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Jessica Lee

Jessica Lee is a photojournalist and writer from Toronto currently based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is primarily interested in stories about culture, lifestyle, social justice, identity, and migration. You can see her work here: www.jessicaglee.com or follow her on Instagram @adventuresofjessicalee

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Photo essay by Jessica Lee

The Real Cost of a Manicure

In Toronto’s ubiquitous nail salons, immigrant nail technicians are underpaid, precarious, and often exploited.

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