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VietSALON associate editor Kim Pham blogs about the Vietnamese beauty industry, including salon visits, educational workshops, and industry trends. This is an English language blog.

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The Velvet Nail Lounge: Finding the Right Balance

by Kimberly Pham

The Velvet Nail Lounge rests in an affluent neighborhood surrounded mostly by two kinds of salons.

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Pulling Ideas from Unconventional Places

by Kimberly Pham

The clubhouse at the Hilton Grand Vacation Sea World during a BeautyTech Networking event.Sooner or later you may find yourself stuck in a rut, tired of doing the same thing day in and day out. That’s

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When the Community Comes Together

by Kimberly Pham

Although this isn't a salon-related story, I think it's important to be aware of the stories that impact the greater Vietnamese-American community. A Village Called Versailles is a documentary on a tight-knit Vietnamese-American community.

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Gain an Edge by Attending Trade Shows

by Kimberly Pham

Where are you? For an industry dominated by Vietnamese-owned salons, I’m surprised that there isn’t an equivalent percentage of Vietnamese nail techs and salon owners attending the beauty shows. Trade shows are an integral

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An Easy Way to Market Your Salon

by Kimberly Pham

Jimmy's Nail Spa uses Facebook to find and connect with clients and friends.You’ve printed flyers, passed out business cards, and hung sale banners in front of your salon to attract more business. Now it’s

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Learning Through Generations

by Kimberly Pham

The first generation of Vietnamese nail techs built the nail industry by tearing down its pricey and high-class barriers, working hard to offer the mani/pedi to the everyday woman. With long hours and hard-earned pay, the

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Pedicure Spa Cleaning Demo and Meeting Recap

by Kimberly Pham

The California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC), the United Hair and Nail Association (UHANA), and Senator Lou Correa jointly presented...

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Be Creative, Leave an Impression

by Kimberly Pham

It’s no news that business has been suffering. Clients are being more careful with their wallets and spending less across the board, saving their once weekly mani/pedis for special treats once a month. In response, a

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What to Expect During an Inspection: Webchat Event

by Kimberly Pham

Today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will host a live webcast/webchat event where Board Executive Officer Kristy Underwood and staff will explain what you need to know to

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A Salon Story

by Kimberly Pham

UCLA student Chuck Diep directed, translated and edited this short documentary about a Vietnamese Nail Salon in Northern California for his Asian American Studies class on Creating Community Media last spring.His Synopsis: "The mention of nail

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