In the quiet Southeast Texas city of Beaumont, where word-of-mouth matters more than flashy signs, one woman’s salon has become a go-to destination for locals from all walks of life. “Tweety,” a Vietnamese-born stylist, has spent years earning the trust — and hair loyalty — of an entire community. Her journey from immigrant to U.S. citizen and successful entrepreneur reflects the long-imagined American dream—even in the most unassuming places.
Tweety arrived in the United States as a young girl in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. It was around 1979 when her parents made the difficult decision to leave their homeland in search of a better life.
“I was just a child when I came to this country,” she explained. “The hardest part was learning the language. School was tough at first.”…