I identified three top-rated hair salons for each immigrant population in cities where they are prevalent. They include Hair 101, Haiier Hair Salon, and Xingyu Hair Salon in Queens, New York; Hair by Julianne Cho, Lux Hair Salon, and M Hair & Beauty Salon in Los Angeles, California; and Mandy's Hair & Spa, Felicia Michelle Hair, and Sanela's Beauty Salon in Bronx, New York. Details can be found in rows 8 - 10 of the attached spreadsheet.
METHODOLOGY
I utilized the Migration Policy Institute which made use of data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2012-2016 American Community Survey to gather the number of immigrants in each county of each state in the U.S. I selected three immigrant groups that aren't already on the spreadsheet, as well as,
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To verify that these salons are indeed popular within the immigrant groups, I went through reviews and their descriptions on Yelp. They are all either owned by or speak a language associated with the immigrant population.
CHINESE HAIR SALONS IN QUEENS, NY
There are 162,200 Chinese immigrants in Queens, NY. The hair salons they frequent are:
Hair 101: 57 reviews on Yelp and a 5-star rating.
Xingyu hair salon: 146 reviews on Yelp and a 4.5-star rating.
Haiier hair salon: 215 reviews on Yelp and a 4.5-star rating.
These salons offer a range of services including bagalaye ombre hair coloring, hair cuts, and perms. Xingyu hair salon and Haiier hair salon cater to men as well.
KOREAN HAIR SALONS IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
There are 164,200 Korean immigrants in Los Angeles, California. The most popular hair salons in this area within the Korean community are:
Hair by Julianne Cho: 258 reviews on Yelp and a 4.5-star rating.
Lux Hair Salon: 230 reviews on Yelp and a 4.5-star rating.
M Hair & Beauty Salon: 77 reviews on Yelp and a 5-star rating.
Hair by Julianne Cho offers scalp massage services and M Hair & Beauty Salon is also a nail
Hair and Makeup by Geri is a hair and makeup artist that is located in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Geraldine “Geri” Valencia has been doing hair and makeup for over 10 years. Hair and Makeup by Geri specializes in proms, wedding hair and makeup, pageants, and special occasions. Geri has also worked with many state and national pageant title holders including Miss Hawaii Teen USA 2009 Ashley Moser, Hawaii's Miss 2010 Grand Queen Jadyn Wilderman, Miss T.E.E.N Hawaii 2010 Lindsey Barayuga, and more.
When its time for a trim, a new style, cut, color, manicure, or makeover, almost everyone goes to their local salon to see a cosmetologist. What is a cosmetologist? A person licensed to provide cosmetic treatments to the hair, skin, and nails; one trained in cosmetology. (Merriam-Webster dictionary) Well then, what is cosmetology? Cosmetology is the professional skill or practice of beautifying the face, hair, and skin. (Merriam-Webster dictionary) Someone with a cosmetology license may become a makeup artist, a salon manager, a wedding or event stylist, or they could work in labs to develop beauty products. While these are all wonderful career paths, the main focus, and most known cosmetology career, is a hairstylist. Although the job may seem simple enough, there is a long process to becoming a professional cosmetologist, and many people over simplify the career of a hairstylist. To become a licensed cosmetologist, one must go to cosmetology school, take a State Board exam, and earn
“A Nation of Immigrants.” Pew Hispanic. Pew Research Center, 29 January 2013. Web. 15 September 2013.
Clients look to technicians to give them strong, beautiful, up-to-date nails. The typical full-time cosmetologist employee works in hair salons, barber shops, spas, and resorts. Part-time positions typically include evenings and weekends, as that's when most clientele are available. Some cosmetologists are self-employed and own their own shops, stores, or businesses.
As years rolled by, cosmetology and the business of looking good began to pick up a huge amount of customers. Getting hair curled, ironed, or wavy is very popular now. A lot of women today, all over the world, want to look like their favorite star. It was that need and craze to look good, which made cosmetology successful as it is today. Shekinah Jo Anderson is a professional hair stylist with just a few years of professional experience.
