Diploma Program
Manicure
Today's nail technicians are proficient in a variety of nail services including, but not limited to manicures, pedicures, nail sculpting, nail art, silk and fiberglass wraps, gel nails and hand and foot massage.
Our hands and feet can say a lot about who we are, and nail technicians spend their time grooming and beautifying these telltale parts. Not that long ago, "mani-pedi" was a term used only by the wealthiest ladies of leisure. Now many women and men enjoy regular manicures and pedicures.
Rather than being just secondary services at hair salons, manicures and pedicures are offered in specialized nail salons, larger beauty salons, and day and resort spas all over the world. The most successful nail technicians make a manicure or a pedicure into a luxurious experience for their clients.
Once they establish a steady client base, nail technicians spend their days filing, buffing, polishing and chatting.
Here are some typical nail technician job responsibilities:
- Consult with clients about the procedures they want
- Clean, smooth, massage and moisturize hands and feet
- Repair nail problems and identify signs of skin or nail disease
- File and polish nails
- Apply and repair nail extensions, artificial nails and gel nails
- Use your creativity to make decorative nail art
In order to be successful as a nail technician, you will need to be able to do the following:
- Relax your clients with easy conversation or comfortable silence
- Keep up with trends in nail technology and fashion
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health and safety
- Keep your own appearance professional and well-groomed
- Successful cosmetologists have strong customer service skills as well as outstanding technical skills
- The most successful beauty professionals also keep abreast of the latest hair, personal care and fashion trends