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LOL-me too!! I got a fungus from going to those places!! And I find it incredibly rude that anyone living in a country can't or won't learn the language of that country. Especially business owners.
How do you know they aren't trying? English is a very difficult language, and I doubt you'd learn Vietnamese immediately after moving there. Anyway, this discussion belongs on the immigration forum, which I generally avoid like the plague... LOL.
Does anyone have trouble understanding the Asian nail techs? I've been looking all over for one where English is the spoken language....I've almost decided it can't be done. Please, PLEASE do not think this is a rant on the Asian culture. It's just that if there is a language barrier, and we cannot understand each other without difficulty, why would I have confidence that you will really understand what it is that I want done? Just yesterday I walked into a nail salon (Asian run) and asked if they had a pamplet I could take with me that described the services they offered and their prices. They totally did not understand me....I did not understand them. I tried to motion toward their menu board to get across what I was after. After seemingly acknowledging what it was I was after, she turned around and handed me her business card! <sigh> I've played out this same scenario in many nail salons and I just want to have confidence that I will be understood and get exactly what I ask for in the way of services. Just wondering if I'm a jerk, or does anyone else have the same issue?
No you are telling the truth, lol. My teen was having a pedicure, and was trying to tell the nail tech something about a sensitive toe. She just smiled and scrubbed until my daughter whinced in pain. Later my daughter said, 'you know, English should really be a requirement'.
I started laughing, 'a language barrier with a person with sharps tools'....... how danger ous it that?!
I live in WA State. it's tough to find a place where English is spoken and understood. If you don't mind paying more, try a hair salon or spa. Or if your ok with students, go to the beauty school. I have gone to both and always request that the person knows English.
I completely agree and am having the same issue. Some act like they understand you but you find out that they didn't. I find frustrating that I can't communicate well to a service person in the language of my country.
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I will not support a salon where English isn't spoken, period.
Look around for a good hair salon. Many of those also offer manicure services. Spas usually offer nail services. Both may be more expensive, but to me it's worth it.
It seems as though all the nail only salons in malls/strip malls are Vietnamese and do not speak English well enough to communicate past a few words, even those that have been here (in my location) for years.
LOL-me too!! I got a fungus from going to those places!! And I find it incredibly rude that anyone living in a country can't or won't learn the language of that country. Especially business owners.
Well, time for me to wave the white flag! A few weeks ago, I gave in and just went to a local (Asian run) nail salon to get a new set. Figured I'd get past my stiff language (English) requirement long enough to get some nice looking nails. WRONG MOVE!!!!!! Felt like one of a herd of cattle being pushed through the chute. The woman hurried through the whole process.....was not careful with the emory board.....had several burns / small cuts around the edges of my nails by the time I left! Terrible experience! Ok....so I learned my lesson!
For the fill.....I went to an upscale medical spa in my town. Very nice middle aged English speaking woman did the work. Much better than the original job I got, but here is my problem.
Now I've got the dark spot on the edge of a pinky nail, which I'm guessing is a fungus I picked up at one or the other of the places! Of course, I know the Asian place did not take care to use CLEAN tools on me.....and how would I know if the upscale place did either?
And why is it that the acrylic nails have to be so thick when finished?
SIGH! So........I've decided I will just try to learn to do my own! No language barriers, and no dirty tools!
Can anyone offer me some advice on techniques (acrylic, get, etc.) to use at home? Should I get a drill? A specific line of products you like? I am ALL EARS! Appreciate all suggestions!
Well, time for me to wave the white flag! A few weeks ago, I gave in and just went to a local (Asian run) nail salon to get a new set. Figured I'd get past my stiff language (English) requirement long enough to get some nice looking nails. WRONG MOVE!!!!!! Felt like one of a herd of cattle being pushed through the chute. The woman hurried through the whole process.....was not careful with the emory board.....had several burns / small cuts around the edges of my nails by the time I left! Terrible experience! Ok....so I learned my lesson!
For the fill.....I went to an upscale medical spa in my town. Very nice middle aged English speaking woman did the work. Much better than the original job I got, but here is my problem.
Now I've got the dark spot on the edge of a pinky nail, which I'm guessing is a fungus I picked up at one or the other of the places! Of course, I know the Asian place did not take care to use CLEAN tools on me.....and how would I know if the upscale place did either?
And why is it that the acrylic nails have to be so thick when finished?
SIGH! So........I've decided I will just try to learn to do my own! No language barriers, and no dirty tools!
Can anyone offer me some advice on techniques (acrylic, get, etc.) to use at home? Should I get a drill? A specific line of products you like? I am ALL EARS! Appreciate all suggestions!
I would check out Youtube for a wealth of information. I do my own nails but I stick with simple manicures and paint jobs-I don't do acrylics or anything. I do know the tools and supplies can all be easily purchased at a beauty supply store, like Sallys.
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Anyway, this discussion belongs on the immigration forum, which I generally avoid like the plague... LOL.
I agree about the Asain run nail salons
Of course, I know the Asian place did not take care to use CLEAN tools on me.....and how would I know if the upscale place did either? 
