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How come most nail salons are owned by Vietnamese?

I love to get my nail professionally done at a salon. However, I am curious as to why most nail salons are owned and operated by Vietnamese.

Unfortunately, getting a nail technician certification is alarmingly easy in America.

It’s also a field where Asian immigrants are already established and accepted.

The transisition to our country can be really hard for vietnamese immigrants….so getting into a profession that is already established for their "people" makes the change easier.

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17 Responses to “How come most nail salons are owned by Vietnamese?”

  1. Because they are very good at nail saloning.
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  2. it is their art.
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  3. why are most gardeners hispanic?? its just the work field they go to i guess
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  4. You should try going to VietNam. ALL the nail salons are owned by AMERICANS

    Jer
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  5. are they i hadnt noticed
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  6. Maybe americans are too lazy…
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  7. Same reason the Chinese make toys….they are unsafe and not to be trusted…never go to the place where they wear a mask.
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  8. cause ther good at nails and fast americans suck at it mostley
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  9. Because they are good at what they do. It’s also A LOT cheaper than if you went to a salon owned by Americans.
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  10. cuz Asians got skills gurl
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  11. ♥Lyfe G0z 0n♥ L0ve on February 9th, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    I Guess They are good with the hand art and painting the nails. I dont know i ask myself the same question. Hm? i guess its cuz they are really good at doing nails
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  12. Vietnamese immigrants are quick to recognize a window of opportunity when they see it. Ask yourself how many nail salons actually are owned and operated by Americans?
    Maybe a nail salon is not exactly a posh or desirable job according to American standards, so immigrants fill that niche.
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  13. I just want to say Mairead (above poster) is right!
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  14. Probably because all you do is get a few classes for nails and the start up cost could be cheap, and paying their workers, I believe is mostly on commision. So tip them well!
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  15. Pure Pink Piece on February 9th, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    Unfortunately, getting a nail technician certification is alarmingly easy in America.

    It’s also a field where Asian immigrants are already established and accepted.

    The transisition to our country can be really hard for vietnamese immigrants….so getting into a profession that is already established for their "people" makes the change easier.
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  16. maybe their trying to corner the market…….
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  17. B!tchy Princess on February 9th, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    They’re really good at it because of their art and culture.
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