Seattle's Best Manicures & Pedicures 2008

Satisfy your craving to be catered to at this Queen Anne day spa housed in a charming Victorian mansion.

Reviews:

• “Great Haircut”
• “Queen Anne or Eastlake – can’t go wrong”
• “Great Integrity”
• “great haircut”
• “Great Spa!”

Tips: Napolitano’s wedding specialists can tailor any package to create the perfect wedding or bridal shower.

Napolitano Day Spa Salon-Queen Anne or email Napolitano Day Spa Salon-Queen Anne

Reviews:

• “Always the same bad cuts!”
• “Aurea is the best esthetician at this salon!”
• “Good stylists and colorists”
• “Rude Staff”
• “quality hair stylist”

Gene Juarez Salons & Spa

A comfortable vintage vibe at this feminine skin-care spot on Capitol Hill.

Reviews:

• “Best Brazilian EVER!”
• “WONDERUL BIRTHDAY GIFT”
• “Perfect Brazilians, Amazing Facials, Fabulous Products”
• “My favorite place to do all my waxing! Plus, I love supporting my local female-owned businesses! Top Notch Skin Salon!!!”
• “Relaxing and Inviting with a great facial to boot!”

Tips: The spa also sells a limited assortment of jewelry, soaps and candles.

High Maintenance Skin Care or email High Maintenance Skin Care

A full-service salon that delivers what most brochures only promise—in a very aromatic way.

Reviews:

• “$7 Smoothie”
• “Not worthy of the hype, poor (actually, non-existent) customer service”
• “Ok- Products are not smell friendly”
• “High end salon without the high end attitude!”
• “Awesome atmosphere and great talent”

Tips: Enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers at the Second Saturday Art Walk on Ballard Avenue (7pm to 10pm), a monthly event founded by the salon’s owners.

Habitude at the Locks or email Habitude at the Locks

Specializes in waxing, facials, massage and skin treatments. Also offers tinting and more.

Reviews:

• “NO MORE BACK PAIN – thanks to Bobi”
• “Matthew – as close as they come in miracle workers”
• “Best Brazillian wax ever!”
• “Matthew gives the best massage I have ever had”
• “amazing facial”

Tips: Salon Dewi offers a free 15 minute “mIRacle” Heat Sauna Treatments (UV Light Box) with any hourlong message, for those gloomy days in Seattle.

Salon Dewi or email Salon Dewi

Find tropical ambience, dry desert heat and luxuries of the Far East without leaving Seattle.

Reviews:

• “Great treatments, lacking in customer service”
• “Best Spa in the west!”
• “Really Bad Experience !!!! Never again”
• “OH MY EFFING GOSH!!!! Experience the true meaning of perfection and luxurie!!!”
• “best in seattle”

Tips: Arrive five to 10 minutes prior to your appointment for the complimentary foot massage and essential oil soak, offered in the tranquil solarium.

Ummelina International Day Spa

The Manicure Bar at Nordstrom

A charming and whimsical spa and salon for girlie-girls looking for an affordable escape.

Reviews:

• “Chivahn = amazing!”
• “Worth Your Time, Money and Well-Being!!!”
• “Great place to get a color and cut!”
• “Curly hair love!!!”
• “Best Group of Hair & Body Friends a girl could have!!”

Tips: $14 Brow shaping and $20 manicures are offered during Happy Hour (Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm).

Derby Salon

Convenient evening hours, reasonable prices and modern urban ambience make this sensual Belltown spa a winner.

Reviews:

• “Get a Facial at Spa Noir!”
• “Kelleen was great!”
• “Fantabulous!”
• “Spa Noir is awesome!”
• “Love it!!”

Tips: Real bargains can be had on the last Tuesday of each month, when deep discounts are available on many services, most notably the brow shaping and eye-brightening treatment for a mere $40.

Spa Noir or email Spa Noir

Madison Park ladies get perfect pedicures and fabulous facials in surroundings meant for pampering.

Reviews:

• “Fun bachelorette party nail salon”
• “Worst Service – product ruined my shoes!”
• “Awful service. Awful manicure.”
• “Dirty.”
• “Overrated”

Tips: Make an appointment far in advance—at least three weeks for a pedicure.

Frenchy’s