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 $34
Most common
$44
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
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
- shape, file and polish customer nails
- apply nail art and decorations
- clean customer nails
- assess customer nails and nail health
- give nail care advice
- recommend suitable nail products
- book and manage appointments
- clean tools and equipment
- order and restock supplies
Practical
Enterprising
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You need
- experience in similar work
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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