Topic : Vietnamese salon industry

A Vietnamese American Dynasty

March 1, 2006  | Article

The Fall of Saigon brought a wave of Vietnamese immigrants to the U.S. who ultimately helped build today's booming nail industry.

The New Pedicure Boom

May 1, 2004  | Article

Pedicure services have already become a staple in the salon. Now, a new trend is pushing pedicures to the forefront of many businesses, and Asian entrepreneurs are leading the way.

Choosing Our Words Carefully

July 1, 1998  | Article

The term “discount salon” used to mean a salon whose service prices were less than 50% of the national average, but the term no longer has the same meaning.

Behind the Scenes: Christopher Truong

October 1, 1997  | Article

Christopher Truong recently became an educator for OPI Products because he says many nail technicians need help with certain skills, especially when it comes to proper product application.

Asian Influence: Building A Bridge

April 1, 1997  | Article

As competition increases, the gap between Asian salons and the rest of the industry is actually getting smaller. To keep their English-speaking clientele, Asian nail technicians are making efforts to learn the language and expand their salon services, while non-Asian salons are discovering the value of quick service and client convenience.

The Asian Influence

March 1, 1997  | Article

Asian immigrants opened up the world of professional nail care to new consumers, but they also triggered a steady decline of service prices. The long-term survival of the profession depends now on how well all nationalities can work together.

Editor's Note: It is Not an “Us/Them” Situation

March 1, 1997  | Article

The nail industry is not the place it used to be: frankly, it's harder than ever to keep a business growing and competing in today's market, not just for salons, but for manufacturers, distributors, schools, and everyone else serving the professional nail salon industry.

As I See It: Choose Our Words More Carefully

January 1, 1995  | Article