Styling Afro Hair at Home on Zenaba: Do You Need a License?

1. What the Law Says About Home Hairdressing

In France, the law distinguishes two cases:

• Classic hairdressing with treatments (shampoo, cut, coloring): requires a vocational certificate (CAP) or an authorization to practice

• Hairstyles without treatments (braids, twists, locks, updos, etc.): no diploma required

Reference: Order of March 17, 1997, relating to Afro hairdressing activities without the use of chemical products

In other words: if you do not touch the scalp or use chemical products, you can do home hairdressing without a diploma.

2. What Zenaba Requires

Zenaba is a networking platform, not a salon. It does not require a diploma, but it does verify:

• That you know how to perform the proposed hairstyles

• That your profile is serious and complete

• That you respect basic rules (punctuality, client respect, hygiene)

You must be of legal age and have self-employed (auto-entrepreneur) status to receive payments.

3. How to Practice Legally Without a Diploma

Here are the key steps to legally do home hairdressing:

1. Register as a self-employed (auto-entrepreneur) individual

   • It's free and fast on autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr

2. Declare your activity

   • Choose: "Personal care / aesthetic treatments without medical care"

   • Specify "hairdressing without treatments" if needed

3. Maintain simple accounting

   • You declare your income monthly or quarterly

   • You only pay charges if you collect payments

Good to know: you can start hairdressing as soon as your declaration is validated, without a diploma or a physical location.

No need for a vocational certificate (CAP) to do home hairdressing if you only offer services without treatments.

Zenaba allows you to practice freely, provided you are serious, competent, and well-organized. All while respecting current legislation.

It's not the diploma that makes the hairdresser; it's talent, rigor... and client satisfaction.