Manicurist Career
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A Manicurist, known as a Nail Technician in the Cosmetology industry, works in hair salons, nail salons, spas, and beauty shops. A manicurist performs these professional beauty services for clients:
- Manicures
- Pedicures
- Nail coloring
- Nail extensions
Many states require manicurist and pedicurist professional licensing. Usually, a manicurist completes an accredited, short-term training program before applying for the professional manicurist license.
The median annual earnings for a manicurist or pedicurist in 2004 were $18,500.
Manicurist Licensing Requirements
You can find cosmetology career licensing requirements for U.S. states at BeautyTech.com.
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Sources
1) Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition; Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
2) BeautyTech: Beauty Professionals Internet Networking
