Nail technician’s clean, shapes and polishes the fingernails and toenails. They groom cuticles and apply massages to the hands and feet. A lot of nail technicians are good in nail arts and decorating their customers nails using glitters, ornaments and stencils. Nail technicians are also called as manicurists, pedicurist and nail artists. Nail technicians work at a manicurist table and chair across their clients. Their work includes the use of finger bowls, electric heaters, wet sanitizers, alcohol, nail sticks and files, cuticle instruments, nail polish and remover, creams, oils and so on.

A standard manicure procedure involves the removal of old polish, shaping nails, softening the cuticles and trimming it, cleansing and drying the nails, apply polish and hand lotion. Nail technicians should always follow a sanitary procedure at their stations following each manicure, like sanitizing instruments, discarding used materials and so on. Usually, manicures for men are more conservative than the women. This process is also similar but most men would prefer to have their nails cleaned or buffed only. Pedicures has also become one of the popular salon service and just like the manicure, it involves the use of a low stool and an ottoman for the clients feet.

Nail technicians also provide other services like the application of artificial nails. There are a number of techniques used depending on the individual’s preferences and nail characteristic. Some of these techniques are nail wrapping, nail tipping, nail dipping and sculpturing. Nail technicians also h in repairing broken nails and do fill-ins by using an artificial nail. Nail technicians also takes good care of new or sanitized instruments to prevent the spread of diseases. Because of the rapid grown of this industry, they have been aware of how viruses and fungus can spread. A lot of states have written and passed laws with the use of instruments. Nail technicians are also at risk of exposure to contagious diseases like athlete’s foot and ringworm that is why they need to use gloves. They must also learn how to distinguish diseases that can be treated in salons or those that requires medical attention.

The average nail technician salary may range from $27,000 to $36,000 a year. The employment opportunities for these nail technicians continue to grow three times as fast as the average occupations. With these, there has been a great demand for personal care services for both men and women. Nail technicians also makes an hourly rate of $15 to $20 plus the tips and benefits.

Many states require the nail technicians to be high school graduates. If one is interested in becoming a nail technician, they should consider taking health and anatomy classes. These glasses will give them the basic knowledge in understanding skin and nail conditions. Sine a lot of nail technicians are self employed nowadays, they must take business classes that can help them become successful. They should also take communication classes that will help them hone their speaking and delaing with the public. These will prepare the students for their future work.