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Nail Technician
Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments, apply cosmetics and dress wigs.
Main Tasks
- discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or bod
- massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tannin
- uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hai
- cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extension
- performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapie
- recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriat
- advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimmin
- maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed
- applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up technique
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£19,240 average annual salary
The UK average salary is £28,758
35 average weekly hours
There are 37.5 hours in the average working week
83% female / 17% male
The UK workforce is 47% female and 53% male