Vietnamese Nail Salons is non-fiction that reads like a great novel. It is the first book which illumines the contribution Vietnamese refugees and immigrants have made to the iconic nail salon business and its place in manicure history. It includes personal stories from manicure refugee pioneers Thuan Le and Yen Rist, two of the first 20 licensed manicurists in the United States. Advance Beauty College founders, Minh and Kien Nguyen share their stories and contributions to manicure history. Becky and Charles Hambelton, Citrus Heights Beauty College founders also share their role in manicure history. The role and contribution of actress Tippi Hedren is explained. You will be profoundly entertained and informed. Buy it!