Excellent sense of color and dexterity. Someone who is a good communicator with plenty of topics to talk about, as he/she will be working one-on-one with customers.

This job involves healthily trimming and beautifying the fingertips and nails of customers' hands, feet, and legs. While considering the balance with makeup, clothing, and hairstyle, we create fingertips that suit the individual's personality. Nail care is the process of shaping and lengthening nails, repairing broken or damaged nails, and nail art is the process of beautifying and coloring nails.

It is difficult to master nail care and nail art techniques on one's own. The best shortcut is to go to a nail school or a beauty school to learn about beauty in general and study professionally. After that, it is common to find a job at a nail salon. Many nail salons make graduation from a nail school or beauty school a prerequisite for employment. No special qualifications are required to become a nail artist or manicurist, but passing the skills test sponsored by the Japan Manicurist Association is advantageous for employment.

Fashionable nails have become an everyday occurrence, and manicurists are needed not only at specialized nail salons, but also at esthetic salons, bridal salons, beauty salons, and many other establishments. On the other hand, as goods for self-tanning at home become more readily available, professionals will be required to have more advanced skills and sense of style. There is also the option of working in Europe and the United States, where nail art is more familiar than in Japan. In fact, many Japanese manicurists are active overseas as exclusive nail artists for famous celebrities. Although it is difficult to prepare in advance for overseas work, such as obtaining a work visa and language barriers, it is possible to earn a great deal of fame and income if one is accepted. The term "manicurist" is a Japanese word, and in English-speaking countries, manicurists are called "nail technicians" or "manicurists.

For those working at nail salons, etc., the monthly cost is about 150,000-300,000 yen for a full-fledged employee, although it varies depending on experience and ability. The price is even lower for newcomers. If you are able to get customers as nominees, you can start your own business or open your own salon.

If you work for a chain of stores, for example, your days off are often taken in shifts and on weekdays, since Saturdays and Sundays tend to have a high concentration of customers.

In addition to specialized nail salons, esthetic salons and bridal salons. Recently, an increasing number of beauty salons are hiring nail artists.

It's a chart that shows at a glance the main routes to getting a job as a nail artist/manicurist!