Nail technician, Kaiwhakapaipai maikuku
Also known as
- Manicurist, pedicurist
- , Kaiwhakapaipai Maikuku
Nail technicians clean and shape clients fingernails and toenails. They also polish and decorate nails.
Your pay could be
$23
Lower
$26 to $34
Most common
$37
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Nail technicians
- usually work long hours, including evenings and weekends and may work shifts
- usually work in beauty salons
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be accurate
Tasks
- Clean tools or equipment.
- Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.
- Maintain client information or service records.
- Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
- Schedule appointments.
- Assess skin or hair conditions.
- Administer therapeutic massages.
- Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.
- Sell products or services.
- Promote products, services, or programmes.
You need experience to become a nail technician and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in nail or beauty salons
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Nail Technology (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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