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Manicurists and Pedicurists

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Tasks
18 tasks18 core
Family
Personal Care & ServiceOne of its 34 occupations
Code
39-5092.00SOC 2018: 39-5092

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All 18 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.Core taskTask 8748Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  2. Task 2. Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.Core taskTask 8753Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  3. Task 3. Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.Core taskTask 8758Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  4. Task 4. Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.Core taskTask 8752Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  5. Task 5. Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles.Core taskTask 20769Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  6. Task 6. Prepare customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.Core taskTask 20770Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  7. Task 7. Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.Core taskTask 8750Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  8. Task 8. Use rotary abrasive wheels to shape and smooth nails or artificial extensions.Core taskTask 20771Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  9. Task 9. Schedule client appointments and accept payments.Core taskTask 8749Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  10. Task 10. Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin, and massage hands.Core taskTask 20772Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  11. Task 11. Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.Core taskTask 8760Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  12. Task 12. Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.Core taskTask 8754Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  13. Task 13. Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping.Core taskTask 20773Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015
  14. Task 14. Extend nails using powder, solvent, and paper forms attached to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.Core taskTask 20774Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  15. Task 15. Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.Core taskTask 8763Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  16. Task 16. Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencils.Core taskTask 8764Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  17. Task 17. Promote and sell nail care products.Core taskTask 8761Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015
  18. Task 18. Decorate clients' nails by piercing or attaching ornaments or designs.Core taskTask 8765Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 39-5092
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