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Sandy @Salon OwnerOwner & Nail Tech · Savanna, GA

I spent years believing no man would ever choose someone my size
I'm 39 years old.

I'm a white American woman, and I own a nail salon in Savannah.

I've been plus-size for most of my adult life.... 3 min read ·
I spent years believing no man would ever choose someone my size
Relatable 2 40 reads · ·
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Sydney @Nail TechLove & Affairs · Little Rock, AR

I never expected my Vietnamese coworkers to become my second family
I'm American.

I don't speak Vietnamese.

About five years ago, I accepted a job at a Vietnamese-owned nail salon because I needed... 2 min read ·
I never expected my Vietnamese coworkers to become my second family
Relatable 1 Care 1 29 reads · ·
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Kay @Former Salon WorkerOne Night Wasn't Enough · Newark, NJ

One night changed everything, and I never went back to that salon
I still remember that Friday like it happened yesterday.

I had only been working at that salon for about six months.

The owner... 2 min read ·
One night changed everything, and I never went back to that salon
Relatable 1 Care 1 34 reads · ·
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Vy @Nail TechAsk the Community · Phoenix, AZ

Should I give a 46-year-old salon owner a chance, or am I making a mistake?
Hi everyone.

I'm 24 years old and moved to the U.S. from Vietnam about year.

I came here with one goal.

Work hard, save money,... 3 min read ·
Should I give a 46-year-old salon owner a chance, or am I making a mistake?
Relatable 1 Laughing 1 Care 1 38 reads · ·
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Cathy @ManagerOwner & Nail Tech · Irving, TX

I kept their appointment book, but I also kept their biggest secret
I've worked as the receptionist and salon manager at the same nail salon for eight years.

Our owners are a married couple.

To... 3 min read ·
I kept their appointment book, but I also kept their biggest secret
Laughing 3 Lmao 1 36 reads · ·
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Ivy @Nail TechMoney & Tips · Houston, TX

I didn't quit because of the work, I quit because of the missing tips
I worked at one salon in Houston for almost a year.

The owner was a woman in her early fifties.

When I first started, she treated... 3 min read ·
I didn't quit because of the work, I quit because of the missing tips
Shocking 1 Laughing 1 Lmao 1 42 reads · ·
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Mia @Nail TechOwner & Nail Tech · San Jose, CA

I helped my best friend get a job, and she took the man I planned to marry
People always tell me to be careful who you help.

I wish someone had told me that three years ago.

I'm Mai, but everyone at work... 3 min read ·
I helped my best friend get a job, and she took the man I planned to marry
Shocking 1 Angry 1 36 reads · ·