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Jenny Bui

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The Resume

    (circa 1970- )
    Born in Cambodia
    Nail artist
    Owns the salons Jenny’s Spa in the Bronx and Nails on 7th in Harlem
    Known for her use of Swarovski crystals applied to acrylic nails
    Most famous client is Cardi B

Why she might be annoying:

    She went to cosmetology school planning to become a hairdresser, but switched to nails after seeing a friend giving a manicure.
    A manicure session with her can last three hours and cost $300.
    She calls herself ‘the Queen of Bling.’
    She named one of her daughters Cianna, after her Toyota Sienna minivan.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her family fled Cambodia when she was eight.
    After six years of living in refugee camps, she and her mother were able to emigrate to Canada, having been sponsored by an older brother already living there.
    When she first opened a salon in Harlem, customers would hurl racial insults at her and mock her still-shaky grasp of English.
    Her nail designs are intended to last for four weeks, while a normal manicure lasts only one week.
    She has customers who fly in from England and Australia to have her do their nails.
    Cardi B called her ‘a second mom.’

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 36 Votes: 91.67% Annoying