hair & nails · 60–120 minutes for a gel set + pedicure
Gel Manicure & Pedicure
Nail work across Vietnam and Thailand costs a fraction of US salon pricing with equal or better detail work — Vietnamese salons in particular, given the diaspora’s dominance of the US industry, are the source tradition.
What it costs
What to expect
Standard gel application, nail art on request (often extraordinary and nearly free by US standards), and pedicures that include genuine foot massage time rather than a token rub. Chairs are comfortable; iced tea appears.
Etiquette & modesty
Walk-ins are normal; late hours common. Check that metal tools come from sealed sterilized pouches — the good salons make a show of it. A 10–15% tip in Vietnam and Thailand is appreciated.
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