A woman who reportedly earns around $80,000 a year selling her toenail clippings online has stunned social media after revealing what some customers allegedly do with the products once they receive them.

From Medical Student To Online Seller

Latiesha Jones, 24, originally studied biomedical sciences and once planned to pursue a career in medicine. However, financial struggles during university pushed her toward alternative ways of earning money online, eventually leading her into a highly unusual niche market.

How The Business Started

According to multiple interviews, Jones first realized there was demand for personal items after someone offered to purchase a pair of stockings she had already worn. From there, her business quickly expanded into selling worn clothing, bathwater, hair extensions, and other personalized items to paying customers.

A Surprisingly Profitable Side Hustle

She claims the business became profitable surprisingly fast, allowing her to clear debt and gain financial independence at a young age. Jones has also publicly said she now mentors other women interested in similar online businesses.

The Revelation That Shocked Social Media

But while many people were shocked by the amount of money involved, the strongest reactions came after Jones discussed what certain buyers allegedly do with her toenail clippings once they arrive.

According to Jones, one regular customer crushes the toenails into powder and uses them as a seasoning on food before eating them. The revelation quickly spread online, with many social media users describing the habit as “disturbing” and “unbelievable.”

Growing Concerns Around Niche Online Markets

The story has reignited conversations about the growing market for unusual personalized products online, where some buyers are willing to spend thousands of dollars on highly specific requests. Experts have previously warned that selling biological materials to strangers may carry privacy and safety concerns, though Jones has said she is largely unconcerned by those risks.

Internet Fascination Continues

While critics continue questioning the ethics and health implications surrounding these types of sales, the viral reaction highlights just how fascinated the internet remains by extreme online side hustles and the bizarre requests that often come with them.