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O*NET-SOC 39-5092.00

Manicurists and Pedicurists

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

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.Core8748
  2. Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.Core8753
  3. Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.Core8758
  4. Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.Core8752
  5. Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles.Core20769
  6. Prepare customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.Core20770
  7. Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.Core8750
  8. Use rotary abrasive wheels to shape and smooth nails or artificial extensions.Core20771
  9. Schedule client appointments and accept payments.Core8749
  10. Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin, and massage hands.Core20772
  11. Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.Core8760
  12. Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.Core8754
  13. Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping.Core20773
  14. Extend nails using powder, solvent, and paper forms attached to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.Core20774
  15. Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.Core8763
  16. Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencils.Core8764
  17. Promote and sell nail care products.Core8761
  18. Decorate clients' nails by piercing or attaching ornaments or designs.Core8765

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 9 examples in 6 categories, 3 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Data base user interface and query software

  • Aknaf ADVANTAGE Salon Software and Spa Software
  • DaySmart Software Salon Iris

Calendar and scheduling software

  • Appointment Search
  • AppointmentQuest Online Appointment Scheduler
  • DaySmart Software Appointment-Plus

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Customer information databases

Web page creation and editing software

  • FacebookHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Assess skin or hair conditions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Scheduling Work and Activities

  • Schedule appointments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing General Physical Activities

  • Clean tools or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

  • Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Maintain client information or service records.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Administer therapeutic massages.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Selling or Influencing Others

  • Sell products or services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Promote products, services, or programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

  • Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 10
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.