Saigon’s beauty businesses get busy for Tet

A nail shop in District 10 is crowded on Thursday, two days before the Lunar New Year.

“Spending a little money will make us more confident to travel around during Tet,” a customer said. Nail shops in the city are handling 20-50 customers a day ahead of the festival, almost twice as many as usual.

A nail job costs from VND50,000-200,000 ($2-9), depending on the type of varnish and design.

A hairdressing and makeup shop has put up paper decorations of bright yellow ochna flowers to celebrate the holiday.

A woman waits patiently for her hair to curl.

Many men also think it's time to freshen up for the New Year. In the picture is a man choosing hair dye. 

Vendors at a market in District 10 have their manicures and pedicures right on the sidewalk in front of their shops.