[Core] [62% incumbents] Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
  DWAs: Clean tools or equipment.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
  DWAs: Maintain client information or service records. | Maintain supply or equipment inventories.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Prepare customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Use rotary abrasive wheels to shape and smooth nails or artificial extensions.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
  DWAs: Schedule appointments.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin, and massage hands.
  DWAs: Assess skin or hair conditions. | Administer therapeutic massages.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
  DWAs: Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Extend nails using powder, solvent, and paper forms attached to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencils.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Promote and sell nail care products.
  DWAs: Sell products or services. | Promote products, services, or programs.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Decorate clients' nails by piercing or attaching ornaments or designs.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.37 lvl:3.51) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:2.64 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:2.59 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.47 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.44 lvl:2.49) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Production and Processing (imp:2.41 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Psychology (imp:2.29 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.29 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Design (imp:2.22 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administrative (imp:2.08) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:2.05 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Chemistry (imp:2.03 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.97 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mechanical (imp:1.96 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.93 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Biology (imp:1.85 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Foreign Language (imp:1.81) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:1.81 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.75) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Law and Government (imp:1.75) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Physics (imp:1.72) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Geography (imp:1.69 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.68 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.62) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Communications and Media (imp:1.57 lvl:0.98) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.54 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.53 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.50) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Food Production (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Building and Construction (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Telecommunications (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Far Vision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:1.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Written Expression (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Number Facility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Depth Perception (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Rate Control (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Stamina (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.45 lvl:3.30) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.20 lvl:3.88) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.01 lvl:2.52) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.97 lvl:2.43) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.73 lvl:2.39) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:2.69 lvl:1.30) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.67 lvl:2.40) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Getting Information (imp:2.66 lvl:1.75) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.66 lvl:2.87) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.52 lvl:2.52) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.48 lvl:2.33) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.45) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.45) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.43) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.37 lvl:1.97) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.33) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.31) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.29) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.25 lvl:1.79) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:2.25 lvl:1.84) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.24) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.24) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.19) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.16 lvl:1.62) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.13) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.10) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:2.09 lvl:1.75) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.08 lvl:2.47) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.03) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Working with Computers (imp:2.00) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.92) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.86) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.84) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:1.78 lvl:1.33) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.78) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.76) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:1.75) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:1.74 lvl:1.04) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.71) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Processing Information (imp:1.68) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:1.40) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.22) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.06) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.88) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.71) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:1.63) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Control (imp:1.31) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cautiousness (imp:1.03) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Social Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.94) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Integrity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Humility (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.76) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.70) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:0.68) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Innovation (imp:0.67) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Adaptability (imp:0.66) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.35) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.07) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.38) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.59) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 152,770
  annual_median    : $35,760
  annual_pct10     : $28,920
  annual_pct25     : $34,010
  annual_pct75     : $41,650
  annual_pct90     : $50,140
  annual_mean      : $38,570
  hourly_median    : $17.19

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Hawaii ($60,790)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($22,900)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.655x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (50 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:  150,780  median: $  35,750
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    1,160  median: $  39,740
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      420  median: $  36,510
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      150  median: $  43,080
  Retail Trade                             emp:      140  median: $  30,740

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:  150,780  median: $  35,750
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    1,160  median: $  39,740
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      420  median: $  36,510
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      150  median: $  43,080
  Retail Trade                             emp:      140  median: $  30,740

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Manicure (similarity: 0.4571)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manicure
  QID: Q747493
  Extract: A manicure is a mostly cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands performed at home or in a nail salon. A manicure usually consists of filing and shaping the free edge of nails, pushing and clipping any nonliving tissue at the cuticle and removing hangnails, treatments with various liqu

  Title: Pedicure (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedicure
  QID: Q1161133
  Extract: A pedicure is a cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails, analogous to a manicure.

  Title: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (similarity: 0.3019)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Big_Beautiful_Bill_Act
  QID: Q134500668
  Extract: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) or the Big Beautiful Bill, is a U.S. federal statute passed by the 119th United States Congress containing tax and spending policies that form the core of President Donald Trump's second-term agenda. The bill was signed into law by Trump on July 4, 2025. Althou

  Title: Dolly Dots (similarity: 0.1081)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Dots
  QID: Q1235814
  Extract: Dolly Dots are a Dutch pop girl band that formed in 1979. With their style of upbeat dance and pop, they scored many hits throughout Europe. The sextet consisted of Angela Groothuizen, Angéla Kramers, Anita Heilker, Esther Oosterbeek, Patty Zomer and Ria Brieffies.

