Gambia

Gambia doesn’t regulate beauty specialists, which allows anyone to explore the industry. Practitioners are expected to be skilled and equipped in beauty services, however.

Non-Regulated Beauty Services in Gambia:

 

Non-Regulated Beauty Services in Gambia

Hairstylist

High school graduates can start performing professional hair skills on clients. Gambia doesn’t have rules for licensing hairstylists, so skilled practitioners are free to earn in the beauty industry.

Barber

Barbers can complete higher education or not in the country. They are unregulated and allowed to become professionals without any certifications.

Facialist / Waxing Technician / Spray Tanning Technician / Lash Technician

Estheticians or beauty specialists are equipped with facial, waxing, spray tanning and lash skills. They typically have one license, but since Gambia has no regulations for them, anyone skilled in these services can practice.

Massage Therapist

Massage therapists are not required to follow any formal requirements. Gambia is free of regulations for massage, so practitioners can offer services without a license.

Nail Technician

Nail techs are expected to be skilled and don’t need any license in the country. They can pursue nail training, however, but it’s optional.

Makeup Artist

Makeup artists can enjoy jobs in beauty without formal qualifications. The country has no laws for them, so anyone can try a career in makeup.