Going to the Worst Rated Nail Salon | One Star Reviews

[@VICE]

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[@robertking8600]

With the same person he’s awesome

[@Capgungoesbang]

Low key made me sad when the one nail tech said she wished customers were as nice as him :( I’m sure their bad customers/reviewers are just entitled jerks.

[@starfall1189]

Yes!

[@SC-vb8ou]

This! And you would be shocked how many people try to scam these poor nail shops out of a $20 service

[@puddincup9879]

Wth? They got those reviews for a reason. They were being filmed why would they act like they normally do!

[@jambilardi]

Karens?

[@chaunybuck6065]

@@SC-vb8ou where the hell r u getting ur nails done for $20??? Never paid lower than $60 + tip. I've been getting my nails done every 2 weeks for 20 years. And I sure as hell don't live in a ritzy area or anything.

[@SearTheo]

I like how they translated the Vietnamese to show that people honestly just project their own self doubts when they don't understand what someone is saying. The ladies who did his nails seemed very nice, I hope they're appreciated by the manager.

[@starcherry6814]

I appreciated it too Most Americans have this (rude) mentality, that in America you speak American! 🤦‍♀️ and anyone who doesn't can't be trusted

[@danadomino]

@@starcherry6814 I generally agree with that. But one of my best friends speaks vietnamese and we would go get our nails together all the time, people would assume that she didn't speak vietnamese. Most of the time nail technicians talk about random things like anyone else but there were two occasions where they were directly talking about use rudely. One remark was about how fat we were and how fat Americans are (mind you im a size 6-8) i forget what the other occasion was about. But she called them out on it in vietnamese lol. The manager gave us major discounts on both our nails both times due to her calling them out lol.

[@annyeland5391]

Also, who the hell cares even if they are talking about you. If they do a good job and nice to you, who cares if they’re saying you have weird fingers. 🤷‍♀️

[@danadomino]

@@annyeland5391 I mean, you might be okay with someone smiling at you while calling you fat, but I'm not. Its just rude.

[@annyeland5391]

Dana Marie why would you care what some random person calls you. That’s kind of the point.

[@nathanielpatrick610]

Lisa isn’t kidding, Vietnamese can totally sound like people are yelling at each other because of the constant change in highs and lows throughout the vocabulary.

[@sirfitz8125]

Yeah its sounds horrid.

[@arminarlert3407]

@@sirfitz8125 no loads of different languages sound aggressive but they aren’t it’s just the tone. It’s a wonderful language

[@sirfitz8125]

@@arminarlert3407 no its sounds bad. Just like there's Music...and not all music sounds good.

[@shatteredshards8549]

@@sirfitz8125 What sounds good, music or otherwise, is a matter of opinion. The great thing about opinions is you are perfectly entitled to keep your rude opinions to yourself.

[@sirfitz8125]

@@shatteredshards8549 stop getting offended. go find your safe space and pout.

[@joecourtful]

This guys ability to make any situation awkward is kind of a talent

[@Eeeeerjjejjejeirsshy]

i agree, but good editing goes a long way as well

[@bluebaconjake405]

@@Eeeeerjjejjejeirsshy yep. The cameramen, editor, host, director is equally important. I love vice cause their videos are top notch.

[@trentbateman]

I don’t think some of it is acting

[@GARBO96]

I don't know if he's making anything of an awkward situation more like okay with being in an awkward situation

[@toriancromar]

Jazz hands kind of guy Nods and smiles, look of no clue written all over her face

[@jlopez1017d]

She didn’t lie when she said the more money people have the more they demand. I have friends in the service industry and they always say that really rich people tip shitty.

[@stateofconsciousness9174]

Facts!!!

[@PeakFilmClipz]

Well that’s just common sense

[@bretsimpson9890]

I demand money of these Rich people near princess street Edinburgh the Dont often comply but once I get my hunting knife out it changes they start giving me thinks I didn’t ever demand for

[@91074100]

Yass ppl who flaunt that they have money ALWAYS tip horrible! It’s the humble ones who u never expect ... sometimes.....

[@jant7881]

@jlopez1017d, when I was in my 20's, I didn't tip at my hair salon for many years. It was until I read a magazine article that mentioned it when I realized I was supposed to tip. I felt so bad.

[@dottie_mayfield]

This was one of the most beautiful perspectives for America to see. These woman suffer unspoken racism on a daily basis! If you are purchasing a low cost nail service you aren't going to get the most amazing job. They have less experience and perhaps in a quicker atmosphere and constant racism I would say that its amazing they have the strength to go to work.

[@isisbenny404]

It isn't even low quality, it's an efficient service.

[@Richa_cute]

That actually makes a lot of sense. All these reviews come from the inherent racial vibe in them. Poor Asians.

[@luutran9455]

@@Richa_cute”Poor Asians”😂😂 I almost spit my drink up😂

[@Kiefsti]

@@luutran9455 And here we have an example of casual racism in the comments. Don't be like Luu Tran kids 👍

[@georgejungle138]

@@Richa_cuteliberalism is a mental illness

[@gor818]

If it were such a terrible place they wouldn’t manage to stay in business for 27 years in freaking beverly hills of all places. You guys have no idea how expensive rent is out there for a business. Plus it’s clearly FILLED with customers. Some people are just so quick to complain, and are so resentful.

[@kyfallon8238]

TRUTH

[@corey6572]

Beverly Hills also seems like it has the worst customers ever lol

[@kcunlimitedeats]

I thought this too. Truth.

