Salon bookings surge as more primary schoolgirls opt for manicures


Polished youth: Nail technician Lew tending to a young customer at her nail salon in Taman Pelangi, Johor Baru. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: Nail salons here are seeing a rise in primary schoolgirls booking manicures ahead of Chinese New Year, with many arriving alongside their mothers for the makeover.

Nail technician Lew Bao Hui observed an increase in younger customers visiting her salon since the end of last year.

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