manicurist
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A manicurist is a person who professionally cares for fingernails and hands—trimming, shaping, and polishing nails, pushing back cuticles, and applying lacquer or artificial tips.
The work typically happens in nail salons or spas: My manicurist recommended a gel polish for durability.
Licensed beauty treatment provider
- aestheticianSkincare treatment specialist
- estheticianSkincare treatment specialist
- nail technicianFingertip beautification professional
- beauticianAppearance enhancement professional
stylist · hairdresser · nail artist · groomer · coiffeur · barber · facialist · waxer
Keratin-smoothing abrasive strip
- cuticle pusherNail maintenance tool
- clippersHandheld cutting implements
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- nippersGripping or cutting implements
cuticle scissors · nail brush · acetone · cuticle oil · hand lotion · base coat · top coat · UV lamp
Decorative fingertip painting
- gel nailsUV-cured acrylic manicure
- acrylicsSynthetic quick-dry paints
- shellacResinous wood coating
- nail extensionsArtificial fingertip lengtheners
cuticle care · hand massage · nail repair · buffing · nail wraps · dip powder · overlay · fill-in
Giving something its form
- trimmingCutting away excess
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- filingStoring documents systematically
- exfoliatingRemoving dead skin cells
moisturizing · polishing · precision · dexterity · gentleness · meticulous · steady hands · detailing
Complete elimination of microbes
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
gloves · autoclave · handwashing · cross-contamination · health code · licensing · certification · ventilation
Lavish attentive care
- relaxationState of being unwound
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- tipEnd or gratuity
loyalty · customer service · ambiance · comfort · conversation · soothing · rejuvenation · satisfaction
cosmetologist
Licensed beauty treatment provider
- aestheticianSkincare treatment specialist
- estheticianSkincare treatment specialist
- nail technicianFingertip beautification professional
beautician · stylist · hairdresser · nail artist · groomer · coiffeur · barber · facialist · waxer · makeup artist
nail file
Keratin-smoothing abrasive strip
- cuticle pusherNail maintenance tool
- clippersHandheld cutting implements
- bufferProtective intermediate space
nippers · cuticle scissors · nail brush · acetone · cuticle oil · hand lotion · base coat · top coat · UV lamp · nail drill
nail art
Decorative fingertip painting
nail extensions · cuticle care · hand massage · nail repair · buffing · nail wraps · dip powder · overlay · fill-in · callus removal
shaping
Giving something its form
exfoliating · moisturizing · polishing · precision · dexterity · gentleness · meticulous · steady hands · detailing · blending
sterilization
Complete elimination of microbes
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
cleanliness · gloves · autoclave · handwashing · cross-contamination · health code · licensing · certification · ventilation · dust mask
pampering
Lavish attentive care
- relaxationState of being unwound
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- appointmentScheduled time for something
tip · loyalty · customer service · ambiance · comfort · conversation · soothing · rejuvenation · satisfaction · return visit
- beauty professionalshairdresser, hair stylist, barber, cosmetologist, colorist
- beauty servicesbeauty salon, beauty parlor, hair salon, nail salon, day spa
- personal servicesbarber, hairdresser, hair stylist, beautician, cosmetologist
- skilled handssurgeon, jeweler, watchmaker, seamstress, tailor
- service workersserver, waiter, waitress, bartender, barista
- pink-collar jobsnurse, nursing, receptionist, secretary, teaching