Wow, that was a long and interesting article! Well worth the time I invested in it. When I left NY for TX, it was the only thing I found to be more expensive out here. Not that I ever get my nails done, I just like to pay attention to what stuff costs.
My mom insisted I get my nails done for my wedding, so I went to one of these salons in NY. They did a great job, the workers really cared and worked hard at their task. I just was never the type to care much about my nails, and on the rare occasion I apply polish, I just wind up picking it off on my own.
So sad to read about the continued exploitation of immigrants.