Many Vietnamese immigrants find careers in beauty business

It is interesting to see how and why certain ethnic groups settle into one line of work, especially when it needs very specific training and tests, in English. - - Donna Poisl

Written by Tom Tobin

It's hard work doing nails. It's a pampering thing for the customer, but for the nail technician it takes precision, patience, a sense of both beauty and design.

There are perhaps 200 nail salons in upstate New York and as many as 60 in the Rochester region. Some focus on manicures and pedicures while others offer a range of cosmetology or beauty services, from hair to spa.
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