The proliferation of Vietnamese nail technicians began in the late 1970s and early 1980s when a wave of Vietnamese immigrants arrived in the United States. Many of these individuals sought employment opportunities, and the nail industry provided a viable option due to its low entry barriers and high demand.

The prevalence of Korean nail salons in New York came partially from the fact that these salons offered cheaper options for manicures and pedicures, which opened up the industry to customers across the economic spectrum.

Over half of all nail salons in the United States are owned by Vietnamese Americans. According to research conducted by the UCLA Labor Center, census data shows that more than half of the nail salon workforce is Vietnamese, with women making up the majority.

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