Nail Technician: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Your fingernails grow a little bit every single day, even when you are sleeping!
Through history
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Long ago
People have cared for their nails for a very long time, using simple tools like files and little sticks to make them smooth and shiny.
Tools of the trade
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Nail Clipper
A nail clipper snips off the long part of a nail, so the nail stays short and neat.
A day in the job
- 9:00 AMThe first customer sits down at a small table. The Nail Technician smiles, says hello, and asks what color they would like today.
Words to know
- File
- A file is a soft tool that gently rubs the edge of a nail until it is smooth and even.
Quiz time
Nail Technicians only paint nails. They never shape or trim them.