[@merd3]

Not necessarily, they could be a money laundering front for illicit gang business

[@cynthiaisako]

@@merd3 bruh

[@Robersora]

I feel like this Salon got done dirty by a rampage of entitled LA-Karens

[@oracledaze4444]

Villa park Karens(a suburb in the county next to la) would of taken it down by saying that they ladies cursed them with bad energy while drinking their diet(diahhrea) tea with amway supplements. After that, they go do their chakras and go on Facebook ands spams people with “HI HUN, JOIN LULAROE AND BE A BOSS BABE😍🤣”

[@sabkins3409]

Makes sense. It’s in Beverly Hills.

[@poshgirlguide]

@@oracledaze4444 😂

[@thatbee3585]

I agree. I would totally go there

[@wickandde]

To be fair they are on camera so they're not gonna act out, a hidden camera would've been more accurate representation. I've been to these types of places and I can relate to the reviews, I have no doubt they're true. That being said I agree with the owner, you get what you pay for. If you want great service go to a spa.

[@Bananacustardcostuming]

When I had a shop, all my staff were Polish and Russian. They were VERY experienced in their field and I trusted them implicitly. Customers would talk to them like they were idiots because their English wasn’t perfect . I guess in the western world we associate lack of English with being ignorant or uneducated? But my team were fab and I would defend them to the death! ❤️

[@lexvt3551]

For sure. Americans think less English-speaking abilities = less smart. In reality, these people are often smarter, as they are bilingual or even trilingual and most Americans aren't. Americans just think everything centers around them and their way of life.

[@ashzorb448]

@@lexvt3551 for reeal i know 3 languages and some random dude started calling me names like"dumb","go learn english" etc.... Fun fact:he knew only 1 language...his native one🙄

[@skippythealien9627]

you sound like a kickass boss who cared about their employees

[@jamesvalentine2103]

Right on.

[@viceb7]

I'm sorry my fellow Americans were dicks, we're not all like that

[@angeldreamzzz9692]

“Maybe is was just a projection of my low self esteem” THANK YOU. People need to respect others and not assume people are mean for speaking another language.

[@chenaraseepersad3482]

Genius line

[@Sephushx]

Right?!!? If people assumed the best of others instead of projecting their insecurities the world would be a nicer place

[@beareroflife]

And some ppl know the other language and hear that they are being talked about and the person talking end up feeling stupid when u respond in their own language. Theres that

[@sth5033]

i'm vietnamese, and these ladies were literally just talking about their work. it was a lot of 'oh if you've already filed them down, you should just get on with it.' or 'oh god i don't know if i can draw this, can you help?'

[@llary]

@@beareroflife as a white Taiwanese I get this a lot lol

[@jamieruwen4204]

Fun fact: Vietnamese is what’s called an inflection language, meaning that words that sound the same can get a different meaning from a changed inflection. English uses inflection not to change meaning, but for things like adding emotion and emphasis. A lot of people native in non-inflection languages only, perceive languages like Vietnamese as rude by default for that reason.

[@evdm7482]

Greek must be an infection language too, cause god damn, they always be hella inflecting.

[@mangoe5]

Very good insight thank you for this!!! Never thought about that

[@legitme7572]

I feel like Russian is one as well.

[@LeonelEBD]

Oh in vzla we call our closest friends fa#€ts it depends on how you say it. And yes even gay friends too. Its all on how u say it, not the meaning of the world but the way and context you use it.

[@papiaqualips9503]

WOW AMAZING INSIGHT. ITS ALMOST LIKE THIS COMMENT DIDN'T MAKE ME WANT TO KILL MYSELF. THANKS!

[@shavedparmesanprosciuttoan4317]

Honestly…. This might sound rude… but I don’t understand some of those reviews. I don’t want my mani/pedi tech to make small talk with me. I prefer to say hello how are you and ask what I want and then sit there and relax. I like to literally lay back and enjoy having my mind go blank for a little bit. I have no problem with them speaking in another language to the nail tech next to them. I don’t feel awkward about that. And I don’t feel awkward if they’re silent. To me it’s more enjoyable. I have met some really nice nail techs who I have had great conversations with, but I think I prefer to just relax and veg/zone out during the process. My brain needs that.

[@ΠολύχρωμηΑλεπού-δ4ι]

I agree with you at the same time I do understand that sometimes when you speak in a foreign language the person might feel like they talk about them or feel a bit awkward by not understanding.

[@margauxf4321]

​@@ΠολύχρωμηΑλεπού-δ4ι which is the customer's problem, not the tech's. If the tech isn't talking to the customer, there's zero reason to speak in the customer's language. If the customer wants to eaves drop THAT badly, they can use Google translate and headphones but really at that point bring up your insecurities in therapy, not in the review section on Yelp.

[@ronan6217]

Seriously this man needs a raise

[@iuseforcefield1195]

He’s definitely getting paid REAL GOOD. Truuust me.

[@preciadoalex123]

IUseForceField hopefully

[@chipdipp4036]

Maybe he'll get fired and replaced like the other reporter

[@theghettoreviewer5917]

IUseForceField nah he probably isn’t

[@fastlife9484]

I think he got fired some time ago. There just reuploading his videos. He said there just abusing him now

[@re_i_gn]

I love how upfront and honest this owner is. She just tells it like it is, if you want great quality service, then don't go to the cheapest place in town. And that voice thing is exactly right. People assume some foreign voices are aggressive due to their different tones and inflections. These reviewers are just condescending bastards.

[@extremehightech]

Sprinkle some racism on top of it and you got a bunch of Karens writing bad reviews. I have noticed that this is an occurrence with many of these cheaper stores with bad reviews.

[@BRobMorris]

I also think the review about Lisa being fake is based upon her expressive face, but she actually seems really nice

[@cooldrop02]

I've been to Vietnam and after interacting with the people there and listening to how they express themselves I know it has to be uptight, bougie people saying these things.

