Welcome to Jimmy’s Zen Corner

A QUIET SPACE FOR BEAUTY, HEALING AND COMING HOME TO YOURSELF.

Hello, lovely soul.

I didn’t create this salon just to paint nails.
I created it because, for a long time, I was lost in the whirlwind of life.

I was a mom of three, always rushing, always giving — rarely pausing.
I lived in a constant state of “next,” rarely feeling fully here.

Until one day, I stepped into a yoga class.
Then I learned to breathe again.
Not the shallow kind of breath you take when your mind is racing —
But the deep, healing kind that softens your shoulders and calms your heart.

I started reading about meditation. I listened to the teachings of Thầy (Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh).
And slowly, I came home — not to a place, but to myself.

“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness.
If you are attentive, you will see it.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh
Plum Village | Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation

That’s when everything changed.
I realized self-care isn’t a luxury.
It’s a return. A remembering.

So I renovated Jimmy Nail Salon with one intention:
To create a mindful nail salon in Montreal where women can do more than look good —
They can feel calm, present, and deeply cared for.

Our space is more than a nail spa — it’s a peaceful retreat where slow beauty rituals meet gentle energy.
A Zen salon in Montreal where every soak, every touch, and every scent is intentional.

And now, this blog is an extension of that intention.
It’s a little corner where I share:

• Gentle rituals to help you pause and recharge

• Stories from the salon that touched my heart

• Wellness insights for women navigating their 40s and beyond

• And tiny reminders that you don’t have to do it all — you just have to come back to you

If you’re feeling tired, scattered, or simply craving quiet —
This space is for you.

Come as you are.
Breathe. Be.
And maybe soak your feet while you’re here.

Ready to come home to yourself?

At Jimmy Nail Salon — a natural nail salon in Montreal — we offer more than nail care.
We create slow beauty rituals that restore your peace from the inside out.

💌 Book your self-care moment here
Or simply stop by — your Zen retreat awaits.

With love and stillness,
Lily Hue Duong