Description
Shape nails by cutting and smoothening the ends of the nails, with the use of files, scissors or emery boards.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 0 occupations
- Total: 3 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 5 (Service and sales workers)
Essential for
- PedicuristPedicurists offer cosmetic treatment and care for their clients' feet and toenails. They cut and shape toenails, give footbaths and exfoliation treatments and apply nail polish. Du…
- Podiatry assistantPodiatry assistants help the podiatrist by carrying out supportive tasks such as assisting in diagnosing and treating the disorders, diseases, and deformities of the feet, advising…
- ManicuristManicurists provide fingernail care. They clean, cut and shape the nails, remove cuticles and apply polish. Manicurists apply artificial fingernails and other decorative items on n…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026