Who is a manicurist and what does he do?

Important qualitiesSalary as of 11/03/2020

From lat. manus - hand and cura - care. By the way, in 2021, the ProfGid career guidance center developed an accurate career guidance test. He himself will tell you which professions are suitable for you, and give an opinion about your personality type and intelligence.

A manicurist is a specialist in the care of nails and skin on the hands. Deals with their hygiene and appearance.

Features of the profession

A manicurist is also called a manicurist. For those who find these two names too simple, there is a third option, the most pompous: nail technician.

True, the phrase “nail service” does not explain much, and it reeks of officialdom. The word “manicurist” emphasizes the femininity of the profession. However, recently young men have also mastered the art of manicure, and the designation “manicurist” suits them much better.

Often the word “manicure” only means nail design. This is wrong, because beauty is impossible where there is no cleanliness and grooming.

Manicure has many varieties.

The hygienic treatment of nails, which begins any manicure, can be carried out in different ways. For example, a soaked cuticle can be cut with special scissors - this is how a classic manicure is done. Or you can push it away with orange sticks - this is the so-called European manicure. The cuticle can be polished with a special device - hardware manicure. At the client's request, the manicure is supplemented with hand baths and massage.

Japanese manicure is a complex of care and design using special natural products.

French manicure is interesting because when applying varnish, the free edge of the nail is made white.

Spanish manicure differs from other types of nail designs in its rich colors.

American manicure – careful selection of nail color to lipstick color.

Nail design is not limited to different types of varnish. There are technologies that allow you to artificially increase the length of the nail. The master can extend nails using a plastic blank, acrylic, gel, biogel and decorate them. For him, nails are like a canvas for an artist.

Modern fashion allows the master to show his imagination: apply an original design to the nails, decorate the nails with rhinestones, appliqué, etc.

A creative approach is appropriate not only in nail design. Caring for weak nails also requires special measures. For example, if the nails are peeling, the master can “seal” them. This means an intensive care procedure: wax cream is applied to the nails and oil with vitamins is rubbed in. The resulting film protects and nourishes the nails for three weeks.

New technologies, techniques and products are constantly appearing in the beauty industry. And a manicurist has to constantly study, take master classes, and advanced training courses.

A manicurist deals primarily with his hands, as can be seen from the very name of the profession. However, in some salons he can also do pedicures, i.e. take care of your toenails and skin of your feet.

What a beginner manicurist should know

How to learn how to do manicure professionally? The answer is simple - sign up for specialized courses. The main thing is not to get confused in the huge stream of “author’s programs”, unique schemes and schools and focus your attention on a really worthwhile teacher who presents information in simple and accessible language (but we will talk about this in more detail a little later). Let's clarify what priority things should be considered in such training:

• large theoretical part. As a rule, it is important and necessary for beginners to understand all the intricacies of the technology for proper correction and care of natural and artificial nails. This is simply impossible without a comprehensive introductory theory with elements of biology. These lessons examine the structure of the nail plates, the causes of possible defects and ways to solve them (for example, leveling the manicure);
• availability of extensive practice. Without work experience, but even with a diploma, you will not be able to win the favor of either the employer or potential clients. It is worth proving your skills in practice, and this can only be done by honing your skills in classes at school. Choose courses that provide models for manicure - this is the only way you will reach the top in your professional field, you will be able to analyze your mistakes and avoid them in the future. If your courses do not have a practical part of elaboration, then ask your closest friends to act as this very model, and their reward will be your gratitude and a wonderful, fresh, original manicure;
• Before dealing with employment issues, you should do manicures for people you know and don’t know at least 7-10 times.

So how can you become a professional in your field and win the appreciation of your clients? ProstoNail specialists have collected several important nuances that a novice maestro should familiarize himself with:

• you must have an understanding of skin types and the criteria for their distinction, and also understand in detail how the nail plate is structured and what elements it consists of;
• techniques for modeling natural and artificial nails is another important issue that requires consideration, careful study and, of course, elaboration;
• Possession of advanced communication skills to establish contact and receive feedback even with the most reticent clients;
• a true manicurist uses his knowledge and skills at the right moment, depending on the type of client in front of him and what kind of hands he has. His manicure kung fu contains techniques from classical, European, hardware and even spa manicure. He is also fluent in nail extension techniques;
• track manicure trends, pay attention to seasonality and use themed designs for the occasion. Thus, advanced training in New Year's decor will be a profitable investment before the Christmas holidays, while in the summer you can learn the intricacies of a wedding manicure;
• It is important to beautifully and competently arrange your workplace. Let important little things, such as a pusher or nail files, always be at your fingertips, and let the workspace itself not be cluttered. This will create a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere for the client and once again convince him of your professionalism;
• constantly improve. Don’t think that the standard “trio”: manicure-removal-gel coating is enough to be competitive. Learn about new techniques and technologies, purchase various varnishes with a non-standard finish and, of course, do not skimp on decor if your clients love it.

Well, now you probably know what is needed for a beginning manicurist who craves a stable profit, comfortable work and demand in the field of nail service.

Knowledge and skills

The manicurist must know and comply with all sanitary and hygienic work rules; master the techniques of hygienic manicure and skin care methods; understand the properties of different care products; know the features of different varnishes and be able to apply them. You also need to know the signs of nail disease and the specifics of working with problem nails.

To apply for a job in prestigious salons, you need to know treatment methods, nail extensions, and different nail design options.

Who can become a manicure and pedicure master?

