skillfactor-pipeline/skills/manicurist/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — manicurist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 39-5012.00 (Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 5142; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Order, display, and maintain supplies.
• [Core] Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
• [Core] Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
• [Core] Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
• [Core] Schedule client appointments.
• [Core] Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
• [Core] Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
• [Core] Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
• [Core] Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
• [Core] Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
• [Core] Develop new styles and techniques.
• [Core] Apply water or setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair, and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
• [Core] Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
• [Core] Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
• [Supplemental] Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
• [Supplemental] Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
• [Core] Shave, trim, and shape beards and moustaches.
• [Supplemental] Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers, and assistants.
• [Supplemental] Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
• [Supplemental] Give facials to patrons, using special compounds, such as lotions and creams.
• [Supplemental] Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
• [Supplemental] Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.

Detailed work activities

• Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
• Administer therapeutic massages.
• Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.
• Apply solutions to hair for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.
• Assess skin or hair conditions.
• Clean facilities or work areas.
• Clean tools or equipment.
• Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
• Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters.
• Groom wigs or hairpieces.
• Maintain client information or service records.
• Operate cash registers.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Promote products, services, or programs.
• Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.
• Schedule appointments.
• Sell products or services.
• Set up merchandise displays.
• Supervise service workers.
• Train service staff.
• Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.
• Trim client hair.