Nail stylist (Nagelstyliste)
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A nail stylist specializes in nail care and nail styling. In short, we can best describe the work of a nail stylist as camouflaging chapped nails and strengthening weak nails. In addition, a nail stylist may be responsible for applying and maintaining artificial nails. Artificial nails give quick results and occur in different ways nowadays. A commonly used form to lengthen or strengthen nails is the acrylic nail. Acrylic nails are made with a mixture of powder and liquid. This creates a malleable ball that is applied to the nail with a brush. The acrylic dries in a few minutes, but the complete curing takes place after twenty-four hours. As a nail stylist, it is important to be able to recognize nail problems and you will give manicures. Giving manicures does not only involve filing nails. Think, for example, of polishing nails and removing loose sheets on the nail plate. The updating of artificial nails can also be carried out by a nail stylist. A nail stylist must have knowledge of various filing techniques in order to file nails in the right way. Most nail stylists can make special creations when it comes to decorating nails. In general, a nail stylist will regularly have to deal with customers who are looking for special nail art. As a nail stylist you are not only responsible for taking care of nails, because the care of hands is also part of the work of a nail stylist. It is conceivable that a nail stylist also performs other activities that have to do with personal care. Obviously, in most cases, a nail stylist has to deal with women. This does not alter the fact that men can also go to a nail stylist for a manicure.
A nail stylist is therefore specialized in taking care of and styling nails. In addition, a nail stylist can apply artificial nails, such as acrylic nails. Because your own nails grow about a millimeter per week, it is necessary to update acrylic nails regularly. In addition to acrylic nails, there are also gel nails. Gel nails are more flexible than acrylic nails and have more shine. Gel nails only harden after application by means of UV light. Other activities of a nail stylist can be applying decorations to nails, such as glitter or stones. Because a nail stylist works within personal care, it is important that a nail stylist knows how to work hygienically. For example, properly disinfecting work materials, such as the files, is important to prevent contamination or worse. Nowadays there are various nail styling courses where new nail stylists learn all the tricks of the trade. Think of being able to recognize nail problems, using different filing techniques, giving manicures and getting to know different work materials. Anyone who wishes to follow a training to become a nail stylist would be wise to check whether the training institute is affiliated with the Nail Guild. This is a quality mark for the nail industry. For the profession of nail stylist there are no recognized courses from the usual education.
Nail styling has become increasingly popular in recent years, because well-groomed hands and nails are considered important by more and more people. What the reason is exactly for a visit to the nail stylist is personal for everyone. For example, it may be that someone bites a lot of nails, which makes the nails ugly. Another reason is that someone suffers from weak nails, which break quickly. The treatment will usually have to take place every four weeks, because your own nails continue to grow. As described earlier, a nail stylist can also be responsible for applying special artificial nails, which must be classified as design nails. These nails are then made extra special by decorations, such as glitter or special colors. The application of design nails in most cases involves manual work, which involves the necessary creativity. The nice thing about design nails is that it is easy to adapt to the season of the year or for special events, such as a wedding.
WHAT DOES A NAIL STYLIST DO:
- Application and removal of acrylic nails
- Applying and removing gel nails
- Taking care of nails and hands
- Pushing back cuticles
- Filing and painting nails
- Giving manicures
- Decorating nails
WHAT DOES A NAIL STYLIST DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A NAIL STYLIST
To be able to work as a nail stylist, you can choose from many training opportunities. There are many courses to be found for the profession of professional nail styling. In general, the professional nail styling course lasts twelve months. The course is ideal for people who work in external care, such as beauticians and hairdressers, who want to expand their services. The professional nail styling course teaches you, among other things, all the techniques needed to apply gel or acrylic applications to your clients. In addition to practice, there is also a lot of attention for the theoretical side of the profession. During the training you will learn at school, among other things, how to apply nails, how to auction nails, how to give post-treatment and everything about the area of safety. There are also sufficient training opportunities at private institutions for the profession of nail stylist. Accounting is also important as an independent nail stylist.
COMPANIES WHERE A NAIL STYLIST CAN BE EMPLOYED
A nail stylist generally works within a nail salon. In addition, a nail stylist can work for a beauty salon. A nail stylist can also work as an entrepreneur within her own nail studio. Relatively speaking, there are many nail stylists working as independent entrepreneurs. Nail stylists can work both part-time and full-time. It is possible that a nail stylist also performs other work that has to do with personal care. Consider, for example, the more luxurious hair salons that offer multiple services, such as taking care of nails.
COMPETENCES NAIL STYLIST
The most important competence of a nail stylist is that you know how to work safely and cleanly, which is then given a lot of attention during the training. Being able to advise customers is also important as a nail stylist. Because a nail stylist has a lot to do with consultancy work, communication can be regarded as an important competence. Because you will usually work as an independent entrepreneur, it is important to be commercial. As an entrepreneur, it is also important that you can network in order to be able to get enough customers. Keeping track of the latest trends can also be seen as an important competence. Generally important words are passion, knowledge, creativity, independence, planning, organizing, consulting and inspiration.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A NAIL STYLIST
The job market perspective of a nail stylist does not really apply, because most nail stylists work as entrepreneurs. In addition, it may be a supplement to other activities. The career opportunities of a nail stylist can possibly be seen in the position of salon manager. In that case, you will manage several nail stylists and make the personnel planning. Of course, starting your own nail studio can also be regarded as growing within your career. Starting your own beauty channel can also help enormously to work on brand awareness.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY NAIL STYLIST
The specific employment conditions as a nail stylist are difficult to indicate, because it will usually be an independent entrepreneur and you will therefore determine your own employment conditions. In addition, few people in paid employment work full-time as nail stylists. A nail stylist in paid employment will earn somewhere between 1700 and 2500 euros gross per month, depending on age and possible other work. As an independent nail stylist, your income can be a lot higher if you manage to get enough assignments, which will usually not be easy. Other factors can also significantly reduce your profit, such as renting a business premises. Most nail stylists typically work from home to keep costs down. It is also true that not all nail stylists are busy all week, and may only have two or three customers per week.
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