Nail Technician Insurance

As a nail technician, you know what it takes to build a client base. You undertook the training, purchased all the equipment and stock, keep on top of all the trending colours and styles, and make sure you’re ready to perfect any look your clients asked for. Don’t put all your hard work at risk by failing to cover your business with nail technician insurance. Whether you’re a busy nail salon or a mobile tech, this specialist insurance will keep you safe, whatever happens.

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What is nail technician insurance?

Nail tech insurance is a collection of covers that address the unique risks this sector of the beauty industry faces. The core elements offer protection against third-party and employee claims, and you can tailor your policy to keep your equipment and stock safe.


What are the benefits insurance?

In your public-facing role, you are vulnerable to the risk of third-party claims. If you run a nail salon and a client or delivery person slips on a wet floor and injures themselves, they could make a claim. If one of your products leaks onto the expensive carpet at a client’s house during a treatment, again, you would be liable.

You work with a range of strong chemicals as a nail tech, and even with stringent procedures in place, there is still a risk of a bad reaction. Insurance policies can be tailored to offer protection against such risks, allowing you to work with confidence.


What is the difference between nail technician and nail salon insurance?

The risks faced by a self-employed nail tech are very similar to those faced by a nail bar owner. The main difference between the two is that a nail salon owner must take out employer’s liability if they hire staff, may require higher levels of cover for tools and stock, and may wish to include cover for their premises and fittings.

Insurance packages

Nail technician insurance should reflect the bespoke needs of your business. You can keep every aspect of your work covered by choosing from:

  • Public liability – to protect you against third-party claims for injury or property damage. This will cover not only your clients but also any members of the public you encounter during your work.
  • Employer’s liability—by law, if you employ staff, even part-time, you must take out a minimum of £5 million in employer’s liability cover. This cover is used should an employee claim they became ill or injured as a result of their employment with you.
  • Treatment risk cover – it’s important to note that public liability insurance for nail technicians will not cover claims for the likes of an allergic reaction to a nail treatment. You must include treatment risk cover to protect yourself against claims for bad reactions to your treatments.
  • Tool and stock cover – protect the equipment and products you use to care for and style nails. If you’re a salon owner, you can ask about covering your salon chairs, treatment tables, and other fixtures and fittings.
  • Personal accident cover- if you’re injured and unable to work, could you survive financially? Protect your finances as you recover with personal accident cover.
  • Professional indemnity—you may wish to consider this cover if you offer wedding nails or work on models for photoshoots. This will protect you should a client claim for losses because they’re unhappy with the appearance or standard of your work. It will also protect you should a client claim that nail advice you gave them led to injury or property damage.

Finding the best nail salon insurance

Whether you’re looking for nail salon insurance or nail tech insurance for your part-time job as a mobile technician, the best policy will accurately reflect the risks you face and the level of cover you realistically require.

Park Insurance has worked with small business owners like you for over thirty years. By learning all about your nail business, we’ll offer the best coverage to keep you and your business thriving.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need nail technician insurance?

If you don’t employ staff, you are not legally obligated to hold insurance. However, you will need insurance to become a member of beauty governing bodies, to work within most salons and clients will expect you to hold insurance.


How much does nail technician insurance cost?

You can receive standard cover for just a few pounds a month. Nail salons with employees will have a higher premium.


Will I be covered if I work from home?

Nail techs who work from home can benefit from nail technician insurance. Let your insurer know that you run a nail business from home, as this may affect your standard home insurance.

If you’re ready to protect your nail business, get in touch with our friendly insurance experts today to see how Park Insurance can help.

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