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63211.04 – Manicurists and pedicurists

Manicurists and pedicurists provide treatment to hands and feet to enhance their clients' physical appearance.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Manicurist
  • Pedicurist

Core competencies

  • Social Perceptiveness to establish a positive relationship with clients by noticing social cues and responding appropriately to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
  • Oral Communication: Oral Expression to explain aftercare instructions, product use and any potential side effects to clients
  • Finger Dexterity to create intricate designs on nails by precisely controlling brushes
  • Manual Dexterity to handle various tools, such as clippers, files and brushes efficiently and safely, avoiding accidental injury or mishaps
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to use cuticle knives, scissors, files, emery boards and nail polish brushes
  • Attention to Detail to ensure tools and equipment are thoroughly sanitized and nails are treated correctly to prevent infections or other health issues
  • Knowledge in Client Service to understand client service principles to personalize services according to client preferences, as well as build a client base

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Clean, shape and polish fingernails and toenails and provide related treatments.

Additional information

  • There is little or no mobility among the different occupations in this unit group without additional specialized training.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Hairstylists and barbers (63210)
  • Image, social and other personal consultants (64201)
  • Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (52119)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

63 – Occupations in sales and services

Sub-major group

632 – Occupations in services

Minor group

6321 – Hairstylists and estheticians

Unit group

63211 – Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations

Occupational profile

63211.04 – Manicurists and pedicurists

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