ethical mani pedis?

[jadelennox]

So in light of the deeply distressing NYT piece "The Price of Nice Nails" about manicurists and wage theft, does anyone know of some places around here where we know for a fact the manicurists are treated at least with the legal minimum of tipped employee wages, OSHA regulations, etc?

Sigh.

Comments

[preraphaelite.livejournal.com]

Go to Princess Nails, across the street from Lyndell's! They are just a husband and wife, and really nice. The wife did a great job on my mani pedi. They have two kids and I know they are struggling after the rough winter.

[ayelle.livejournal.com]

Good to know!

[prunesnprisms.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, I will have to give it a try.

[greenlily.livejournal.com]

Oh, cool, thanks for the rec. I was just starting to think about getting around to considering whether I wanted to get a professional pedi before a concert I'm singing in June at which I'll be wearing open-toed sandals onstage. Being able to give some business to someone who needs it is a major factor in favor of yes. :)