[@re_i_gn]

I just got this video recommended to me and I realize this is probably who we've all been referring to. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCldmCOoNeJo5I

[@1diana1995]

Even the bleeding and cut fingers?

[@donkeycuong]

i'm an American born Vietnamese and I can attest that it really is like this. My parents have run a nail salon all my life and growing up I worked with them and that language barrier really does exist, more so than many may think. There were countless times where I felt like my co workers were treated poorly because they attempted to understand their customer but the customer wanted to be rude instead. I appreciate that you took the time and got to understand Lisa. It's a perspective that I believe many should be aware of.

[@LoneWolfj11]

Facts. I worked at nail salon for many years. I worked with Asians, Latinos also, and I hated when customers would talk down on my coworkers. They talk down on people who are bilingual and think they are not smart. In reality, they are extremely smart. The language barrier is definitely a thing. I remember I'd always defend my coworkers no matter what. I worked at some great places.

[@kirbyarroyo2118]

@Riss A Uhmm what

[@skippythealien9627]

fellow Asian Am born in the U.S. People in the U.S. can be unbelievably shitty toward immigrants in small business stores. At least some employees try to communicate in English. Imagine if any of these jerkoffs tried to speak Vietnamese in Vietnam...they wouldn't last a second before demanding an english speaking employee

[@srhbluerain]

@@skippythealien9627 Exactly!

[@abigailp.1252]

Since your parents run a nail salon, have they developed any health problems due to the chemicals that are used? I have been to a nail salon a few times and there is always a lot of fumes that give me headaches.

[@annies6566]

The fact that the employees wished everyone was like him means that the clientele must be rude af. These ladies seemed lovely 😊

[@crux6331]

rich areas tend to have ruder, entitled people imo

[@winterbonnie7859]

And its in la,so i could just imagine

[@conradmcbee9408]

@@crux6331 at least in the suuuuuuper poor areas they just beat you up and take your stuffs

[@LPJMagicmusic]

Cameras on homie, never judge a strangers character when they are being recorded unless they are shameless.

[@LPJMagicmusic]

HOWEVER! You always have to take in consideration that people suck ass and like to leave negativity in their wake. But when you read reviews and there is a recurring theme, you have to take take it into consideration.

[@wilddog9]

Everyone talking about how Taji carries the Vince channel on his back (which is definitely PARTIALLY true), but you cannot deny the editor(s) for these videos take them to the next level.

[@growthyselph]

Big facts!

[@itzybitzyhoop3130]

The editing really makes it imo

[@wilddog9]

@@SamElKhouly In the episode, the salon owner mistakenly tells one of her employees that the people there are with the "Vince" channel.

[@wilddog9]

@@SamElKhouly same here, she seems like a very honest, hardworking, no-bs type of person

[@RollieBeatz]

Plot twist , taji problably edits them too

[@hippobread3559]

I love how california tries to be super PC but as soon as people start speaking in vietnamese everyone gets upset lol

[@KitC916]

Cali is not liberal AT ALL

[@chucknasty8090]

Kit Coffey…let’s not generalize sixty million people based on one person’s review. If California isn’t liberal, what is?? You’re a dum dum

[@functhefucc5798]

@@KitC916 liberal doesn`t mean leftist

[@strawberrymilk607]

Not everyone in California, the reviews were probably written by entitled rich white ladies in Beverly Hills who assumed the worst because they were speaking Vietnamese :(

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

@@KitC916 It has nothing to do with politics or left vs right. It's called people who thinks they're entitled and snobbish attitude, especially in Beverly Hills.

[@MK-jn9uu]

Let’s do the math people. An average service is a gel polish service. Price: $18-$35. Fastest time POSSIBLE to apply and cure the gel polish: 25 mins. Owner and manicurist split the cost of a service 70/30 + tips with guarantee of daily minimum wage $15/hr. Maximum hours in a day: 8 hours. Lost time for: Removing old nail polish, clients showing up late, no shows, time it takes for customers to pick a color.. people are trippin if they want a service with a full hand massage and 1 hour time for $20. BTW, they’re using expensive products. I saw Essie Couture and Presto Gel.

[@Danassi]

wow finally a comment from someone who knows the industry

[@blt171]

Thank you.

[@Bunnyboiler5069]

Essie is not expensive..

[@MK-jn9uu]

sanchez831.x4 I meant the essie couture line, as opposed to regular essie. Couture is the hybrid formula and costs more than the regular lacquer line

[@rachmaninovwasemo2313]

As a massage therapist I know exactly how this goes

[@ElianaPontou018]

He must go to a 1 star reviewed doctor for his shoulders from all that carrying

[@amma5490]

I love the way Lisa stood up for herself! I see this all the time in shops when clients come in and see immigrants working and think "now's my chance to be the top dog"... ew.

[@BSwort]

Honestly Lisa was the most REAL owners iv seen on this show, she even brought up that her name is among the bad reviews 😂😂

[@skrily35p20]

Hahahah Fr 😂

[@lose2341]

I feel like having a business in Beverly Hills is difficult too. A lot of high expectations there. I’ve been in businesses in that area, and I’ve literally seen customers being super rude to employees for no reason. I’m not saying this business doesn’t have its fault, but they have been going for a really long time, and if they were really THAT bad, they wouldn’t be in business this long.

[@letsflyaspaceship]

Also it helps to keep in mind sites like yelp attract the worst of the worst when it comes to customers. Most people only use it when they have something negative to say, so of course reviews are bad.

[@thatchick1205]

Exactly what I thought myself too. They wouldn’t be if they were that bad. And the service industry isn’t easy either.

