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Nail Salons
NAICS 812113 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing nail care services, such as manicures, pedicures, and nail extensions.
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For Nail Salons, clarify the services, contracts and consequences of an error. Review professional liability, chemical/indoor air quality exposure, premises liability. Confirm which professional activities and additional services the proposed coverage actually addresses.
Questions to ask
- How many nail technicians are employed, and are any classified as independent contractors or chair renters?
- What services are offered beyond basic manicures and pedicures — acrylics, gels, nail extensions, waxing, eyelash services?
- Does the salon have adequate ventilation or an air filtration system designed for chemical fume control?
- Has the business had any prior professional liability, skin reaction, or infection-related claims?
- Does the salon own its space or operate as a tenant, and what are the lease obligations for property insurance?
- Are state board licensing and sanitation requirements current for all technicians?
- Does the salon collect customer payment data electronically through a POS or booking platform?
- What is the approximate annual revenue and average number of customers served per day?
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Nail salons provide cosmetic nail care services to walk-in and appointment-based retail customers, including manicures, pedicures, acrylic and gel nail extensions, nail art, and related hand and foot treatments. Operations involve chemical products such as acrylics, primers, acetone, and UV-curing agents, and typically include a reception area, multiple nail stations, and pedicure chairs.
Questions to investigate
- How many nail technicians are employed, and are any classified as independent contractors or chair renters?
- What services are offered beyond basic manicures and pedicures — acrylics, gels, nail extensions, waxing, eyelash services?
- Does the salon have adequate ventilation or an air filtration system designed for chemical fume control?
- Has the business had any prior professional liability, skin reaction, or infection-related claims?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.