Nail technician

Nail Technicians help people look after and improve the general health, care and appearance of their nails.

Typically, they are found working within beauty salons or nail bars. However, many Nail Technicians also work on a self-employed basis, traveling to clients’ houses to perform a range of treatments.

Typical duties for a Nail Technician could include:

• Greeting clients
• Cleaning and filing nails
• Administering treatments, such as manicures or pedicures
• Painting and decorating nails
• Applying and removing false nails, acrylics and gel coverings
• Repairing any broken or damaged nails

For anyone looking to become a Nail Technician, a passion for the health and beauty industry is absolutely essential.

You’ll need excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to put all of your clients at ease with any treatments they choose.

Objectivity will also be key. Although your opinion will also be valid, unfortunately, you cannot always guarantee good taste…

Other key skills for a Nail Technician include:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Creative flair
• Patience
• Tact
• A natural sense of fashion
• A good eye for color
• Eye for detail

Get Qualified

There are no specific qualifications needed to become a Nail Technician. However, there will be a good amount of on-the-job training, an industry-specific certification will certainly help validate your skills.

Nail Technicians perform nail enhancements that reflect current trends in the industry. Those looking to become a Nail Technician must be creative, have a knowledge of the products used and work safely. The ability to work well with your hands, excellent verbal communication skills.

The individual will need to do basic treatments such as manicures and pedicures, and repair and remove false nails. They also look for any signs of skin and nail problems before they treat their client.

Salary

Trainee Nail Technician £14,000

Nail Technician £24,000

Salon Owner £30,000