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Personal Care Services

There are several City of Chicago business license types for personal care services, depending on the activity:

A City of Chicago Massage license is required for any place of business that advertises or offers massages.

Tattooing, Piercing, and Tanning

A City of Chicago business license is required to conduct tattooing or permanent makeup, pierce the skin, or maintain tanning facilities.

Salons and Barber Shops

Nail salons, hair salons, and barber shops may require a Limited Business License issued by the City of Chicago.