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).

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.