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
$24
Lower
$24 to $32
Most common
$43
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
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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