i live in Santa Cruz County as well as San Francisco. There are many salons and spas in San Francisco that are lovely but no one cares as much for customer satisfaction, health of the nails and look of the nail than Debbie Hunt. i was looking for a manicurist in this county who SANITIZES with highly graded products and uses top of the nail care products. I would never risk going to someone who isn't extraordinarily particular in caring about the health and safety of her clients, first and foremost!! In fact, I interviewed Debbie before I booked my first appointment and then was quite scrutinizing at my first go round at The Nail Spa. She did not disappoint me in any way. In fact, I have been a customer for five+ years. I have bought gift certificates for many of my friends because I want them to have the same experience as i have. She asks specifics about how I want my nails to look and then gives advice on how to care for my nails so I can maximize the time between manicures and pedicures. Debbie is outgoing, caring, personable and goes the extra mile. I don't know of another business owner where every client becomes a friend. That is just who she is. She has a loyal following. I highly recommend The Nail Spa and Debbie Hunt if you desire Superior Service and Expertise. You won't be disappointed. i am not sure who Jessica is but she has the wrong spa and definitely the wrong Debbie!!!! read more

I had the worst gel pedicure I have ever had with Debbie a few weeks ago. The nails were uneven, the polish was also uneven, clumpy and not cleaned off the surrounding skin edges. I contacted the owner, Debbie. She was "happy to refund" but wanted to see what went wrong. I was more than willing to come back to have her inspect her own work. She cancelled on me twice, went from offering a full refund ($75) to a "good faith" of $30 down to $0. She had the audacity to accuse me of messing up/altering the nails without even seeing them in person. Why I would sabotage my own pedicure ($75) and give a $25 tip is utter nonsense! I sent photos I had taken that same evening and her responses changed with each text exchange, going from a full refund to no refund to let me look at them in person to deciding the "matter was closed" sight unseen. It was so unprofessional, the worst customer service I have ever experienced and preposterous to lob an accusation that I had somehow for some unknown weird reason messed up my own pedicure. I am attaching some of the photos. Once the gel polish is on, if you trim your nails, it breaks the surface of the polish and it is very obvious. Those of you with gel manicures know this all too well. I was only in Scott's Valley for a professional training for a few weeks. Glad I never have to deal with this business again!! Customer beware!! read more

I LOVE this place!!!!!! I have "natural nails" - I go in every 4 weeks for a manicure and Debbie keeps them healthy and looking good . Her pedicures are out of this world!!!!! I just love the way my feet feel and look. It makes me smile every time I look down at my toes, and I get compliments on them all the time. I have been seeing Debie for years now. When the economy was booming it was hard to get an appointment unless you were one of her "regulars". Yet whenever she had to turn somebody away, she has always been very sweet and gracious to anyone who calls or walks in off the street. I highly recommend her shop. It is warm and relaxing; parking is free and plentiful. Now that the recession is in full swing, it is a little bit easier to get an appt., so if you want the very best manicurist in town, then call Debbie at the Nail Spa!!!!! read more

First of all I have to say to Jessica R that you are not a client of Debbie's at The Nail Spa, she has only had 1 Jessica in all her years of doing nails and she is a good friend and client to this day. To come on a message rating board and write a scathing review using a ficticious name is appaling. That being said I want to say that I as well as my daughter have been a friend and client of Debbie's for years and wouldn't go anywhere else. We get compliments daily right up until its time for our next appointment. She does a great job with nails of all types and pedicures, is meticulous and makes sure every nail is perfect before you leave. Its a fun way to spend an hour or two every other week. So if you want the best in nails and pedicures call Debbie at The Nail Spa for an appointment. read more

If you are lucky enough to get an appointment at the Nail Spa and be accepted as a new client by Debbie Hunt, who owns the salon, consider yourself as if you just hit the LOTTO! Debbie's professionalism, quality of her work, sunny personality and a wonderful spirit makes a trip to have your nails done a special one that I await with anticipation! Not only do my nails and toes look sparkly after I leave her Salon, my inner being is smiling as well after my "session" with her where I never seize to be amazed what a Life Loving, Professional, Never sacrificing quality person Debbie is! There is no comparison in the Santa Cruz County! read more

I am surprised by the other reviewers. I got my pedicure from Traci and loved every minute of it. Unlike those cheap places in town ($15-$20) where they ask you to pick out a color as soon as you walk in the door and rush to process you,Traci took the time (soaking, massaging, and polishing) to take care of my feet. It was an ultimate pampering at a reasonable price. And to add, it was CLEAN!! You don't have to worry about getting those nasty fungus/infections here. I would recommend the Nail Spa in Scotts Valley to anyone who wants a FIVE STAR SERVICE! read more

I was referred to The Nail Spa by my old nail tech many years ago because she was moving out of the area. I am a long time customer of this establishment and continue to recommend it to all of my friends, family and anyone who needs a pedicure or a manicure. Debbie has always done a wonderful job using the Young Nail products. Thanks to Debbie I get tons of compliments on my nails, they always look great! When it comes to customer service this place is top notch. read more

Debbie Hunt has been doing my nails for about 7 years. During that time, the quality has always been high and the price reasonable. I always get compliments on my nails. At different times, there have been other manicurists in the shop with Debbie. She is always professional and caring and goes the extra mile to provide customer service to any and all who come into the shop. You would be lucky to get on as a regular ciient. read more

I have previously reviewed The Nail Spa and I am in the "filtered" reviews if you wish to check that out. Debbie Hunt is the best in her field! She has been doing my nails for about 10 years! I have a regular standing appointment and as a business professional it is important to me that my hands always look nice. I can not say enough about the quality of Debbie's work and her professional and caring personality! read more

The Nail Spa is a truly great nail salon. The owner, Debbie Hunt, runs a professional operation and is an expert at her salon services. I have been a client for several years and I love the gel products she uses. My nails never break (a problem I had with previous salons) and there is no odor from the products she uses (NO MORE headache everytime my nails are done!). read more

Really Jessica - First of all, who is THEY. It's only Debbie and there is no possible way you saw her if you're using the word 'rude'. Totally ridiculous. She is always extremely gracious to anyone that calls or walks in when I'm there. You need to take that review off or decide where it is you went - or who sent you to write this here... read more

I've been getting my nails done by Debbie for many years! She is the best nail tech in town! My nails look amazing! I'm always getting compliments! Plus...Debbie is so much fun! The salon is clean and Debbie is professional and very kind! Getting my nails and toes done by Debbie is such a treat., read more

Debbie has been doing my nails for nearly 10 years and she is wonderful! Her shop is very clean and she spends a lot of time making your nails look spectacular. I would recommend her to anyone who is searching for someone well qualified, caring, and extremely sanitary. Thank you, Debbie!!! read more

As a first time client this week, I went to the Nail Spa for a sheelac manicure. Debbie did such an AMAZING job!! I just moved from Southern California to this area and I'm so grateful I found Debbie to do my nails and Pedis!! I give Debbie and The Nail Spa an A++ read more

I got THE best mani-pedi of my life from Traci at The Nail Spa. I had been wanting to try shellac which she did, and I loved it. I will have to be desperate to go back to one of the chop shops in town ever again. Oh, and best massage chair! read more

Debbie has been taking care and enhancing my nails for a number of years. I love my nails! I get complements on my nails often. It's the only nail salon I would go to. read more