I'm an expert at dozing in front of the TV mind you on dull grey wet days like today a good snooze is probably the best thing

A nail technician wow that sounds mighty technical, what's the difference between a manicurist and a nail technician or do they mean the same thing?

Ah gotta love Google, Paula you'll know this already but this is for us OAP's of the pre nail technician era

What is the difference between a manicurist and a nail technician? Many people are asking this question because both professions sound great, but they don’t know if they are the same thing or not.

The Key Differences Between a Manicurist and a Nail Technician
To better understand what is required of a manicurist as opposed to a nail technician (and vice versa) it’s important that we analyze the role of each:

Nail Technician Duties
A nail technician trims, cleans, and polishes toenails and fingernails. They also can put on fake fingernails and toenails with professionalism. Consider your own fingernails. What do you do with them? Typically you will:

  • Remove old nail polish
  • Cut and trim nails
  • Shape and buff them
  • Apply a base-coat of nail polish
  • Apply 2-3 coats of color
  • Apply a top coat of nail polish


Manicurist Duties
A manicurist will do the same duties as a nail technician. A manicurist also does waxes, including bikini wax and Brazilian wax, along with removing hair from any area of the body properly and safely. They can also shape eyebrows.
Note to me, best get a nail technician as I don't fancy my bits being waxed, ouchies

Hope all goes well for you today Paula