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A Korean-Style Nail Salon in Saigon: What to Expect and How to Find One

In Korea, salons work by appointment, one technician per guest, with sterilised tools, authentic gel and public prices. How that compares with many Saigon salons, and five things to look for.

VESSCA · · 2 min read
Korean-style nail salon in Saigon

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Koreans living in Saigon often ask one question when looking for a nail salon: "Is there anywhere that works like salons in Korea?" This guide compares what a nail salon in Korea usually does with what to look for in Ho Chi Minh City.

How nail salons work in Korea

Most Korean salons work by appointment. Each guest has their own time slot and one technician from start to finish. Metal tools are sterilised, gels are authentic and clearly labelled, and prices are listed in advance. Sets are neat, with thin gel layers and a shape that follows the natural nail. In Vietnam, the biggest differences people notice are walk-in crowds, technicians moving between guests, and unlisted prices.

Appointment-based, one technician per guest
Appointment-based, one technician per guest · Photo: chentusoul / Pixabay

Five things to look for in Saigon

Look forHow to check
Appointments, one technician per guestAsk how many guests one technician serves at once
Machine-sterilised toolsAsk how tools are sterilised; ask to see them
Authentic Korean gelAsk the brand and see the bottle
Public pricesPrices on the website or sent in advance
Thin layers, no deep cuticle cuttingA full set takes 60–90 minutes

How VESSCA meets them

  • The owner trained in Korea and sets the salon's procedure.
  • Metal tools are sterilised in a sterilizer after every guest.
  • Gels chosen by the salon and brought from Korea: Kiss NY Tinker Gel, 눈서림 Snow Velvet / Snow Velvet Candy, Aurora Queen.
  • Appointment-based, with a limited number of guests at a time.
  • Full price list online and a 5-day warranty.
Sending a reference photo before the visit
Sending a reference photo before the visit · Photo: JESHOOTS-com / Pixabay

Language

The website is available in Korean, but staff speak Vietnamese, English and Chinese. The easiest way is to send a reference photo and short note by message, or use the booking form on the website.

Prices

SetEstimate
Hand cuticle care + plain gel~190,000₫
Hand cuticle care + jelly gel~210,000₫
Hand cuticle care + premium Korean gel~340,000₫

VESSCA is at 251/30 Le Quang Dinh, Gia Dinh ward (Binh Thanh), Ho Chi Minh City, open 9:00–20:30 daily.

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