manicurer

Hand beauty specialist

A manicurer is a person who gives manicures—trimming, shaping, and polishing fingernails.

The term is less common than manicurist, which has largely replaced it: She worked as a manicurer at the salon for twenty years.

salon

beautician

Appearance enhancement professional

client · tipping · pampering · spa · luxury · service · booking · regulars · consultation · pricelist

techniques

filing

Storing documents systematically

exfoliating · moisturizing · massage · trimming · soaking · pushing · sculpting · extensions · handscrub

products

polish

Smooth by rubbing

gel · acrylic · acetone · remover · lotion · cream · hardener · primer · scrub · serum

tools

nailfile

Hand-grooming abrasive

scissors · tweezers · handrest · sanitizer · towels · curette

hygiene

sterilize

Eliminate all microorganisms

antiseptic · autoclave · disposable · gloves · handwash · hygiene · sanitation · crosscontamination · licensure

Opposites
body part specialization

manicurerpedicurist

Foot grooming specialist

podiatrist · chiropodist · reflexologist

care vs. neglect

manicurernail biter

Suspensefully close competition

vandal · saboteur

Phrases
Family

manicure, manicured, manicures, manicurist, manicuring, unmanicured

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G