About 1999 House of Nails

We are a premium nail salon committed to quality and exceptional customer service, on a mission to disrupt the highly traditional nail salon market. Since opening our first location in 2022, we have grown with the recent launch of our second salon and an ambitious plan to open three more locations in Christchurch over the next three years. We're looking for a capable and motivated Senior Nail Artist to join our team of extremely talented artists.
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Tasks & responsibilities
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- Perform excellent manicure and pedicure services on clients
- Consult clients on nail care, services to book and nail art
- Build relationships and maintain high loyalty through rebooking
- Appointment booking and calendar scheduling
- Selling retail products based on clients need
- General house cleaning tasks to keep salon presentable
- Follow nail safety protocols, including instrument and equipment sanitation
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Technical requirements
- Strong nail tech fundamental skills (removal, cuticle care, shaping, gel color application)
- Excellent at basic nail art including ie. french tips, chrome, ombre, heart, stars, etc.
- Must be comfortable with e-file, airbrush.
- Bonus: experience with trendy nail art
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Our services include: regular gel (mani + pedi), builder gel (BIAB), gel X extensions.
Common nail art includes: french tips, ombre, chrome, aura, cat eyes, swirls, hearts, flowers, stars, charms, and more.

Who we're looking for

- At least 2 year of experience with demonstrated nail tech skills
- Strong sense of aesthetic & attention to details
- Fluent in English
- Proactive and can work under minimum supervision
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team

‍Why join us?

- Competitive pay plus tips (100% of tips directly go to the technicians)
- Yearly salary review based on performance     
- On-going training for advanced techniques and nail art
- Monthly team treats and quarterly social events
- Unique opportunity to work with a team of extremely capable and passionate nail artists
- Potential to expand your role as the business grows

To apply, please send your CV and 10-15 photos showcasing your best work and send to hello@houseofnails.co.nz. Craft an application tailored to this role, introducing yourself as a future colleague and letting your personality shine. Most importantly, share your finest work photos—if they impress, you’ll likely hear from us soon!