Industry Demographics and Origins
The most common ethnicity among Nail Technicians is Asian, 50.3% of all Nail Technicians. There are 35.1% White ethnicity and 10.1% Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
The prevalence of Vietnamese women in the nail industry dates back to the Vietnam War when many Vietnamese immigrated to the United States. Tippi Hedren taught Vietnamese refugees the nail industry. Nationwide, 50% of nail salon owners are Vietnamese.
Economic Impact and Technician Data
The nail industry is an $8 billion business annually.
51.7% of technicians are Asian, 30.9% are White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.4% Black or African American. 97% of what men earned was earned by women in 2022. 5% of technicians are LGBT. Technicians are 83% more likely to work at private companies than public.
The average California nail technician earns around $24,980 yearly. Celebrity nail artists can make up to $100,000 a year.
Professional Requirements and Marketing
Basic training or experience with treatments is needed. Professional insurance is required to legally carry out services.
Word-of-mouth attracts nail salon customers as do discounts, coupons, and loyalty programs.