Nail Technician Career
This is a great time to train and be part of a dramatically changing nail industry! Clients are demanding professional Nail Techs that can provide a safe and clean service. Nail Techs can build a client base faster than ever before. Start your course now to get a license and change your life's opportunities.
Who wants a Virginia Nail Technician License?
- Anyone selling nail care in Virginia
- High School Students wanting cash
- College Students wanting a side trade
- Mothers wanting flexible hours
- Professionals wanting a career change
- Anyone wanting to earn extra money
- People that want to work from home
- Artists wanting a creative outlet
- Isolated people wanting to meet others
- Families, friends or couples wanting to open a salon
Most people don't know about these high paying AMAZING spa jobs!!!
Click the spas below to see their menu prices earning high hourly pay or average 40-60% commission with 15-20% added gratuity. These professional business require a license! Earn an income right away doing only mani/pedi without having to find clients and no supply cost. Some of these professional business even offer Employment Benefits like health insurance, 401K matching, paid time off etc. Worth the drive to work with absolutely AMAZING networking opportunites!!
- Homestead Resort Spa Hot Springs VA
- Boar's Head Spa Charlottesville VA
- ARIA Medi Spa Sterling VA
- Jefferson Hotel Salon Services Richmond VA
- Hilton Hotel & Aura Spa Richmond VA
- Woodhouse Spa in Gainsville & Leesburg VA
- Landsdowne Resort Leesburg VA
- Salamander Resort Middleburg VA
- Spa of Colonial Williamsburg Williamsburg VA
- The Martha Washington Inn & Spa Abingdon VA
- The Spa at Wintergreen Resort Wintergreen VA
- Founders Inn Hilton Virginia Beach VA
- The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner VA
- Keswick Hall Keswick VA
- Sea Hill Spa Cavalier Resort Virginia Beach VA
- Primeland Resort Meadows of Dan VA
- Kingsmill Resort Williamsburg VA
- Kalahari Resort Spotsylvania VA, Coming Soon!
- There are so many more all over the US and the ability to travel the world working on cruise ships
It's the license that can make Nail Techs the real money!
The Nail trade is great for adult men/women, young adults and teens 16 and over.
COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Most parents don't realize that a side trade today can help their college student avoid a job that takes most of their study time away. A nail skill can get them the income they need in a shorter time with more flexibility. A Licensed career also offers incredible networking at professional settings that could even obtain job employment for the career that they are studying in college. Great success can also come to a high school student or college student with a side trade skill to learn job skills including professional communication early. A nail trade is a fast skill that can make its education cost back quickly.
PARENTS:
Parents with a Nail Technician license can work flexible hours to be there for there children when they want to be. Parents can work at home or part time to make extra cash when they need it. An experienced Nail Tech could work only 4-5 days in a month to make over $1,000 in the comfort of their own home.
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Statistics are not broken down into high/low end positions
Not Licensed
- Class 1 misdemeanor and fines
- Potential for lawsuits by clients
- Stuck in a low end job with no growth
- Not chemical or service safety trained and can cause allergic reactions or prosecutable injuries to clients (or themselves)
- Could get or cause blood borne diseases like HIV, Hepatitis, HPV, Herpes, MRSA or TB from no training
- Insurance won't pay out if unlicensed
- immediate loss of income if caught
- Issue to make more money with less physical work later as a skilled Master artist
- potential for audit and issues with taxes
Licensed
- Expand to become a Salon Owner
- High pay at Luxury Spas in Resorts
- Insurance coverage protection
- Eligible for Pro Trade shows/Classes and certifications
- Employment with Pro Nail brands
- Future teaching or training jobs
- Grow with MNT Medical Job
- Beat the competition as a Pro or make money at nail competitions
- Access to jobs with benefits
- approved taxable income for SE with deductions to help you pay less taxes
- Sue non paying clients since you were licensed to sell nail services
- Access to professional quality nail products and discounts with a license
Class 1 Misdemeanor
Link to report unlicensed techs:
https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Report-Licensee
ComplaintAnalysis@dpor.virginia.gov
Anyone reported selling nail care services without a posted nail technician license issued from DPOR (like photo) could be prosecuted for a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
All criminal offenses in Virginia are classified as either misdemeanors or felonies. Felonies are generally more serious than misdemeanors and can be punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility. Misdemeanors can result in anywhere from no jail time up to a maximum of 12 months in jail. A conviction for a misdemeanor or felony will leave an individual with a criminal record that must be reported on job applications, other state licensing careers and will come up on background checks.
Class 1 misdemeanors are the most serious misdemeanor offenses in Virginia. Offenses that are more serious than Class 1 misdemeanors are felonies. The maximum penalties for a Class 1 Misdemeanor conviction include:
- Up to 12 months in jail,
- Fine of up to $2,500, or
- Both.
Examples of Class 1 Misdemeanors in Virginia include:
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Reckless Driving
- Petit Larceny
- Assault and Battery
- Disorderly Conduct
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