Karen Kilgariff

I told my mom for years that I wanted to be a manicurist, and she'd always be like, 'But what if you went to college and you got a degree?' She'd try to explain how I could actually do a thing that would make me a ton of money, or that I didn't have to just pick the business that was closest to our house.

American Writer

Alissa Quart

There are caste systems in American cities: Many are marginalized to the edges of urban centers due to real estate costs; price tags seem to lurk around human encounters; there's a cult of overwork in the middle class; workers at your local manicurist, your local fast casual restaurant, are exploited.

Carrie Preston

I have a great amount of respect for what a manicurist does - now, when I go and get my own nails done at a nail salon, I have a lot of respect for what they're doing. Especially any kind of intricate work that they're doing is... it's a real art form.

American Actress

Miranda Cosgrove

I love getting my nails done. My mom's best friend is a manicurist. When I was little, she'd do little paintings on my nails, like flowers. She comes to our house. It's the best.

I love getting my nails done. My mom's best friend is a manicurist. When I was little, she'd do little paintings on my nails, like flowers.

Annie Ilonzeh

The term is often used in the context of beauty salons and spa services.

Service Context

Though traditionally female, manicurists can be of any gender.

Gender Neutral

Highlights the practitioner's skill and expertise in hand and nail care.

Expertise Highlight

Often implied they work at a salon or spa, not independently.

Salon Employment

Used for someone who specifically works on nails as their main profession.

Specialized Service

Refers to a professional rather than an informal setting for nail care.

Manicurist