How can I find nail and hair salons in Sukhumvit, Bangkok, and obtain international certification as a nail tech?

@Nabo ***

perfect. There are lots of great nail salons and surely experienced Thais who would be happy to provide a course to improve your skills! Enjoy!

@Us ****

I'm a straight male married to an awesome Thai woman. However, I'm a firm believer in human resources. You have to "mine" these resources like any other to find the best. I doubt that any group of people will be more qualified in the area of aesthetics.

@Nabo ***

as a solo traveler, I’ve found that it’s pretty easy to make friends in Thailand just by exploring the local coffee scene instead of drinking coffee in my hotel. Look for a cafe where you can actually sit or stand at the counter and chat with the baristas, and they’ll remember you the next time you visit.

House of Supha in Talat Noi and Old Town Cafe in the old city are especially great for this, but as a stylist staying on Sukhumvit 11, you might really like Sometimes I Feel on Sukhumvit 31. The team is very nice, and the place manages to be stylish, vintage, a little nerdy, and like being in a friend’s living room at the same time. I’d trust them to know some great stylists, or have stylish friends with great hair who are open to helping you out.

I sometimes ask baristas to tell me where to go for food, and to write down in Thai what to order. And places where I might otherwise feel totally intimidated by the language and cultural barriers just start smiling when I hand over a slip of paper. I bet you could do that with hair, too, although I think you’ll find that many of the experienced stylists are pretty comfortable speaking English.

@Nabo ***

I used to be PAINFULLY shy. There's something about Thailand that will put you in a "what's there to lose" mindset. However, I can recommend a pair of translation earbuds that will make communication MUCH easier, if you're interested.