Nail Salon & Mobile Manicure
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Overview
Nail salon services provide manicures, pedicures, nail art, and nail care both in salons and mobile.
With nail services a $10B+ US industry and gel and acrylic nails popular, nail services generate revenue of $95,000-$320,000 with 60-75% margins for mobile, 45-60% for salons.
The business requires nail technician license, professional products (polishes, gels, acrylics), equipment, and salon space or mobile setup.
Services include manicures and pedicures, gel and acrylic nails, nail art and design, nail repair, and spa treatments.
Pricing typically $25-$75 for manicure, $40-$100 for pedicure.
Success factors include nail technician licensing, sanitation and safety protocols, staying current with trends, building loyal clientele, and choosing location wisely or going mobile.
Mobile nail services command premium pricing.
Marketing focuses on Instagram nail art, local community, and regular appointment retention.
With nail care routine for millions in 2025, nail services offer polished opportunities.
Required Skills
- Nail technician license
- Manicure and pedicure techniques
- Nail art and design
- Sanitation protocols
- Product knowledge
- Client retention
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Recurring appointments
- Good margins
- Creative expression
- Growing market
- Mobile option
Cons
- Licensing required
- Sanitation critical
- Repetitive work
- Salon overhead if not mobile
- Competition high
How to Get Started
- Get nail tech license
- Set up salon or mobile
- Stock quality products
- Build clientele
- Stay current with trends
- Create Instagram presence
- Focus on retention
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