Suspect my nail salon has human trafficking going on

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m not Asian, I’m Caucasian. However the difference in treatment I’ve experienced since changing my last name is eye opening. If you don’t think there’s racism in the DMV you’re probably white. And frankly, the most dangerous kind comes from the idiotic white liberal families who plaster their yards with “love trumps hate” signs and then call the police because they’re “worried” about “suspicious situations”. If you don’t understand that’s an entitled white person’s dog whistle for racism, you’re part of the problem.

Way to stay on topic, moron.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Guy here who goes to a nail salon. Don't be so quick to assume the worst. As I have gotten older. am less flexible and can't reach down far enough to cut my own toenails. Nearby nail salon solves my issue 100%. Sometime they put me in a separate small room - i think because they believe ladies are more comfortable with that; sometimes right alongside the lady customers - which is fine with me.

So that's what goes on in the 'mens' back room. Thanks for splaining.

[Anonymous]

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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.

I am literally sitting at Red Door getting a pedicure. The same woman has done my manicure and pedicures since 2006. I know all about her family, husband, kids and now her new grandchildren. The other women who work there have been there for a long time, too. You are nuts.

[Anonymous]

Any thoughts about Avalon at Montgomery Mall? I was sensitive at first to the human trafficking issue but am
No longer concerned. Make owner seems friendly and the same ladies have been around for years. All Vietnamese. All habe iPhones and air pods. Seem happy. I pay $55 including tip for a pedicure.
Years ago I used to live
In NYC. I think that times article was focused on the ridiculously cheap salons on every corner in NYC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you just stop going? Or do your nails yourself?

I stopped going to nail salons entirely. But I am afraid of infection, even at the high end ones.

You can always bring your own nail polish and tools, instead of being paranoid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why don't you just stop going? Or do your nails yourself?

I stopped going to nail salons entirely. But I am afraid of infection, even at the high end ones.

You can always bring your own nail polish and tools, instead of being paranoid.

It's not enjoyable when I keep thinking of the prior customer's staph infection. My own tools won't help that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Why don't you just stop going? Or do your nails yourself?

I stopped going to nail salons entirely. But I am afraid of infection, even at the high end ones.

You can always bring your own nail polish and tools, instead of being paranoid.

It's not enjoyable when I keep thinking of the prior customer's staph infection. My own tools won't help that.

You are right to be paranoid. I've seen poor hygiene more than a couple times and different places that I will assume it is a widespread problem: they want to get you in and out quickly Bc someone is waiting for that chair/tech. Corners are cut. After getting a planters wart on my toe (that took me a long time and a few pedicures to realize what is was- they certainly never mentioned it and carried on business as usual) and over a year of painful freezing and other wacky home remedies to get rid of it- I will never go back to a strip mall place again.

[Anonymous]

I try going in the mornings, preferably be the first client.
Better chance of them not reusing the instruments.

[Anonymous]

I’m shocked you are reporting them with zero evidence. I think that’s horrible.

[Anonymous]

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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.

I am literally sitting at Red Door getting a pedicure. The same woman has done my manicure and pedicures since 2006. I know all about her family, husband, kids and now her new grandchildren. The other women who work there have been there for a long time, too. You are nuts.

That’s nice that you know to ask for the same lady who isn’t in that state, but there are others that ‘work’ there - and which Red Door do you visit? There isn’t only one. You’re a MORON.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m shocked you are reporting them with zero evidence. I think that’s horrible.

People little you are the problem.

“See something - Say something”

Not your job to investigate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m shocked you are reporting them with zero evidence. I think that’s horrible.

People little you are the problem.

“See something - Say something”

Not your job to investigate.

*People LIKE you....

[Anonymous]

Trafficking now being addressed on FOX....
Excellent discussion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There was a big NYTimes story about how they're all bad.

My theory is, the work takes place in public view so it's not quite as bad as sex work. I try to identify who the money person is, and I always tip my person well, separately, and I try to do it when the money person isn't looking. Other than that idk what to do about it since I don't know of any clearly above board nail places (chime in if you have one).

Polished of Georgetown above board.

[Anonymous]

I go to Aquanails in Bethesda, and they, too, have had many of the same technicians for years. It is always clean and the employees are friendly but of course I don’t know what goes on behind the scenes.

It does sound like you are reporting your salon based on very little facts, OP, and of course there will be an impact on the business and employees even if not true. I realize it is hard to know what to do, though.