A man is considering working in a women's beauty salon after studying cosmetology. He notes that clients come willingly for services such as makeup, tattoos, nails, and hair. He wonders about the permissibility of this work as a source of income according to religious leaders.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei and Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect them):
It is not permissible for a man to do this. The justification that a woman will engage in prohibited acts regardless of whether he assists her is not acceptable. Otherwise, it would be permissible to commit all prohibitions with those we know will engage in them anyway. Additionally, the justification some provide for their work due to urgent financial needs is also unacceptable. Allah, the Exalted, says: (And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out and provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah, He is sufficient for him).
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him): Fiqh al-Wali - Rulings on Looking (2/2)
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him): Selected Issues - Marriage - Miscellaneous Issues + Official site: 1, 2.