[@dankmheems290]

Like the woman said, they do high volume and the lowest price around and people come in expecting more high-end nails. And they think people are being rude for speaking another language when those people are just talking about work and being friendly with co-workers. And I thought Lisa answered the questions about bad reviews very level headed. Most people would just get angry.

[@BRobMorris]

Thing is though nail salons are one of the top places for 21st century slavery so the fact they're still going for so many years might be to do with the cheap labour.

[@tallasianguy42]

It's true. The residents of BH are much more "discerning" than most.

[@ThePharmacist-OFTG]

"how old is your son?" "ten" "no way"

[@hans6703]

This guy literally carries this whole channel on his back Edit: A time lapse video of an art tribute (Black Panther) to Chadwick Boseman if you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqLVap6glq2Hapo

[@Steve_Oficialll]

Lmaoo factss

[@ghuldorgrey]

True. I miss old vice, doing in depth documentaries all over the world.

[@1MrBryn]

@Loyal Royalty ditto

[@marcogau2086]

@AncientSerpent No, no. You are a douche.

[@signehojme]

Worth It and Matty Matheson too

[@rebareebs]

Lisa makes a good point. Most Americans aren’t well-versed with the many Asian languages and dialects. They do tend to put emphasis on and stress inflection differently than American dialects. Just because a culture is different than yours, does not make it any less deserving of respect. Perhaps the customers here get what they put out, as seen with Taj and his quite lovely experience.

[@GRAITOM]

Yes alot of Asian languages work on "tone" that's why some are very difficult to learn for English speakers.

[@dankmheems290]

It's the tones that some Asian languages have that are high and non-speakers confuse it with yelling or something negative when the person could simply be saying "Where is the extra nail polish Lisa?" And Lisa responds loudly "Over there!" but it's not negative, only we think it is.

[@lizziesangi1602]

@Reba Reebs Yeah? Well maybe they should learn to speak English. They are in America and it's actually considered rude to speak in ones native language when the other party doesn't understand that language. That's - rule of thumb.

[@GRAITOM]

@@lizziesangi1602 that's is not true at all. America is the most diverse when it comes to ethnicity and language. What your saying is rude.

[@CouLands]

Lizzie Sangi ew.

[@jujub4553]

Lisa was absolutely on point with her answers at the end interview. She explained the tone and nuances of Vietnamese language, they do be sounding rude lol. It’s just like when Cantonese speaking people be hella loud on the bus or something

[@sher2513]

So true, i was speaking cantonese while on the phone with my parents and my friends thought we were fighting hahaha

[@Mrjulianifyable]

Lol the aunties speaking canto super loud on speaker on the bus

[@andychi9111]

I bet most of the negative reviews are from Karen's who expect a top quality job for the lowest price they can find in Beverly Hills.

[@ViRRaLprodigy]

It’s the soccer moms.

[@brittanysmith3310]

Karens literally leave the worst reviews..

[@dankmheems290]

"I want a 300 dollar nail job for 11.99"

[@re_i_gn]

The worst part about having online review outlets is having customers that disregard the price when criticizing the quality of what they paid for. I had a kid leave a 1 star review on a cap I sold him without commenting why. I sold it to him for 2 fucking dollars and sent him all the pics that he asked for, even using around $1 worth of packaging so it won't get deformed during shipment. Shallow ass pricks.

[@jedikaren8112]

Excuse me? My name is Karen and I am not like that. Knock it off. You are being rude.

[@RICHOCHANGO]

This Vince channel is cutting edge

[@5280feet]

Vince

[@CutiePie4325]

the visual effects are next century tbh

[@5280feet]

Vince Newns

[@KalakismPHL]

Vince

[@Mmuitd]

da vincey

[@chickennrice2473]

From someone who’s practicing nails, the reason why it burned when they were “drilling” your nails is because they were holding the drill in the same spot which caused friction on the nail to make it burn. Never keep a nail drill in the same spot for too long or it will burn.

[@Monke69420ooo]

chicken n rice

[@CaiyaSanchez]

It could be many factors including the health of the nail, speed of the drill, pressure applied….

[@MrMRGamer1010]

Lady seems chill, I understand her points. Beverly hill people are the worst.

[@leonardoisidoro3224]

The only place where I ever saw a guy that all he does is go around and pick up dog poop for them

[@JojofanTSL]

So true, you will easily find a bratty Karen teenage girl arguing with an employee at a shopping outlet in Beverly Hills

[@jbrinkley1831]

As a Manicurist who’s been in the industry for well over a decade. I can certainly attest to what she’s saying. I’m not Vietnamese but shxtty ass people come in all classes, colours, and creed... Which is why I tell anyone in the beauty industry that provides a service, charge your worth and stay on top of your skills. Of course give good customer service, but being up front about what you will and won’t do, what you can and can’t provide will get you very far. And obviously she’s doing something right if she’s been in BEVERLY HILLS for 28 YEARS! People are really unlearned and have the audacity to be condescending on top of it.

[@indianaajoness]

Yes! However, I do think it is rude to speak another language when you are providing a service. I feel like the nail technician should focus on the client and making them comfortable & happy. As a business owner myself my priority are customers and their satisfaction. I wouldn’t want to make anyone feel uncomfortable or unimportant.

[@kelvint5508]

@@indianaajoness You have a valid point. I think trying to understand the atmosphere of the salon you choose is important in order to align with your needs. Having an open salon and interacting with other customers/employees, you will have conversations going on. Its like a barber shop. And understanding that many of the Vietnamese employees have a middle school level capability of speaking english is important as well. Its tough to speak a second language thats not normal. Its like asking you to recite back to high school Spanish class and have a convo. It doesnt hurt to ask what they are talking about. I’ve seen many customers ask and the conversation is fun between all parties. If you prefer them to focus 100% on your nails, i recommend finding a nail tech with an individual studio!

