You might hire a nail technician to:
Shape and polish customers’ fingernails and toenails
- Apply and/or remove gel manicures or acrylic nails
Clean and sterilize nail stations and equipment
Provide excellent customer service and form relationships with regular clients
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Ability to provide manicures and pedicures to clients | Educational background in cosmetology |
| Comfort working with salon equipment | Ability to assess customer desires and provide recommendations |
| In-depth knowledge of proper nail techniques | Excellent communication skills |
| Strong customer service skills | A knack for forming ongoing relationships with regular customers |
| Certification or licensure as applicable to state or country of employment | Willing to keep up to date on the latest trends and techniques |
