Applause is a full-service salon located in the hub of Old Town Scottsdale and convenient to the Main Street arts and antiques district. With separate areas for hair and nails and private rooms for facials and massage, you'll feel like you've stepped into a mini day spa. The salon opened its doors more than 20 years ago and has the atmosphere of a friendly neighborhood beauty parlor. But don't let the modest decor fool you, this joint is home to some of the Valley's favorite stylists and talented professionals including the divine Nail Goddess (see review below or visit her website). And with the countless diversions of downtown Scottsdale right outside the door, you'll want to make Applause the first stop in a day of dining, shopping and mischief making!

Products: Jingles, Bioelements, Crew for Men, Royal Touch, J Beverly Hills, Sudzz FX, Abba, Bed Head, L'anza, Redken, Nail Tek, Hydration Therapy, OPI, Creative

Rates: $$ ($ Inexpensive, $$ Moderate, $$$ Pricey, $$$$ Ultra Pricey)

Square Footage: 2000

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am to 7pm, evenings by appointment

Payments Accepted: MasterCard, Discover, Visa

What's Nearby: Within walking distance of great restaurants like RA Sushi and Bandera's, lots of shopping and art galleries. Plan to spend an afternoon!

SpaGirl Review

Oh dear goddess of nails, please make my tootsies soft, coiffed and pretty. And it shall be done. For low and behold, Applause Salon is home to none other than ... are you ready for this ... Suzanne, the one and only Nail Goddess. She's got a gift folks and if you're ever anywhere near downtown Scottsdale, you'll have to stop in and treat yourself to one great pedicure.

During my visit, the Nail Goddess clipped, shaped, filed, buffed and scraped for nearly an hour (and no, I am not a hobbit!). Then I was pampered with a wonderful exfoliating scrub followed by a mint-laced lotion that made my legs and feet feel tingly and cool. She really impressed me too with her attention to the little things (like slipping on my sandals BEFORE she painted my toes -- why hasn't everyone thought of that?) Oh divine Miss Nail Goddess, thank you for my sparkly red toes and my velvety soft soles! Now can someone do something with my hair?