Rose Nails & Spa

Tanya Dinh always dreamt of owning a business. She had worked in nail salons for seven years when she fulfilled her aspiration in March 2009. After six months of searching to find the perfect location on the west side, she and her husband Thien Anh Quang were out driving and came across their Dunbar location. They knew they had found the perfect spot to establish Rose Nails & Spa. Quang co-owns the salon, and assists with paperwork, while also working full-time in computer information technology. The salon has been so successful that the couple opened a second location in Kerrisdale this past summer.

Originally from Vietnam, the couple met in Vancouver in 2005. Dinh had moved to the city as an international student in 2000, hoping to find new opportunities and help support her family who remained behind in her homeland. With good fortune on her side, a company sponsored Dinh and she was able to stay in Vancouver. Quang’s father was one of the boat people who fled war-ravaged Vietnam in 1975. He sponsored his son’s move to Canada.

Rose Nails & Spa is a sunny salon with sage green walls, which is located near the corner of West 18th Avenue and Dunbar Street.

Tanya Dinh, owner of Rose Nails & Spa

Services offered include manicures and pedicures, gel and acrylic nails, waxing services, facials, eyelash tinting and perms, and foot massages. The spa houses ten pedicure chairs and two manicure stations. Many customers like to have foot and hand treatments done simultaneously hence the high number of pedicure stations.

Dinh’s passion is to serve others and fulfil customer’s requests. She derives satisfaction from helping people look and feel their best. She is so dedicated to her clients that she willingly accommodates walk-in clients even on the busiest days.

The salon is proud to have been recognized in 2012 as one of the city’s top three nail bars in the Vancouver Courier’s Readers Choice Awards.

The couple humbly acknowledges, “We are pleased and thankful that customers voted for us.” When asked why they believe they were recognized for this award, they feel it is due to their customer service. Their customers concur as close to 90 percent return for the quality work Rose Nails & Spa provides.

They are known for their friendly staff, comfy chairs, new equipment and very reasonable prices.

The salon’s hours of operation are another attractive feature for clients. Open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday), with additional weekend and holiday hours, nail and spa services are made convenient, no matter how busy you may be. Dinh is at the business every day during the summer and leading up to Christmas, however the employees share the workload. They are flexible with their schedule and generously offer customers later appointments when requested.

While most of their clients are female there are some male clients too. The pleasure of a pedicure is not gender specific. Customers range in age from 3 to 90 years of age, however the average age group is the 30 to 50 year old set.

A rainbow of polish colours is yours for the choosing. The salon’s product of choice is OPI, which not only provide beautiful results but also is helping to lead the industry in transitioning to newer, and “greener” formulations. Since 2006, OPI has reformulated its entire line of nail lacquers, nail treatments, and nail hardeners to eliminate DBP (dibutyl phthalate) and Toluene.

Rose Nails & Spa’s promises long lasting manicures with proper care. Dinh says a gel nail treatment will remain for up to three weeks while a regular manicure can last for up to two weeks depending on the wear and tear to which you subject your hands.

The couple lives in Vancouver’s Kensington neighbourhood. They have two young children (ages 2 and 4) with a third child on the way. They are very grateful to have Quang’s parents living locally. When not working they enjoy spending time with their children at the park and taking them to special events in the area. The family has set a goal to have a well-earned vacation in the sun twice annually.

Dinh and Quang appreciate the efforts of the Dunbar Village Business Association. In particular they acknowledge the special events the BIA hosts as they say it brings new people to the neighbourhood.

If you are looking for a place to host a bridal shower, wedding or birthday party, this is a good spot to come, especially with the large bank of chairs.

The couple mentions that companies sometimes treat their employees to a visit to the salon at Christmas. This is also the time of the year that the highest volume of gift certificates is sold. The spa gets very busy in December so be sure to plan ahead if you are seeking some preholiday pampering.

Rose Nails & Spa ,3383 Dunbar Street, Vancouver BC V6S 2B9

Telephone 604-221-2200

www.rosenailsandspa.com