Each profession has its own requirements. To start working as a manicurist and pedicurist, you need desire, you need to want it. However, desire alone is usually not enough. The personality traits that a future successful master possesses can be defined as follows:

• accuracy, ability to keep track of all the details: clients love neat manicures and pedicures;
• the desire to develop even at home in order to work profitably,
• learn about modern trends of 2021, delight clients with new nail designs
• the ability to listen to the interlocutor: clients like to tell the master, while he is doing manicure or extensions, the latest news, the desire to be independent, and have the right to choose what time to start the working day.

As soon as you decide to start a profitable business, you need to learn the necessary skills and abilities, techniques for working with tools, since without mastery of basic techniques and the ability to use them in nail service, the work will not be professional, and therefore profitable, competition absorbs incompetent masters.

How to become a successful professional?

There are many manicurists, but not all of them are successful and truly professional. Time, patience and maximum absorption of the information given in the courses are important. To achieve success in the service industry you need:

1. It is ideal to know the structure of the nail plate and improve this knowledge in practice.
2. Be able to select the best manicure options for clients and justify this choice.
3. Follow fashion trends in the nail industry, learn new designs, buy various add-ons for manicure (foil, pebbles, stickers, etc.). The ability to paint on nails is a plus in favor of the master. For this, additional courses are usually taken.
4. Organize your workplace conveniently and beautifully. Everything you need should be at hand and at the same time not get in your way.
5. Constantly learn, develop and improve.

Next, you can watch a video on how to become a successful manicurist:

Pros and cons of the profession

The work of a nail service master
The work is creative, it is interesting and pleasant for a person who is passionate about his work to work. But, like any profession, there are also obvious disadvantages .

1. You need to carefully monitor your health - most masters develop back diseases over the years - because you will constantly sit in one position, leaning towards the client’s hand. Here, at least five minutes of exercise during breaks between work will help you.
2. You constantly work with chemicals, breathe them, remove tools from disinfectant solutions, so many craftsmen have allergic diseases, skin diseases, and respiratory diseases.
3. You need to be prepared for the fact that your earnings will not always be stable. For example, in winter they are significantly reduced - women wear gloves.
4. Sometimes you get so tired of communicating with clients that you no longer want to talk to anyone, but you probably have a family that is waiting for your attention. Be prepared for such difficulties.

If you are still sure that you want to become a manicurist, then here is my only advice: always do the job with 100 percent effort. Be attentive and diligent - clients notice everything, and if you don’t try, but do your job carelessly, then they won’t come back to you.

Try to learn new techniques and improve your skill level. Whenever possible, take part in competitions and attend seminars. And then there will be no end to your clients. And smile! A positive attitude is essential in this job. Watch your appearance, because the proverb “A shoemaker without boots” in our profession is equal to disaster. The client is almost constantly looking at your hands, keep them in perfect order, just like your workplace. By following these rules, you will become an excellent manicurist, I have no doubt about it.

Where do manicurists train?

Every day new pedicure and manicure specialists appear, creating competition for those who have been working profitably in this field for a long time. The educational center in Chelyabinsk trains highly qualified nail service specialists who are able to perform work of any complexity - manicure, pedicure, extensions, which is very profitable for the masters.

Is it possible to learn on your own at home, using videos on the Internet or the experience of friends? It is possible, but learning the basics of the profession, turning a beginner into a professional online is almost impossible. An undertrained master will not withstand the high competition in the nail services market. And such a master will spend a very long time developing his skills, since no one will control errors in work or help correct poor-quality manicure.

Hardware pedicure - basic The course is designed for beginners and working professionals. All hardware technologies are tested in practice

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SMART drives

8000 rub.

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Manicure + gel polish We invite everyone who loves the popular gel polish coating to free training using professional safe materials.

0 rub.

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Manicurist Course on manicure and gel polish application with professional training of the most popular technique “Combined manicure”

8400 rub.

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Pedicure specialist 3rd category Basic course with the qualification “Pedicure specialist 3rd category” - the basis of nail service. You will master all modern techniques of classical, drug, hardware pedicure, learn how to work with SMART discs, and an introduction to podiatric problems will allow you to work with complex legs.

17500 rub.

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Hardware manicure “Flexible disk” An innovative method of treating nails with a soft cutter from the INKI company

6000 rub.

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Hardware manicure “PUMPING” for masters with experience working with the device.

After completing the course you will acquire additional professional skills:

— speed (manicure + removal + coating in 1 hour)

— quality of manicure “clean does not mean long”

4000 rub.

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Hardware pedicure “RESET” Course for professionals with experience working with the device.

In practice, skills of working with the “SMART” system are developed, the speed and quality of the procedure is developed

4000 rub.

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Manicurist 3rd category Basic manicure course with the qualification “Manicurist 3rd category” - the foundation of nail service

20,000 rub.

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Advantages of learning manicure at professional courses

• studying at Uchebnoye is profitable, since little time is spent on it, and the price of training is fully paid off in the first weeks of independent profitable work;
• The Training Center employs nail service experts who monitor the quality of work performed, record errors, and help work with first clients
• The Training Center provides all the necessary materials to learn how to do high-quality manicures and extensions;
• in professional courses, future specialists can be trained from scratch, so initial preparation is not required;
• The CA will definitely help you find a profitable job so that the competition does not swallow up the master in the very first days of work;
• specialists are trained individually from scratch
• The courses will tell you how to find profitable and advantageous working conditions.

You can list the advantages of studying endlessly, and to see this, you can visit the Educational City of Chelyabinsk.

The path of a beginning specialist is not at all as difficult as it might seem. Many people dream of starting a profitable business, but not everyone knows how to start.