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2264)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data covering detailed work activities, abilities, and industry context, with clear occupational boundaries and established career pathways in personal care services.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T21:33:42.544016+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,710
tokens_output        : 4,449
cost_usd             : $0.046776
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with 'Manicure' and 'Pedicure' being the closest semantic matches describing the services these professionals provide rather than the occupation itself.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Manicurists and pedicurists provide nail care services by cleaning, shaping, and decorating customers' fingernails and toenails. They operate in salons, spas, and other personal care establishments, combining technical skills in nail treatments with customer service expertise. These professionals maintain sanitary work environments while delivering cosmetic nail enhancement services.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A manicurist begins by sanitizing tools and preparing the workstation for clients. They soak customers' hands or feet in soapy water, then use files and cuticle tools to shape nails and push back cuticles. After removing old polish with acetone, they apply base coat, colored polish, and topcoat with precise brush strokes. Throughout the day, they assess clients' nail conditions, provide hand massages, schedule appointments, and maintain detailed service records. Between clients, they clean equipment and restock supplies to ensure sanitary conditions.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful manicurists possess exceptional hand steadiness and finger dexterity for precise nail work, combined with near vision abilities to execute detailed designs. They excel in social situations, demonstrating strong listening skills and service orientation to understand client preferences and build relationships. Detail-oriented individuals who can maintain focus during repetitive tasks while engaging in conversation perform well. Those who enjoy creative expression through nail art and take pride in helping others feel pampered and confident tend to find fulfillment in this role.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most manicurists enter through postsecondary certificates in cosmetology or nail technology, with 49.2% holding high school diplomas and 14.8% completing specialized training programs. State licensing requirements typically include 300-1,000 hours of training covering sanitation, nail anatomy, and chemical safety. New practitioners often start as assistants in established salons to gain practical experience and build clientele before advancing to full technician status.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced manicurists can advance to salon management roles, open independent nail salons, or specialize in advanced techniques like nail extensions and intricate nail art. Some transition to related beauty services like skincare or hairstyling, leveraging their customer service skills and industry knowledge. Career progression often involves building a loyal client base, developing expertise in trending nail techniques, and potentially becoming educators or product representatives for beauty brands.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The profession employs 152,770 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $35,760 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $28,920 to $50,140 for most practitioners. Geographic variation is substantial, with Hawaii offering the highest wages at $60,790 compared to Puerto Rico's $22,900, reflecting local cost of living and demand differences. Employment concentrates heavily in other services industries (150,780 positions), with smaller segments in hospitality and entertainment sectors. The field shows resilience as personal grooming remains a consistent consumer priority across economic conditions.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Manicurists face low automation risk due to the highly tactile, interpersonal nature of their work requiring human dexterity and social skills. While some nail art equipment has become more sophisticated, the core activities of hand-on-hand nail care, customer consultation, and personalized service remain inherently human-centered. The emphasis on establishing relationships and providing therapeutic touch experiences creates natural barriers to technological displacement.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [riasec_cluster] Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (39-5012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share realistic-social RIASEC profiles and operate in personal care environments requiring similar customer service and manual dexterity skills.
    data: RIASEC R:5.63 S:3.06 overlap
    data: Customer service knowledge 3.4-3.5 importance
    data: Job Zone 2 preparation level
  [skill_overlap] Skincare Specialists (39-5094.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require direct client interaction, assessment of skin/nail conditions, and therapeutic touch techniques in spa environments.
    data: Assessing skin conditions work activity
    data: Manual dexterity 3.0 importance
    data: Working directly with public 3.5 importance
  [task_similarity] Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (39-5091.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both involve detailed cosmetic application requiring steady hands, artistic skills, and close work with brushes and color products.
    data: Finger dexterity 3.1 importance
    data: Near vision 3.5 importance
    data: Thinking creatively 2.7 importance
  [transferable_skill] Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (51-9123.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require precise brush application, color coordination, and attention to detail in applying coatings to surfaces.
    data: Arm-hand steadiness 3.1 importance
    data: Attention to detail work style
    data: Application of polish/coatings tasks
  [career_pathway] Barbers (39-5011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are personal care service providers in similar educational and licensing frameworks with overlapping customer service requirements.
    data: Job Zone 2 preparation level
    data: Personal service knowledge 3.4-3.5 importance
    data: Similar wage bands $35,760 median

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['manicurist', 'pedicurist', 'nail technician', 'nail tech', 'fingernail sculptor', 'nail artist', 'salon nail tech', 'spa nail technician']
  exclude_keywords : ['massage therapist', 'cosmetologist', 'hairstylist', 'aesthetician', 'barber']
  title_patterns   : ['*nail*tech*', '*manicur*', '*pedicur*', '*nail*artist*', '*fingernail*']
  common_variations: ['nail technician', 'nail tech', 'licensed nail technician', 'salon nail tech', 'spa nail tech', 'fingernail technician', 'nail artist', 'manicure specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'nails', 'nail', 'principles', 'services', 'treat', 'shaping', 'decorating', 'includes', 'techniques', 'control', 'hand', 'objects', 'augmenting', 'ideas', 'materials', 'activities', 'body']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01547  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01437  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
equipment                  27  0.00995  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:85%  dwas:7%  inference:7%
nails                      24  0.00884  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:42%  wikipedia:4%
nail                       19  0.00700  inference            inference:74%  onet_tasks:21%  wikipedia:5%
principles                 16  0.00590  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                   14  0.00516  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  inference:36%  dwas:14%
treat                      14  0.00516  dwas                 dwas:86%  onet_tasks:7%  onet_dimensions:7%
shaping                    14  0.00516  dwas                 dwas:86%  wikipedia:7%  inference:7%
decorating                 13  0.00479  dwas                 dwas:92%  inference:8%
includes                   12  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 12  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  inference:17%
control                    12  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                       12  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  inference:33%  wikipedia:8%
objects                    12  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
augmenting                 12  0.00442  dwas                 dwas:100%
ideas                      11  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
tools                       9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
products                    9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:22%
problems                    9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
clients                     8  0.00295  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  inference:38%  onet_dimensions:12%
hands                       8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:12%
understand                  8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
personal                    8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
service                     8  0.00295  inference            inference:62%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:12%
providing                   8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%