Manicurist (noun)

1. A person who performs manicures, especially as a profession.
2. A cosmetologist who specializes in hand and nail care.

Origin:

The word manicurist comes from the french word "manucure", meaning a care of the hands and nails.

Examples:

1. She went to the salon for a pedicure and a manicure from the experienced manicurist.
2. The manicurist suggested a French manicure to complement her elegant dress.
3. The manicurist trimmed, shaped, and polished the client's nails with care.
4. The manicurist used a nourishing oil to hydrate the skin around the nails.
5. The manicurist painted her nails with a bright red color, to match her lipstick.