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Start a nail business

To start a nail business, get the nail technician licence your state or country requires, choose where you work, such as a rented chair or a studio, and write a service menu with times. Then show your work in a gallery and let clients book the right service for their appointment.

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At a glance

You start with
A licence where required and a kit
Time
Evenings and weekends
Where you work
A rented salon chair, a studio or a licensed home space where allowed
Who pays
Regular clients every few weeks, and people before events
Check first
Nail technician licence, hygiene rules, and insurance

How to start a nail business

  1. 1

    Get licensed

    Many places require a nail technician licence and set hygiene rules for tools.

  2. 2

    Rent a chair first

    A chair in an existing salon is a common, lower-risk start.

  3. 3

    Write a clear menu

    Gel, acrylic, removal and art, each with a time, so bookings fit your day.

  4. 4

    Show your sets

    Clients choose a nail tech by their work. Photograph every set you are proud of.

  5. 5

    Rebook at the end of each visit

    Infills and refreshes every few weeks keep your book full.

The app that runs it

Service booking with times, a nail art gallery and client notes. Fabricate builds it from the words below; change any of them first.

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Questions about starting a nail business

Do I need a licence to do nails?
In many US states and other countries, yes. Check your licensing board before you take paying clients.
Is renting a chair a good start?
Many nail techs start by renting a chair in a salon, which comes with a space, equipment and passing customers.

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