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Manicurists and Pedicurists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 18 tasks, including 18 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 07/2015.

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Core · Task 8748 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.

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Core · Task 8753 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.

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Core · Task 8758 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.

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Core · Task 8752 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.

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Core · Task 20769 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles.

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Core · Task 20770 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Prepare customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.

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Core · Task 8750 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.

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Core · Task 20771 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Use rotary abrasive wheels to shape and smooth nails or artificial extensions.

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Core · Task 8749 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Schedule client appointments and accept payments.

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Core · Task 20772 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin, and massage hands.

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Core · Task 8760 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.

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Core · Task 8754 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.

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Core · Task 20773 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping.

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Core · Task 20774 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Extend nails using powder, solvent, and paper forms attached to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.

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Core · Task 8763 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.

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Core · Task 8764 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencils.

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Core · Task 8761 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Promote and sell nail care products.

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Core · Task 8765 · 07/2015 · Incumbent

Decorate clients' nails by piercing or attaching ornaments or designs.

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