# Nail Salons in Singapore

A classic gel manicure in Singapore typically costs $23–54, with express gel from about $25 and gel pedicures $25–40; nail art is extra, often from $20. Heartland and home-based salons sit at the low end. Check hygiene (fresh files, sterilised metal tools) and avoid prepaid packages you cannot use quickly.

## Key facts
- Listings: 435
- Median years in business: 10

## Prices in Singapore
Prices from salon menus and Singapore round-ups (2024–2025). Central mall salons charge more than heartland and home-based studios.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Express manicure (no gel) | S$10–S$20 per session |  |
| Express gel manicure | S$25–S$30 per session |  |
| Classic gel manicure | S$23–S$54 per session | Includes shaping, cuticle care and single-colour gel |
| Gel pedicure | S$25–S$40 per session |  |
| Gel manicure + pedicure combo | S$45–S$58 per session |  |
| Nail art add-on | S$20–S$40 per set | Depends on design complexity |

## How to choose
- Watch the tools: files and buffers should be new or single-use, and metal tools should come out of a sterilisation pouch or steriliser, not a jar.
- Ask how gel is removed. Soaking or careful filing protects the nail plate; aggressive drilling or peeling causes thinning.
- Compare like for like: "express" usually skips cuticle work, while "classic" includes shaping and cuticle care.
- Pay per visit or buy only small packages; beauty businesses topped CASE's complaint list in 2025.
- Home-based studios can be good value, but confirm the address, cancellation rules and payment method in writing.

## Red flags
- Reused files, buffers or foot-spa tubs that are not cleaned between customers.
- Cutting cuticles deep enough to draw blood.
- Unlisted add-ons appearing on the bill (gel removal, art, "long nail" surcharges).
- Pressure to buy multi-session packages on your first visit.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Bellissima Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/bellissima-nails), Orchard · 390 Orchard Rd · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2000
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-ang-mo-kio), Ang Mo Kio · 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Unit B1 - 30 · 2 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · registered 2004
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 1 Jelebu Road, #04-02, Bukit Panjang Plaza, 1 Jelebu Rd, #04-02 · 3 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT · registered 2004
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-jurong-west), Jurong West · 1 Jurong West Central 2, #03-26A · 2 min walk from Boon Lay MRT · registered 2004
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-hougang), Hougang · 1187 Upper Serangoon Rd, #01-43 The Midtown · 4 min walk from Hougang MRT · registered 2004
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 120 Maxwell Rd, #B1-39 MRT · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2004
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · 180 Kitchener Road, Mall, #03 - 27 City Square · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2004
- [Nails in Vogue](https://lookup.sg/biz/nails-in-vogue), Bishan · 9 Bishan Pl, #01-28A Junction 8 · 1 min walk from Bishan MRT · registered 2003
- [Twenty Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/twenty-nails), Toa Payoh · 85C Lor 4 Toa Payoh Unit 1-372 · 4 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 2014
- [Dolish Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/dolish-nail-spa), Tampines · 825 Tampines Street 81, #01-66 Shop T West · 9 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2012
- [Skosk Beautique](https://lookup.sg/biz/skosk-beautique), Queenstown · 2 College Ave West Stephen Riady Centre · 13 min walk from Dover MRT · registered 2015
- [N20 Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/n20-nail-spa-jurong-east), Jurong East · 3 Gateway Dr, #B1-07 Westgate Mall · 1 min walk from Jurong East MRT · registered 2016
- [Nailz Haus](https://lookup.sg/biz/nailz-haus-ang-mo-kio), Ang Mo Kio · 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #B1-24 AMK Hub · 2 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · registered 2016
- [Painted Nail Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/painted-nail-bar), River Valley · 374 River Valley Rd · 3 min walk from Great World MRT · registered 2017
- [Better Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/better-nails), Yishun · 742 Yishun Ave 5 · 3 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 2020
- [Mirror Mirror Hair and Nail Lounge](https://lookup.sg/biz/mirror-mirror-hair-and-nail-lounge), Orchard · 402 Orchard Rd #04-18 Delfi Orchard · 5 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2021
- [Eileen Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/eileen-nails), Toa Payoh · 102B Bidadari Park Dr · 3 min walk from Woodleigh MRT · registered 2019
- [Nails Actually](https://lookup.sg/biz/nails-actually), Buona Vista · 36 Holland Drive. #01-11 Buona Vista Community Club Building · 4 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · registered 2020
- [NailDesu](https://lookup.sg/biz/naildesu), Chinatown · 69B Pagoda St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2020
- [LUX NAILS and SPA](https://lookup.sg/biz/lux-nails-and-spa), Upper Thomson · 301 Upper Thomson Rd, #02-11 · 1 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT · registered 2021
- [Golden Nail & Lash](https://lookup.sg/biz/golden-nail-and-lash), Orchard · 14 Scotts Rd, #04-88 Far East Plaza · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2024
- [Nails By YS](https://lookup.sg/biz/nails-by-ys), Sembawang · 108B Canberra Walk · 7 min walk from Canberra MRT · registered 2023
- [A.T The Nail Bar X Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/a-t-the-nail-bar-x-salon), Hougang · 2 Jln Lokam #01-45 · 7 min walk from Bartley MRT
- [Painted Nail Bar @ Orchard](https://lookup.sg/biz/painted-nail-bar-orchard), Orchard · 402 Orchard Rd #01-06 Delfi Orchard · 5 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Project Nails Katong](https://lookup.sg/biz/project-nails-katong), Katong · 138 E Coast Rd · 4 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Shugar Prestige](https://lookup.sg/biz/shugar-prestige), Somerset · 290 Orchard Rd #05-08A Paragon · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [AgnesG Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/agnesg-nails-serangoon), Serangoon · 1 Maju Ave, #01-03 · 19 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT
- [De Nailz Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/de-nailz-spa), Katong · 50 E Coast Rd, #02-89 Roxy Square 2 · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Nails Fifth Avenue Tiong Bahru](https://lookup.sg/biz/nails-fifth-avenue-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · 11a Boon Tiong Rd, #01-10 · 2 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Peony Tokyo Nail Salon and Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/peony-tokyo-nail-salon-and-academy), Dhoby Ghaut · 103 Penang Rd · 3 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT

