Pampering oneself is a good thing!

No, Martha Stewart didn’t say that, but many women who visit a local nail salon would.

After a hard day at the office, the house or just to help your mood, a manicure or pedicure can be just the thing to brighten your day.

It’s sandal weather and many women are flocking to nail salons for a pedicure! Who wants to show off cute shoes, without your toes looking pretty too!

And let’s not forget the relaxation it provides. Most nail technicians take a few minutes to massage your hands and feet, while they make them look pretty too!

Have a great salon that you frequent? Do they have great service? Great prices?

We want to hear all about them!

Nominate it to be part of our “Best Nail Salon,” as Patch unveils its Readers' Choice.

Just log in and post your vote in the comments section below. You may nominate multiple places, but please post each nomination in a separate comment so we can make sure they are all counted. Your nominee must be in Irmo, Lexington, Spring Valley or St. Andrews to be eligible.

Nominations are due by July 9.

Voting for Readers’ Choice 2012 will begin in late July and winners will be announced in August.