# Manicurists and Pedicurists > Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails. - Code: 39-5092.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 39-5092) - Family: [Personal Care & Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-39), one of its 34 occupations - Tasks: 18 tasks (18 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/39-5092.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/39-5092.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Clean and sanitize tools and work environment. Core task · Task 8748 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 2. Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush. Core task · Task 8753 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 3. Maintain supply inventories and records of client services. Core task · Task 8758 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 4. Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards. Core task · Task 8752 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 5. Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles. Core task · Task 20769 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 6. Prepare customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks. Core task · Task 20770 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 7. Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs. Core task · Task 8750 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 8. Use rotary abrasive wheels to shape and smooth nails or artificial extensions. Core task · Task 20771 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 9. Schedule client appointments and accept payments. Core task · Task 8749 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 10. Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin, and massage hands. Core task · Task 20772 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 11. Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel. Core task · Task 8760 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 12. Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors. Core task · Task 8754 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 13. Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping. Core task · Task 20773 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2015 14. Extend nails using powder, solvent, and paper forms attached to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails. Core task · Task 20774 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 15. Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer. Core task · Task 8763 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 16. Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencils. Core task · Task 8764 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 17. Promote and sell nail care products. Core task · Task 8761 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2015 18. Decorate clients' nails by piercing or attaching ornaments or designs. 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