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“Nail Technician” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.

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Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Manicurists and Pedicurists”.

Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.
Prepare customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping.
Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
Extend nails using powder, solvent, and paper forms attached to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
Use rotary abrasive wheels to shape and smooth nails or artificial extensions.
Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencils.
Promote and sell nail care products.
Decorate clients' nails by piercing or attaching ornaments or designs.
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin, and massage hands.
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.