By the end of the 1980s, over 125,000 Vietnamese refugees had settled in the United States, and word had spread among the close-knit community that nail salons were a viable business to earn a stable income and become self-sufficient.

Dubbed 'the most luxurious nail salon in the world', The Townhouse features private mani-and-pedi booths, ultra high-end interiors, and an eye-catching marble manicure bar—and that's just the aesthetics.

Spa manicures provide not just a longer-lasting result, but also an enjoyable experience that can help promote health and well-being. Although there may be some additional cost associated with the extra products and services used during a spa manicure, the overall benefits can outweigh the extra expense.

Shabana Karim is the founder and owner of successful UAE chain The Nail Spa.