Smiley Nails
Looking Good
Back in August I posted a Blog about a car accidentally running through the wall at Smiley Nails in Kaimuki. I received a comment on that post today suggesting that I do an “update”. I went there today and noticed that the salon front looks as good as new.
Successful Couple
I went inside, met Tam and Ly and gave them a copy of Retail Selling Made Easy. It was Sunday afternoon and the place was packed. This speaks quite well for the reputation they have created in the seven years they have been there. This is a very competitive business and I have been into a lot of salons. Perhaps the most striking difference here was the professional white uniforms everyone was wearing and the primary use of English.
Shine Em Up
I took Tam up on his generous offer to get a manicure directly from Ly. My nails are shining and I will be back.
February 26th, 2008 at 8:24 am
The comment that jumped out at me here was, “Perhaps the most striking difference here was the professional white uniforms everyone was wearing and the primary use of English.”
While I think it is cool to see people from other countries succeed in business here, the constant chatter among employees in most nail salons, in a language that I do not understand is both annoying and disrespectful of the customers in the salon. The white uniforms are near too. I will give Smiley Nails a try with my nails soon.
February 27th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Nail salons are like gas stations used to be; one (at least) on every corner. They are all alike, but this one sounds different (better). I like the idea of uniforms. That is a refreshing, classy change. I might even send my husband to this one. I wouldn’t want him anywhere near most of the others.
August 12th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Find a place or thing to decorate, and there will be artists with creative designs - nails, graffiti, cups, tee-shirts, etc.
Hawaii is a land of multi-ethnic tolerance. And some of the best nail technicians or workers are from Asia. Speaking in another language is part of freedom of speech in America, and it is less confusing for workers to give each other instructions in their own language. Customers only need to focus their ears unto English. It is more expedient that way. Customers want fast, attentive service. Well, that is provided. It’s not easy to do stranger’s delicate nails and cuticles, day after day, after day. ALOHA
August 14th, 2008 at 7:01 am
I sense that what I hear in those nail salons are not “instructions”, but gossip and light conversation at the expense of my relaxation. They speak good enough English when asking for my money. It’s just plain rude to chatter in any language when with customers, but annoying when in a language which cannot be understood.