[@burtbun3689]

I'm sorry, but I can't help but LOVE this guy. He's awkwardly awesome! Just a regular guy that is super relatable and honest. I dig it! His 1 star reviews get a 5 star rating from me!

[@xeraza]

Why are you sorry?

[@circleofsorrow4583]

1. Leave VICE 2. Start your own channel 3. ? 4. Profit You are the only reason I watch VICE any more. I don't think I'm the only one.

[@Hoewhen]

Yeah but all the things he does costs money but i do agree he is what brings me to vice as well

[@dmaldonado33]

same here

[@cattiethecat4896]

agreed..

[@beavis9535]

They probably made him sign a contract so he can’t do his own series like this if he were to ever leave.

[@Spllyn]

Kevin Long did alright!

[@TRXST.ISSUES]

He's like if Ethan Klein and Shia LaBeouf had a baby

[@DarknessBlossoms]

God.. I hate how accurate that is.

[@DarknessBlossoms]

You’re right..

[@FullyCharged22]

And twice as akward

[@TheJ0026]

I feel its more like 80 % ethan and 20% Shia

[@Milesamanjaro]

The missing link...

[@zebediahabrams]

i loved to hear lisa speak about the racism and propriety of her beverly hills clientele. this was one of taji's better interviews!

[@krzlcve]

14:07 I understand her, people often think I'm rude and loud when I'm speaking my language, people can speak however they like in their own store, just because there's a language barrier doesn't mean people should assume the worst and show their insecurities

[@starcherry6814]

Yeah!! And I thought was a lowkey racist assumption! Like if you don't speak Vietnamese then how do you know they're talking trash about you? And why would you assume anyone speaking a different language is saying something bad??

[@magicbloo]

Vietnamese is tonal. To an English speaker it just sounds odd. That is what she meant by it going up and down. It is the same for Chinese and Thai among others.

[@MrGleboPedo]

I think it okay to speak own language, but also it’s kinda rude to speak it between each other while third person does not understand you. I live in bilingual country btw

[@tafit84]

I feel you... I'm German :)

[@Foreignmelonly]

He was talking with his hands wayyy more after getting them done lol 😂

[@skrily35p20]

Feelin himself 😂

[@TheDayTripDiva]

Exactly 😂😂

[@jadelilly420]

Don't we all though 🤣

[@Power_Verse_]

I knew he was getting his nails done but i didn't think he was getting acrylics 😂😂 he fly tho!

[@lynnloww]

Got him feelin all pretty n sassy 💅

[@NoAssembleyRequired]

You seriously have me crying after almost every episode with your positivity and hopeful outlook toward people, no matter who they are. You're amazing, dude

[@DEVINdDAVIS]

I love his reviews...he goes to the really weird and worst places everywhere....

[@lonecat8472]

The best part about the show it gives businesses a second chance to explain themselves, there are 2 sides to every transaction. With reviews you usually only get to see the customer's perspective.

[@wq198mnr]

bubblebryan haha oh ya I remember him eating some nasty food lmao

[@michaellloyd200]

@@lonecat8472 4lhlh

[@stirfry3069]

bubblebryan yeah but this idea has happened with Nathan for you as well which was earlier.

[@curiousgeorgia11.11]

Hope Taji gets his Sean Evans from Hot Ones treatment with ‘One Stars’ I really need to see more 😅

[@anjacullen994]

Why do people think just because someone is speaking a different language, that they don’t understand, that they’re automatically being rude?? How would you know if you don’t speak it??😂

[@ferfiti]

They believe the act of talking a language that they don't understand is rude in itself.

[@somexp12]

Anja Cullen You’d know by virtue of the fact that the average person will exploit every advantage you allow them. In any event, Lisa actually explains what much of that perception is about. The issue to her wasn’t really the different language. Vietnamese, like many other East Asian languages, varies its tone to change the meaning. English speakers use the same to express emotions. This means that they can sound angry, sarcastic, taunting or whatever while actually talking about something boring. If you spoke like that in English you’d make some enemies. That said, many of those reviewers likely earned the gossip that likely did occur. From what some technicians tell me, certain Salon clientele are very entitled and come with hostility, unrealistic demands, and a willingness to scam employees for free services.

[@ravenesqueone3033]

Rude is rude, in any language.

[@seyiesoul3104]

@@ferfiti because they themselves doesn't that to others so they feel like others are doing the same to them just negative minded people all around the world really sad to know and see this mother earth is dying and the stupid creatures (human being) inside it is killing it we need to wake up and safe mother earth it's the only place where we can survive without and artificial life support Safe mother earth 🌍 and safe ourselves #high_time_to_start_working_for_a_change

[@LeatherCladVegan]

Em-chang, mi-chin-nyeon! Hmm?

[@ems3376]

I really liked Lisa in her interview. She knows what she’s selling, she defends her employees. Granted I don’t work for her, and I haven’t been to her salon but I get where she’s coming from. People can be entitled and racist.

[@connyc23]

"the more people have money, the more they demand" Lisa dropping the TRUTH

[@bbeenn]

Welcome to Vince Media. A new thing, for fun.

[@nostalgicuniverse9747]

Haha

[@alexisrose5353]

Lmfao

[@ThatFilmisGnarly]

the fact that vice actually favorited your comment, makes this even better. yall need to buy some slogans off of Lisa, she's a marketing genius.

[@bbace87]

Lmaaaooooo

[@vincentd1029]

as a Vince,I approve this message

[@yannpage6769]

The girls are so awesome, I feel like they’re trying their best and people want more and more. Bless them

[@Greatendeav0rs]

I'm glad they gave him a leisurely episode because his back must be tired from carrying Vince.

