manicurist job

[ttt92]

Hey guys, I'm currently working on my AMCAS application. I come from a working class and my mom does nails. Since I was 16, I have been also doing this part-time (throughout high school). In college, I would do this over break (basic manicures/pedicures, nothing too spectacular). My question if I should list this -- this is tricky, since I'm not technically licensed to do nails. Other than that, I don't have any other paid work experience and I'm not sure how this will look to adcoms. I grew up working class but got a full-ride in college so working during a busy school year was something that I fortunately didn't have to do.

Thank you!

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[Ace-Co-A]

Do you have to be licensed to do that or is it one of those 'licenses' that looks good to a paying customer? Either way, I don't think it's a big deal.

 

[Pacna]

Nobody's going to ask if you were licensed to do nails. List it as a work activity and you'll be fine. Omit anything to do with licensure.

 

[TheWeeIceMan]

I can't believe that they make you get a license to do nails.

 

[Oso]

I can't believe that they make you get a license to do nails.

I believe it, I don't want just anyone doing my nails

OP, just list it on your AMCAS, I definitely wouldn't worry about it. Congrats on getting to where you are now and good luck!

 

[Pacna]

I believe it, I don't want just anyone doing my nails

OP, just list it on your AMCAS, I definitely wouldn't worry about it. Congrats on getting to where you are now and good luck!

If they break one imagine how difficult that would make catching salmon. I hear you, bro. I'm glad I finally convinced the powers that be to license ophthalmologists. A little late, but I did my civic duty.

 

[Oso]

If they break one imagine how difficult that would make catching salmon. I hear you, bro. I'm glad I finally convinced the powers that be to license ophthalmologists. A little late, but I did my civic duty.

If someone broke my nail I would literally devour them on the spot , licensed or not. But the OP seems cool, I would trust him/her

 

[Catalystik]

Nobody's going to ask if you were licensed to do nails. List it as a work activity and you'll be fine. Omit anything to do with licensure.

/\This.

 

[shenellica]

I don't know why everyone is saying this isn't a big deal. It is kind of a huge deal. I think it looks really bad that you worked for years without getting a license. Those laws are to protect the clients. Does anyone remember the whole Paula Abdul nail fungus fiasco? People have to go to school to get licensed and for you to just work without the license says a lot about your character to me.

If I were you I would list it as a work experience since you spent a lot of time doing it but I wouldn't mention that you were actually doing nails. You don't want to open up a situation where you might have to lie. Sure a lot of people here didn't even know you needed a license but anyone who gets their nails done a lot would know. If I were to interview someone who said s/he started doing nails at 16 I would be curious as how that happened. Did you go to technical school while in high school? I just think it looks really bad to knowingly break the law for several years while putting clients health in danger.

 

[Jennyfishy]

Yeahh, the lack of licensure may raise a lot of red flags if you were doing them. I would be concerned of your ethics and moral judgment in regards to other people's safety, esp. If word got out that a business let you do it (which could also get them in trouble for it). My mom does nails too and went through the licensing too, but I'm not surprised some places let you get away with not being "certified" to do so.

It's not just about painting nails, since they often have to work with chemicals, hygiene issues, people with weird skin/problems, fungal infections risks etc. acoss multiple clients (for those who seem surprised you have to be certified to provide this kind of service. Picture beauty school etc. So you can cut hair, for example...)

 

[Catalystik]

Some states allow one to qualify for certification by apprenticeship, where one works for a required number of hours under the supervision of a licensed nail technician.

 

[Planes2Doc]

I can imagine that this might be treated like working under the table without reporting your income or having a business license (which would be a non-issue with ADCOMs). But then again, the most recent posters brought up interesting points.