Suspect my nail salon has human trafficking going on

[Anonymous]

Please do report it!

[Anonymous]

Done, I urge others to do the same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Done, I urge others to do the same.

I hope you have good evidence other than "my technician is not talkative" and that you haven't ruined the business of a hard working immigrant family and all the workers who depend on their income there so that you can feel like you are a "good person".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Done, I urge others to do the same.

I hope you have good evidence other than "my technician is not talkative" and that you haven't ruined the business of a hard working immigrant family and all the workers who depend on their income there so that you can feel like you are a "good person".

They investigate, they find nothing, no problem. Why are you shaming someone for doing what's right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Done, I urge others to do the same.

I hope you have good evidence other than "my technician is not talkative" and that you haven't ruined the business of a hard working immigrant family and all the workers who depend on their income there so that you can feel like you are a "good person".

If there are no slaves being used at the nail salon, the business won't be impacted.

[Anonymous]

I go to Vwrnish Lane. The workers are treated well and seem happy. The fact that they’re not exposed to harmful chemicals likely helps.

[Anonymous]

Oh great, it's not enough that white women are calling the police on black people for merely existing, now they're moving on to Asians too.

My Vietnamese relatives own several nail salons and the women who work there are all cousins, friends of cousins, etc.

How about you stop buying your cheap clothing made by REAL slave labor in Bangladesh if you are so concerned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh yes, when I was in my 20s I went to some "lower quality" nail salons with men heading to the back where the waxing rooms were. And I can think of a couple of places in Rockville/Bethesda where there's a guy in charge not that an Asian woman in charge can't also be involved in trafficking.

Cindy’s on Rockville Pike is one that I suspect. The male owner is extremely overbearing, and the huge amount of technicians and chairs seems disproportionate with the demand. It’s like a factory. Very odd setup.

[Anonymous]

This is a good thread to also mention cleanliness and being careful not to get a nail infection. Always bring your own polish and make sure their tools and foot basin are sanitized

I’ve always thought these nail salons were oppressive and just “off” with the one male owner (pimp) in front and the quiet workers in back

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Done, I urge others to do the same.

I hope you have good evidence other than "my technician is not talkative" and that you haven't ruined the business of a hard working immigrant family and all the workers who depend on their income there so that you can feel like you are a "good person".

THIS. I go to one of the "cheaper" places, but it's also run by personable Vietnamese people and is spotlessly clean. I've never thought that trafficking might be going on there. Which isn't to say it might be happening at some places, but I would be very careful before reporting a "hunch" and ruining someone's legal business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yes, when I was in my 20s I went to some "lower quality" nail salons with men heading to the back where the waxing rooms were. And I can think of a couple of places in Rockville/Bethesda where there's a guy in charge not that an Asian woman in charge can't also be involved in trafficking.

Cindy’s on Rockville Pike is one that I suspect. The male owner is extremely overbearing, and the huge amount of technicians and chairs seems disproportionate with the demand. It’s like a factory. Very odd setup.

I go to Cindy too, and disagree. They've had the same nail techs for YEARS. It's not random people in and out. The owner and his wife are running a business, and their techs have all their licenses/certifications displayed. I've been in there plenty when it's full and there are people waiting. It's not odd at all for what it is (a big, not high end but not super cheap nail salon).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh great, it's not enough that white women are calling the police on black people for merely existing, now they're moving on to Asians too.

My Vietnamese relatives own several nail salons and the women who work there are all cousins, friends of cousins, etc.

How about you stop buying your cheap clothing made by REAL slave labor in Bangladesh if you are so concerned.

Don't bury your head in the sand, there are many slaves in the USA working out in public and in homes as domestics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's not just sex workers trafficked, it's the ladies doing your mani pedi. Most nail salons use slave labor around here.

Even the Red Door salon. The nail employees don’t talk and always keep their heads down. They seem very unhappy and stressed. It’s weird and uncomfortable . I don’t plan to go back to have my nails done there anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do you know and who would you call about it?

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/10/nyregion/at-nail-salons-in-nyc-manicurists-are-underpaid-and-unprotected.html

The industry is terribly abusive to the workers. Americans don't care because we like cheap luxuries. I only get my nails done at day spas where the workers are usually American (of any race) because then I can be certain they aren't be held captive or being trafficked. I pay much more for these pedicures ($75 instead of $35-40 at the cheap places) but for me, the peace of mind that I am not supporting a shady industry is worth it. I get fewer pedicures.

We want cheap nails, cheap lawn care, cheap cleaning services in this country and our actions show that we view the workers serving us as disposable. It's deplorable.

+1 since this article came out a few years ago, I will only go to places like Red Door. Due to the cost, this means I only have my nails done a handful of times a year for special occasions (like weddings), but it is an easy price to pay for having a clean conscience. Another good spa that I believe is paying fair & legal wages is Nusta Spa downtown on 20th Street.

Eh - Red Door had me freaked out years ago.
The hair stylists are fine. The nail salon employees seem strangely unhappy and don’t talk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's not just sex workers trafficked, it's the ladies doing your mani pedi. Most nail salons use slave labor around here.

Even the Red Door salon. The nail employees don’t talk and always keep their heads down. They seem very unhappy and stressed. It’s weird and uncomfortable . I don’t plan to go back to have my nails done there anymore.

I have seen happy nail techs who talk and seem like regular women with kids, husbands and opinions. But it's an exception.