The girlies uncover the complicated history of the American nail salon — from the wave of Vietnamese immigration that kick-started the industry to the toxic chemicals and labor violations that lay below the surface. Digressions include a call for a REPUTABLE pet psychic, the deeply spiritual significance of Imodium, and our current Godly Wife name fixations. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia.
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From 3200 B.C. to Today: The Fascinating History of Nail Polish
Cutex Hooked Americans on Manicures
Celluloid Dreams: The Marketing of Cutex in America, 1916-1935 Author(s): Kate Forde
The Making and Transnationalization of an Ethnic Niche: Vietnamese Manicurists by Eckstein and Nguyen
Nail salon workers exposed to high levels of toxic chemicals, new study reveals
Nail salon workers say proper ventilation can protect their reproductive health
Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers
Nail salon sweeps in New York reveal abuses and regulatory challenges
How Black Women Pioneered Nail Art
Manicuring Race, Gender, and Class: Service Interactions in New York City Korean-owned Nail Salons by Miliann Kang
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