techniques
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (English) / Customer service manners / SNS operation / Trend research
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required for fine art and precise application |
| Communication Skills | To accurately understand customer requests and make proposals |
| Creativity & Ideation | Design proposals tailored to individuality and trends are required |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and continuous concentrated tasks |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No advanced mathematical analysis is particularly required |
Related Qualifications
- JNA Gel Nail Proficiency Test (Beginner/Advanced)
- JNEC Nail Technician Proficiency Test (Grade 2/1)
Aliases
- Nail technician
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