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cosmetic manicure

🔄 Evolving ESCO reuse: cross-sector

Various elements of a manicure, such as the cutting and shaping of toe- or fingernails, removing excess callouses and cuticle around nails, and applying a protective or decorative coat of nail polish.

cosmetic manicure — various elements of a manicure, such as the cutting and shaping of toe- or fingernails, removing excess callouses and cuticle around nails, and applying a protective or decorative coat of nail polish. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 1 occupations in our catalogue, including manicurist.

Category: knowledge › hair and beauty services SCI: 50.68/100 Also known as: cosmetic manicures, aesthetic manicure, manicure techniques

Occupations that require cosmetic manicure

Showing top 1 of 1 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

manicurist · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is cosmetic manicure?

Various elements of a manicure, such as the cutting and shaping of toe- or fingernails, removing excess callouses and cuticle around nails, and applying a protective or decorative coat of nail polish.

What category of skill is cosmetic manicure?

ESCO classifies cosmetic manicure under the knowledge category, specifically in the hair and beauty services subcategory.

Is cosmetic manicure an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. Continue investing, but pair it with the AI-tool workflow that is reshaping the field so you evolve with it.

Which jobs require cosmetic manicure?

In our catalogue, 1 occupations list cosmetic manicure as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include manicurist.

How transferable is cosmetic manicure between industries?

ESCO tags cosmetic manicure as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is cosmetic manicure the same as cosmetic manicures?

Yes — cosmetic manicure is also known as cosmetic manicures, aesthetic manicure, or manicure techniques. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn cosmetic manicure?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands cosmetic manicure and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.