[@ReplayedCo]

Vince media a new thing, just for fun

[@michaellimbeck5671]

I give this comment five stars *****

[@SunaAoimori]

Who is vince? his boyfriend?

[@pcd1377]

When they're not re-releasing old content from 6 years ago with a new title, it's One Star Reviews that account for 96% of VICE's YT views 😂😂😂

[@Oliknuxx]

“Maybe it’s a projection of my low self esteem” hahaahah I’ve NEVER heard anything so real. Bad reviews are just Keyboard Karen’s. Let’s be REAL.

[@AlgoCurioso2.0]

Vince media channel nail it.

[@zack4life346]

My favourite channel :)

[@kelvint5508]

Gotta think of Vietnamese salons like barbers. They have conversations about everyday real world things that happen. Add in the fact that the tone of a 1st gen Viet is much louder and we speak with a lot of expression. Customers, dont feel weirded out asking what they are talking about. Some employees that have been living there for several years can explain and you guys can join in the fun, but if they cant explain just have sympathy and understand that employee has most likely recently immigrated to the US.

[@Arh870]

I hate racist women that go to nail salons. The Vietnamese guy that usually does my pedicures is the best. I chat with him a lot and he’s told me he wishes more people were like me. What’s sad is I’m not doing anything above and beyond, I’m just chatting and being nice. Sad that that stands out to him.

[@vlonedrifter]

If Shia Lebeouf & Michael Cera had a baby together...

[@chaunybuck6065]

FAX 📠

[@angiehernandez7791]

Olive tree too

[@shannonweidinger3930]

Omg spot on haha

[@derwones]

h3h3?

[@LeatherCladVegan]

But they're both dudes, bro

[@Bananapocalypse]

“Maybe it was just a projection of my low self esteem” bro 😂😭

[@VivekBabbar]

What an amazing episode. I like how Taji concluded the supposed 'rudeness' of the staff due to the language barrier. He said that "maybe it's a projection of my low self-esteem". That's the only reason why a person would think that someone is making fun of them even if they are talking in a language they are not familiar with.

[@ItzRetz]

I'm socially awkward myself but this guy is in an entirely different league. There's silent awkward like myself and talk too much awkward like this guy.

[@marcogau2086]

You also write akwardly.

[@ItzRetz]

@@marcogau2086 Typing correctly = awkwardly??? I don't get it lmao

[@sasmatee]

That’s part of his character

[@ThatFilmisGnarly]

tbf, he's on a show where he's forced to interview people. His producers make him ask questions. The show would be less fun if he just stayed silent (tho, there's an art project or 'social experiment' to be had there)

[@shimon3166]

it's partly the editing too which makes it even funnier

[@arielgallo3266]

whoever does this 90s style graphics is great

[@denverabella279]

Everyone would agree that Vince Channel should give this guy a raise.

[@Agumon5]

Next episode, the worst reviewed drug dealer in Los Angeles.

[@stuliw272]

Lol weak heroin fake crack damn tajis gonna be disappointed

[@sofiab.9129]

Yesss

[@24Kev]

Dispensary lol

[@kryptichands968]

Saul on 43rd?

[@mataj0to561]

Coke was stale

[@lc6997]

I can handle tajiis awkwardness, but the “nailicle” thing really pushed my limits

[@BBBUrMom]

"Just for fun" Vice: 13 Million Subs

[@kaylalouw3041]

im here to sadly report that Taji is suffering from intense backpain, after carrying the WHOLE channel on his back

[@circleofsorrow4583]

Good one Kayla! ROFLOL! 👍 😐

[@qmarkp98]

Bruuuuhh

[@prescottmajette5290]

That's the damn truth there.

[@kaylalouw3041]

Antonio CGonzález 💀💀

[@MoniqueSinha]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SweetHoneyMack]

"How old's your son?" "He's now ten!" "No way!" That was hella sick

[@BrandiTV]

I LOVE YOU TAJI!!!!! 🤣🙌🏼 And honestly the owner Lisa is awesome and real, and super beautiful💚

[@focuswest2736]

Lol

[@Peacependants]

I completely agree. She’s a nice lady

[@matthewshaffer9427]

.....try waking up to her😬🤪😂

[@rebeccabutterworth6665]

I LOVE YOU BRANDI

[@thekawaiicripple]

Brandi! 💕 You should do 1 star rated special treats haha

[@Ferrari360Spyder]

I like this brother for being a truthful man, he's not going in to these places to bash them or pick at em for their negative reviews but to really find the truth behind the 1 star reviews. Despite his awkwardness he has a very good heart.

[@adamkhan5468]

well if u went in the store with a big ass camera for a media channel or whatever they’ll do there job 10x better 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@hipnhappenin]

I really enjoyed the part when the women were speaking Vietnamese to each other and it seemed like they were making fun of Taji right in front of him. But really they were just talking about their work and it was Taji's own insecure projection that made them out to be worse than they were. It was short and comical but so very true and relatable.

[@Philthee24]

Vice is probably going to fire him, because he's too good and he's raising the ratings. Taji is gold

[@Sher0420-v]

The voice overs on the reviews!

[@TheseYeahThese]

Go to the original of this series "philipsolotv"

[@24Kev]

Why would they fire him? This is the only videos I watch from Vice lol

[@skazzermars6149]

I love how he comes in and subtley throws in pieces of their bad reviews in the way he communicates to them LMAO

[@televisualfreedom4024]

I come from a family of Vietnamese refugees and almost all of my mom and her siblings had their own nail salons. My mom faced not only the same challenges that this nail salon did, but a few others, like working all alone in the salon while the liquor store next store was constantly robbed, fearing she could be next. But she did not have the luxury at the time to just quit. She had a family to support. When my family worked our way to be able to let her sell her shop, it was a relief. Even though her shop was closed, we've had some of our closest friends come from that shop. To this day, they remain close friends of our family. I'm first generation Vietnamese-American and I am so proud of our family's humble background. This video definitely is a reminder of the hard work of not only my mom, but the rest of our family who owned nail salons. It was a vehicle to get our seeds planted here in America and to create a better life for ourselves. To Lisa: Con muốn gởi co Lisa nhiều may mắn. Chúc mừng có nhiều thành công được hơn 27 năm!