The United States has seen a gradual increase in the number of illegal immigrants who cross its borders for the past fifteen years. According to a 2013 report by the Pew Research Center, almost twelve million undocumented immigrants were living in the United States in 2012. (Gomez, A.) According to William Frey, a demographer at the Brookings Institution, immigration is “starting to have a bigger impact on more States while it continues to have a very big impact on traditional immigrant magnets such as California” (Haya El, N. and Kiely, K.)
The report is rekindling the sharp-edged debate over whether high levels of immigration benefit the nation. The number of immigrants living in the United States has almost tripled since 1970, dramatically altering the nation's demographic and social mix because the vast majority of current immigrants are either Hispanic or Asian. Overall, immigrants now account for nearly 10 percent of the nation's residents, the highest level since the 1920s. About one in four Californians and one in three residents of New York are foreign-born.
The beauty industry has great opportunities for companies wanting to profit from the growth and resiliency of the sector. Finding the right niche is important for becoming visible in the industry. Communicating the unique selling point to the target group will distinguish the company from the competition so it can survive. Also, product sales are needed to earn revenue beyond the service income. The success of Sugar Wax Salon will rely on its ability to offer a beneficial service, create the right products, and promote them to the right people at the right price.
A salon is not always a pretty and peaceful sight for those working there. At times, a
Have you ever wonder what it is like to be the owner of a barbershop? Well Raymond Jackson, owner and operator of Your Barbershop, is the one you should learn from. Not only do you get to work for yourself in this recession-resistant growth industry, you get to revive an American tradition while serving upscale clientele with your staff of professionally-trained employees, all with the support of the latest technology, proven operating philosophy, and an experienced management team at your disposal. In a two-hour interview, Mr. Jackson was asked a series of questions pertaining to his work atmosphere, personal goals, and personal thoughts about his establishment. This report will illustrate the necessities of running an established business.
Product service: Groupon offering special deal Groupon and the consumer can select the convenience time for salon appointment or dinning appointment. Furthermore, the company policy “The Groupon Promise” encourage consumer to buy as no question will be asked to return purchased Groupon, this towards the customer satisfaction guarantee.
Hazards in a grooming salon: The bathing area is a potential hazard, because water will get on the floor and if you have a tile floor in a salon it becomes a slip hazard. This can resort in your self or other employees to slip and injure them selfs. To help prevent this should always check the floor is try and buy an anti slip Matt or even so much as a big towel on the floor and can reduce you from slipping and injuring your self.
Upon entering Carol Tanner Beauty Salon in Watsontown, PA, the potent aroma of chemicals in the hair products attacks the nose. A small white Bichon dog, Duke, joyfully greets you. After receiving an abundant amount of love and attention from all the clients, he goes and relaxes in his little dog bed (see figure 1). Figure 1 Two beauticians, mother and daughter, styling or cutting hair while the other clients patiently await their turn in the compact salon. "I always end up playing musical chairs when I come to get my hair done.
While all three have an aspect of hairstyling, J. Gregory has all aspects (cut, color, retexurizing, extensions, and highlights) as the main focus and service. Genesis Salon focuses more on spa treatments while Eye Candy Salon focuses on cutting and coloring. J. Gregory also has the longer, being open for approximately 66.5 hours per week, while Eye Candy is open for about 53 hours per week, and Genesis is only open for about 43 hours per week. One final advantage is that J. Gregory has both men and women who specialize in barbering, a technique used on men’s hair. Some men will only go to barbershops or only to men stylists because they fear women will not understand the simplicity or complexity of their hair.
Immediately I acknowledge that things were differently, this was not your conventional hair salon. It was widely divergent from most places I’ve been to. People didn’t just get their hair cuts, this is where they mingle. I struggled to find a parking spot in a tiny lot just off the highway; minutes went by as I sat in my car waiting for a parking spot. It was 6 minutes later, that a black Cadillac, with nice wheels and tint, backed out and I was finally able to park. The barbershop is located in an area too small to be considered a strip mall-and apparently too small to handle all of its customers' vehicles. Once I found a parking spot, I was ready to begin my observation of the Starz barbershop.