Hedren also connected the women to jobs at salons across Southern California. By the end of the 1980s, over 125,000 Vietnamese refugees had settled in the United States, and word had spread among the close-knit community that nail salons were a viable business to earn a stable income and become self-sufficient.

What are acrylic nails? Acrylics are fake nails made from a mixture of liquid monomer and powder polymer. The mixture is applied to your natural nails, then molded into the shape and length you want. They're strong and durable, and a lot of people like them because they make your nails look long and strong.

A professional nail care service (also known as mani pedi services) can help you to maintain healthy nails by removing any dead skin cells or debris, clipping and shaping your nails, and applying a coat of polish or nail hardener.

A manicure involves trimming, shaping, and buffing fingernails; a pedicure typically involves exfoliating the skin on your feet before soaking them in warm water. Both treatments usually include cuticle care, nail painting or buffing, and hand massage.