A new report by the UCLA Labor Center and the California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative examines nail salon reopenings in California, a major hub for the multi-billion dollar industry. Nail salons have been particularly upended by COVID-19, but there have been few studies on the pandemic’s impact. "Reopening During COVID-19: The Experience of Nail Salon Workers and Owners in California" examines how nail salons are navigating reopening and recovery amidst extended financial and emotional strain.
