“Stephanie has wonderful taste,” says Malcolm Norton. High praise coming from the boss and owner of Halifax’s Best Salon, Thumpers. Norton says Garrett’s perfectionist attitude results in the best-looking gel nails in the city. “Her nails are really natural,” he explains. “She has a light touch, otherwise the gel nails end up looking like talons and no one wants to have claws.” Unless, of course, you’re Snoop Dogg. 1869 Granville, 429-4900
1st runner-up Princess Nails, 278 Lacewood, 443-9992
2nd runner-up Kara’s Urban Day Spa, 5980 Spring Garden, 422-3900