manicurists
Polish and file
Manicurists are professionals who care for fingernails and hands, trimming, shaping, and polishing nails, often applying nail polish or artificial enhancements.
They typically work in nail salons or spas and may also perform pedicures on feet.
The term covers both those who do basic nail maintenance and skilled nail technicians who create elaborate nail art.
My manicurist recommended a treatment for my brittle nails.
Grooming establishment or gathering
- nail barManicure service establishment
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- stationFixed stopping point
- appointmentScheduled time for something
clientele · tips · licensing · sanitation · ventilation · walk-ins · booking · retail
Cosmetic toenail care
- acrylicsSynthetic quick-dry paints
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- buffingFriction-based shine work
shaping · cuticle care · hand massage · exfoliation · nail repair · nail extensions · shellac · dip powder
Smooth by rubbing
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- basecoatFoundational paint layer
- topcoatOutermost garment layer
- cuticle oilMoisturizer for nail edges
nail strengthener · acetone · remover · lacquer · varnish · hand cream · moisturizer · scrub
Hand-grooming abrasive
- clippersHandheld cutting implements
- cuticle pusherNail maintenance tool
- nippersGripping or cutting implements
- nail drillMotorized manicure shaper
buffer · UV lamp · nail brush · cuticle scissors · nail tips · sterilizer · sanitizer · finger bowls
State of being unwound
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- treatSomething pleasantly special
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
rejuvenation · soothing · comfort · destress · unwind · grooming · beautification · me-time
salon
Grooming establishment or gathering
appointment · clientele · tips · licensing · sanitation · ventilation · walk-ins · booking · retail · consultation
pedicure
Cosmetic toenail care
buffing · shaping · cuticle care · hand massage · exfoliation · nail repair · nail extensions · shellac · dip powder · nail wraps
polish
Smooth by rubbing
cuticle oil · nail strengthener · acetone · remover · lacquer · varnish · hand cream · moisturizer · scrub · nail glue
nailfile
Hand-grooming abrasive
- clippersHandheld cutting implements
- cuticle pusherNail maintenance tool
- nippersGripping or cutting implements
nail drill · buffer · UV lamp · nail brush · cuticle scissors · nail tips · sterilizer · sanitizer · finger bowls · tweezers
relaxation
State of being unwound
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- treatSomething pleasantly special
luxury · rejuvenation · soothing · comfort · destress · unwind · grooming · beautification · me-time · special occasion
- salon workershair stylists, stylists, beauticians, barbers, colorists
- pamperersdoters, coddlers, indulgers, spoilers, fussers
manicuristsnail biters
Suspenseful, closely contested events