[@Thankyouham]

I feel like he’s baked everytime he does this

[@autumnrain7626]

@@danielreso6433 LOL

[@Milesamanjaro]

Taji isn't the man we asked for, but he is the man we need.

[@giggles7179]

That she was entirely honest and upfront is a real credit to her. Achieving success in any kind of a business in Beverly Hills is notoriously difficult and the fact that her nail salon has managed to remain in business for so many years is astounding, particularly with a staff with such language barriers. I definitely hope you took the time to leave your own review and hopefully this video can also result in a few more customers giving them an opportunity to prove their quality and value.

[@agiverreviga4592]

The editing makes this show much better

[@samchun5427]

"Maybe it was just a projection of my low self esteem *smiles*" poor guy really is carrying the weight of this channel on his back

[@kimberbell4238]

I love that you gave them a fair shake. I've been manicurist for 30 years....I think Lisa was very honest. Good work takes time and money, and some clients want alot for nothing!!

[@WildVee]

Okay, but at no point should it be painful or damage your natural nail. The nail techs were going over the nail with an electric drill which caused a burning sensation, that's extremely bad. Even if the place is cheap it should not harm it's customers like that at any point

[@BubblemouseM]

I feel like with a camera crew in the salon the experience is obviously going to be a bit different (no crap talking, patience, effort levels, niceness and politeness of staff etc) so I don’t feel like this is a fair representation of what they’re like or how they operate on a normal business as usual day, but hey, in this video everyone did seem nice and put in effort etc

[@BubblemouseM]

I do feel like if you go to a salon run and worked by Vietnamese ladies that them talking to eachother in Vietnamese is 100% fine and acceptable. If people don’t understand the language and feel uncomfortable they don’t have to go there. These ladies don’t have to speak in their second language to one another just to make you feel less insecure, they’re just communicating with eachother in their native language and that’s more efficient for them. If you want to go to a salon where everyone speaks English that’s totally cool! But I think shaming someone for communicating with their peers, who all speak the same language as them, for efficiency sake is kinda mean :/ and tbh if you didn’t understand the language how would you know they’re talking rude about you? You can’t just assume, and I think a lot of the time it’s a projection of someone’s own insecurities because they don’t understand and human beings naturally have a fear of things they can’t understand and usually assume the worst. Just my two cents 🥺

[@krzlcve]

@@BubblemouseM you summarized it perfectly! I couldn't have put it better

[@domdj9476]

How would the cameras fit, wouldn't it be cramped af

[@wowzers6178]

@@BubblemouseM I agree with you but I can see how some can perceive it as rude when you can speak the language but choose not to. It's akin to whispering in public. Others can start to think you a are whispering about them.

[@jvmartiniano]

he been in some that were rude anyway lol

[@lorenswagerty9875]

He’s the star. Someone just let him run the show he’s down for anything

[@ReplayedCo]

@Anonymous he does not edit it wtf lmao

[@estherramos1114]

“The more people have money, the more they demand” I got goosebumps from that wow

[@remirichard2403]

That's gotta be one of the realest interviews in this series. Straight up honesty.

[@CastaniaMonet]

my old boss terrified me and was so so mean and condescending but acted like an angel to anyone who wasnt my coworkers, hope thats not the case here :(

[@MariamMariam-ue7vz]

Some of the techs at the salon I used to go to told me their boss was the same. Didn’t surprise me bc she was over the top fakery nice to customers and the techs all looked at her warily.

[@huskydadtokoda]

A saxophone?? Are you kidding me, that is so hard! And she actually did it and it looked awesome. I'm obsessed with this series.

[@sarshrimp1476]

The shade thrown at people complaining about them speaking vietnamese was beautiful.

[@freddyspoons8512]

You should do a secret camera. Cuz when they know they are being recorded people tend to be on their best behavior

[@urgbos]

Freddy Spoons that's part of the schtick

[@xiMeSsi]

You also want to see if their best is still crap.

[@liesbeth7954]

Taji is the most realistic, depressing, yet wholesome person I've ever seen on the internet. Always cheers me up.

[@persefinyrickman9483]

As a licensed nail tech I can tell you that the electric file should NEVER burn! The second you feel any kind of heat the nerves under your nail plate have already been damaged past the point of return. And really e files shouldn't be used on natural nails....it kills me.

[@pipermarie8393]

I’m not a nail tech but I’ve been getting my nails done over 10 years and this gave me anxiety. I commented too because there shouldn’t be pain involved in this process. A lil discomfort at times with the file but nothin like what he said. I’m like...that’s not normal lol

[@rjm5080]

girl, he'll be fine it's not that deep unless there's some serious injury. Nails grow out fast. People have different levels of sensitivity and pain tolerance. Also this was his first time and the whole theme of the video was to nitpick on the experience.

[@kimw92]

The drills not being used on natural nails, in my opinion, should be true! After removing my gel polish, if I don't go back in to get it redone right away, my natural nails are scratchy, thin and break easily due to the over sanding they do prior to gel polish. I'm now trying to grow out the damage from my recent gel polish experience at the beginning of September.

