Nail Technician/Nail Artist
9 days ago
North Bergen
A Nail Technician, or Nail Artist, is a professional who provides manicure and pedicure services to clients in nail salons and other personal care settings. Their duties include applying nail polish to fingernails and toenails, applying artificial or acrylic fingernails and trimming and cleaning fingernails, toenails and cuticles. Nail Technician duties and responsibilities:
Nail Technicians are responsible for providing nail care services to customers and private clients based on their specific needs and preferences, such as polish colors, preferred nail length and nail health.
Specific Nail Technician job duties and responsibilities include:
Cleaning and shaping clients’ nails with chemicals and sanitized nail tools - Removing existing acrylic nail residue and previously applied nail polish from fingernails and toenails - Consulting with clients on nail polish color preferences, nail art preferences and desired nail length and shape - Sterilizing nail tools and equipment prior to use and after each nail painting session - Massaging clients’ feet, arms and hands Nail Technicians work in a variety of settings, and some nail salons are fast-paced, with customers coming in at a steady rate throughout each day. Good multitasking skills and quick decision-making skills are essential for Nail Technicians.Nail Technician should also possess the following skills and qualifications to perform the various duties of the position: Excellent customer service skills
Attention to detail
Past work in a salon setting and/or Nail Technician training
Strong communication skills
Friendly demeanor/ability to chat with customers when performing manicures and pedicures Nail Technician experience requirements:
Since Nail Technicians apply acrylic and gel nails and work with specialized tools and chemicals, past experience in a nail salon, hotel or as a freelance Nail Technician is usually required. Experienced Nail Technicians should also have a strong understanding of sterilization procedures for tools and equipment, and they should be familiar with advanced nail techniques such as French manicures and nail art.
