
118: Nude, rude, and screwed: The Dark History of Nail Salons
Dark History
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Nail Culture and Vietnamese Resilience
This chapter explores the rise of nail polish fame during the Vietnam War era, contrasting it with the struggles faced by Vietnamese refugees. It highlights how Tippy Hedren's initiative empowered these refugees, leading to the establishment of a nail salon industry that transformed both their lives and the perception of nail aesthetics in America.
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