1、NAIL FILES CALIFORNIAA Study of Nail Salon Workers and Their IndustryMarch 2024ContentsExecutive Summary 11.Introduction 62.Snapshot of Workers,Owners,and the Sector 93.Wages,Classification,Pay Models,and Consumers 144.Needs of the Workforce 225.Exploring Policy Interventions 316.Recommendations 37A

2、ppendix A:Methodology 39Appendix B:Consumer Survey Data Tables 41Appendix C:Legislative Advancements 45Acknowledgements 47Endnotes 481Executive Summary California plays a crucial role in the national nail salon sector due to its labor force,the market,and its history of organizing and advocacy.The s

3、tate is home to the largest number of licensed manicurists and the largest number of nail salons in the country.Transformed primarily by Vietnamese refugee women,the California nail salon industry has been a dynamic and growing one,marked by new technologies,changing trends and designs,and affordabi

4、lity.1 At the same time,the nail salon has secured its position as a place of social significance,one that customers rely on for services as much as they do for care and intimate,social connection.2Despite the relevance of the nail salon for self-care and pampering,most nail salon workers are underv

5、alued and still face a myriad of labor issues.In addition to health and safety concernsmostly related to the exposure to chemicals in cosmetics products linked to health issues including reproductive harm,respiratory issues,and cancerthe predominantly Vietnamese refugee women workforce experiences o

6、ngoing wage and hour labor violations,including below minimum wages and misclassification of employment status.There is insufficient enforcement by state agencies as well as insufficient language and culturally appropriate education on labor laws for workers and owners.3 2The COVID-19 pandemic exace