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Licensed Nail Technician at The Hairport Salon

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Nail Technician Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Nail Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in nail care and artistry, providing exceptional services to our clients while ensuring a welcoming and relaxing environment. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality nail treatments, maintaining hygiene standards, and fostering positive client relationships. We offer natural nail services.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of nail services including manicures, pedicures
Maintain cleanliness
Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Collaborate with team members to create a positive work environment that encourages growth and learning.
Valid Nail Technician license as required by state regulations.
Proven experience in nail care with a strong portfolio showcasing previous work. Willing to train new graduate.
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with clients.
Strong attention to detail and creativity in nail design.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.Join our dynamic team where your skills will be valued, and you can grow your career in the beauty industry!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Compensation Package:
50% commission
Commission pay
Hourly pay
Tips

Work Location: In person

Typical mid-level pay: $35k for Manicurists and Pedicurists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$35k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$28k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $48k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and many compete as freelancers. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options, Remote-capable workers
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
28% self-employed: Traditional full-time roles may be scarcer.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+7%
10yr growth
28% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
Typical: Postsecondary nondegree award

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024