I was here last week and it was completely empty. Like so empty it seemed as if they were closed or something. I was the only customer from 1:30PM to 3:15PM. They continually offered me tea or something else so that was nice.
The guy was really personable and did a great job on my nails. The salon is very, very well decorated and comfortable--one of the best looking salons I've been to short of the resort day spas.
The only downside was it was a little pricy and he talked in another language most of the time to his boss. To be expected, but it still annoys me because I think it's rude. I think it was around $60+tip for a french manicure and regular pedicure.
So...
PROS
- great location and easy parking at Scottsdale Quarters
- nice salon: posh pedicure chairs
CONS
- pricey
- dead
I may or may not be back. It's so nice that it's not really overpriced, but it's still a lot to spend. It definitely feels like a middle ground between the regular chain shops and Rolfs or a resort spa.
The location is nice because it's a good place to get your nails done before or after lunch given the food places right in the Quarters and across the street.
The guy said the salon is really struggling because of the location: very few people walk by that side of the Quarters (it's on the far north end kind of by Brio).
I'm really bummed because I did a previous review about Polished Nail Spa on Shea but I don't go there anymore because 1.) they don't take credit cards and there isn't an ATM nearby and 2.) I hate their pedicure chairs.
So I'll keep Avalon in my rotation of nail salons.