How to become a Nail Technician

How to become a Nail Technician Want a new career at your fingertips? You should become a Nail Technician…  Nail Technicians help people look after and improve the general health, care and appearance of their nails.Typically, they are found working within beauty salons or nail bars. However, many Nail Technicians also work on a self-employed basis, travelling to client’s houses to perform a range of treatments.Typical duties for a Nail Technician could include:Greeting clientsCleaning and filing nailsAdministering treatments, such as manicures or pedicuresPainting and decorating nailsApplying and removing false nails, acrylics and gel coveringsRepairing any broken or damaged nailsIs it right for me?For anyone looking to become a Nail Technician, a passion for the health and beauty industry is absolutely essential.You’ll need excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to put all of your clients at ease with any treatments they choose.Objectivity will also be key. Although your opinion will also be valid, unf ortunately you cannot always guarantee good taste…Other key skills for a Nail Technician include:Excellent customer service skillsCreative flairPatienceTactA natural sense of fashionA good eye for colourCareer Progression Trainee Nail TechnicianUp to £14,000 Nail TechnicianUp to £24,000 Salon ManagerUp to £30,000What's it really like? I absolutely love being a Nail Technician. For many people, their nail appointment is something they really look forward to, and it’s a really great feeling being that ray of sunshine in people’s days. The hours can be quite long, and I often work late to accommodate people, which is a bit of pain. But I get to meet loads of new people, and do what I love. I also haven’t had to pay to get my nails done for about five years. It’s pretty much win-win. Get qualifiedThere are no specific qualifications needed to become a Nail Technician. However, there will be a good amount of on-the-job training, an industry-specific certification will cert ainly help validate your skills.