Opening a Nail Salon in USA

[mdnaples]

Hi All
I'm new to the Biz forum and since Salon Geek attracts professionals and newbies from all over the world, hopefully someone can help me here?

I am looking to open a Nail Salon in USA and wondered if there were any USA salon owners on here that can give me adivce on what it takes to open a nail salon in Florida?

I am a qualified Nail Tech and Hairdresser although I am not licensed in USA as a hairdresser, I did all my training and did have my own hairdressing biz in UK many years ago.
I am focusing on Nails with the likeyhood that i will do some beauty courses in USA to add to nails. So my interest is to open a nail salon in Florida.
I need to know the requirements for being a salon owner.

Do i need the following:

Public Liability Insurance - a must
Trading license ?
Nail Tech license - a must

I do NOT intend to employee staff as i am looking to rent out nail tables so that the nail techs are self employed.
I have sourced a place to rent and in the middle of the biz plan at the moment.

I'm hoping someone can tell me what is all needed.

Any advice is much appreciated

 

[deanosnana]

Hi, I'm not a salon owner but I would start with your state board of cosmetology. They should be able to answer most of your questions. HTH!

DBPR Professions - Board of Cosmetology

 

[mdnaples]

Thank you for that info. I will check it out !
I do have my Nail License for the State of Florida. I am ever hopeful that an American Nail Salon Owner can give advice on everything else i will need to pursue my Biz further. Meantime...I will have a good read

Thanks Again