Can I do peoples nails for money with no license?

[burdett]

I love doing gel nails and would like to start making money by doing other peoples nails (like customers not family).. I am thinking about opening a little spot in my house kind of like a salon. Are there any laws against me doing this even though I am not a certified esthetician? I would appreciate any advice Thanks!

[jung-hwa75]

It is against the law to sell services without a license, both for Sales Tax and for Cosmetology. Laws very by state in how much you need to acquire that license.

[scirwode]

There are laws against that but you can do free lance work.. like going to peoples homes and stuff, as for the salon it seems like a long shot with out a license but you should try to get one it is definitely worth it.

[egan]

Yea you could lol, i know a girl who does that and shes not in jail, think of it like a lemonade stand, can they send you to jail for that?? NO and its the same so good luck nd hve fun!!! Hope i helped!!!

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[larenzo]

It's against the law. They would throw you in jail, as it's considered a hazard to public health as you've had no formal training in sterility procedures, cleanliness and proper hygiene.
For nails you need a manicurist license. Estheticians do facials. The one who does everything, hair, skin, nails, is a cosmetologist. To get any of these licenses you have to go to beauty college.