## By area
- Orchard: 69
- Bugis: 27
- Downtown Core: 25
- Rochor: 23
- Tampines: 21
- Outram: 19
- Somerset: 19
- Bedok: 18
- Hougang: 16
- Bukit Merah: 15
- Marine Parade: 15
- Chinatown: 14
- Queenstown: 14
- Jurong West: 13
- Kallang: 13

## FAQs
### How much is a gel manicure in Singapore?
Most neighbourhood and mall salons charge $23–54 for a classic gel manicure that includes shaping and cuticle care, while express gel manicures start around $25–30. Gel pedicures cost roughly $25–40, and nail art usually adds $20 or more depending on the design. Central or premium salons sit at the top of the range.

### Do nail salons in Singapore need a licence?
There is no specific licence for nail services, and manicures and pedicures are listed by the Police as services with no massage component, so they do not need a massage establishment licence. That means hygiene standards depend on the salon, so check how tools are cleaned before you book.

### How long does a gel manicure last?
Gel polish typically lasts two to three weeks before regrowth or lifting shows. Many salons offer a short fix period if the gel chips within a few days. Have gel removed properly by soaking rather than peeling it off, which strips layers of the nail plate.

### Are nail salon packages safe to buy?
Packages carry the risk of losing unused sessions if the salon closes. CASE recorded 2,113 beauty-industry complaints in 2025, with about two in five involving prepayment losses from sudden closures. Keep packages small, pay by credit card, and favour CaseTrust-accredited beauty businesses, which must insure prepayments.

## Sources
- Singapore Police Force – Massage Establishment Licence (exempt services): https://www.police.gov.sg/Business-E-Services/Apply-for-Massage-Establishment-Licence
- CASE – 2025 complaint statistics media release: https://www.case.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Media-Release%E2%80%9476.2-per-cent-surge-in-beauty-complaints-in-2025-with-consumers-losing-over-2.1m.pdf

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.