[@EllieMirrored]

Oh it hurt mine when I got mine done thought it was normal…

[@EllieMirrored]

And ye my nails did bleed…

[@jaysoraz]

"So it's my fault not your's." "Heehhaaayeah 😅"

[@tjadification]

I've been binging Taji's videos and honestly love him. He's so chill, open minded, and adorable.

[@marys3738]

I'm socially awkward too and sometimes don't notice he is being awkward until someone points it out in the comments lol.

[@bw4500]

Exactly. I always read those and wonder what they're referring to. That's when I realise I am awkward haha.

[@Joseph-hc1nx]

This guy is the only reason I'm subbed to vice atm. Love his work.

[@plarnston]

I'm subbed for Taji and Hamilton 🥺🙏

[@alisapyykkonen3233]

This was a heartwarming review. I love how the tables turned and showed how bigoted and self-centered can the western customer base be.

[@janesays7894]

I love this one! It really puts things into perspective and Lisa was on point about the discrimination she and her staff are up against on the daily! What an awesome woman Lisa is! She truly has her employees back and that is so refreshing!

[@amapparatistkwabena]

I’m a guy and have never thought of someone clipping my nails for me (cause I’m a punk and scared as hell), much less getting them treated with all the pampering. This video appealed to me because it gives us an inside look at places that can sometimes be treated unfairly. I really enjoyed it. Please do more.

[@eillareid7310]

go get ur nails done bro it’s nbd

[@ARSZLB]

“you so nice, we wish everyone like you” awww! ☺️ they’re so sweet! once in a while i go the nail salon with my mother and while she gets her nails FULLY done, i usually just get a very simple bare bones manicure (no polish) and sometimes a 30min massage as well because most salons where i live do massages as well, and the petite Asian nail techs have some insane strength, i have no idea how they do it haha! regardless of what specific nationality of Asians work in each nail salon, they’re ALWAYS so nice and warm and welcoming no matter which salon i go to. i wish everyone like them! 😆

[@jdwy3932]

Taji has such a wholesome smile

[@mangofree]

The second I saw the reviews about the employees speaking Vietnamese I knew that a bunch of those reviews came from some racist white ladies. I’m sure some are legitimate complaints but most seem to be rude customers who couldn’t handle that employees spoke to each other in a language they couldn’t understand, have no concept of the way other languages sound and how they’re different from English, and assume that everything being said is about them (ya know bc they’re the most special person and everyone wants to talk about them). Even the reviews with photos I’m a bit wary of. They seemed to be a lot of manicures that got messed up in some way, probably truly from their own doing like not waiting til their nails were dry enough. (I’ve literally done this and messed up my own manicure on a couple occasions but it was 100% my own fault.) I’m sure it’s also a lot of jumping on the bandwagon and giving shitty reviews after seeing the other bad reviews. Idk. No business is perfect and obviously they knew they were being filmed, but the majority of those reviews complaining about the language, the speed, quality, etc. are racist or demanding more than they’re paying for (since they’re clearly not willing to pay for more, but still want the same result). And the comment about the employees being slaves also feels VERY racist. They seemed like really nice people here. It’s amazing that when you treat others, even people working for you, like human beings, the experiences tend to be a lot better.

[@KamalasNotLikeUs]

Just about anybody would be slightly uncomfortable in a room of people, laughing and talking in a different language than one the person knows.

[@MariamMariam-ue7vz]

You’re making way too many accusations about racism. You weren’t there and you don’t know why ppl felt compelled to review negatively. Of course everyone would be on best behaviour when they’re being filmed.

[@pedrosantos6183]

@@KamalasNotLikeUs no.

[@earbear2125]

@@KamalasNotLikeUs I have something to tell you bestie

[@susiem.2068]

@@KamalasNotLikeUs No.

[@KK-he9ne]

I love these 1 star review videos. Keep them coming, Vince!

[@faxxc6429]

He should do this but sneak a camera cause they can show different things when there is cameras present

[@esotericleigh]

Dude I feel bad for her!!! People in Beverly Hills are SNOODY! I’m leaving a 5 star review right now!

[@Estradarp]

Same

[@kayladenette5872]

ok but they gave him like 5 different nail shapes lmao

[@hlevin7419]

ONLY give a review if you have gone in person and had an experience. You don’t know she could be faking the attitude for the show.

[@ol3770]

Kayla Denette its intentional. Some actually want more than one kind of nail shape. Coffin shape pairs with almond or stiletto shape are seen often, especially on instagram.

[@saulbravo3485]

Don't you mean Snobby?

[@PaoloRigotti]

I love how he gives them 5 starts at the end. Loving this show!

[@Emi-bk4sr]

Omg the typing with long nails😂😂 now he understands the struggle

[@charlesfrederick8567]

When I first started watching this series, Taji seemed pretty weird, and dorky looking, but he's starting to look/act cooler, and more charismatic. maybe he's actually becoming cooler, or maybe I'm just getting more familiar with him.

[@lexadecimal3089]

he was always "cool".. you cant pull of what he does unless you know yourself and exactly what you're doing. someone can be weird and cool at the same time. i think you're just becoming more tolerant of people you dont understand. so good for you, but maybe try to stop judging people for their looks and surface personality quirks. start judging them by how they treat people and what they contribute to the world. :)

[@kimw92]

The awkwardness is part of the awesomeness in my opinion. He is doing his best to put everyone at ease, even if it means breaking some social norms. Seems like a nice, genuine guy.

[@glockstitch]

As someone who grew up with a father who speaks Vietnamese I can say she is speaking facts. The sounds made while speaking the language are nothing like English and can be easily misunderstood emotionally. It’s not just Vietnamese either, if a third wheel in any situation and the other 2 wheels are speaking a way you can’t understand it is so easy to think the worst. It seems like a good business with some snobby customers.