# Nail Salons in Bugis

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: 27
- Median years in business: 7

## 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 27)
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-bugis), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #03-01 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2004
- [Deluxe Nails and Eyelashes](https://lookup.sg/biz/deluxe-nails-and-eyelashes), Bugis · 3 New Bugis St, #03-129 · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 1994
- [Espana Line](https://lookup.sg/biz/espana-line), Bugis · 470 N Bridge Rd, #02-01A Bugis Cube · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 1994
- [Nail Boulevard](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-boulevard), Bugis · blk 231 bain street #01-71A Bras Basah Complex · 3 min walk from Bras Basah MRT · registered 2018
- [Lavender Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/lavender-nails), Bugis · 3 New Bugis St, #03-85/105/106Singapore · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2019
- [Al Glamour House](https://lookup.sg/biz/al-glamour-house), Bugis · 3 New Bugis St, #03-89/101 & 102 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2019
- [Thuy Nail Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/thuy-nail-salon), Bugis · 3 New Bugis St, #03-88 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2018
- [Amory Nails Art](https://lookup.sg/biz/amory-nails-art), Bugis · 180 Bencoolen St, #01-65 · 3 min walk from Rochor MRT · registered 2019
- [The nail journal](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-nail-journal), Bugis · 3 New Bugis St, #03-75/76/77/79 · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2020
- [Angel Nail Lashes Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/angel-nail-lashes-studio), Bugis · 3 New Bugis St, #03-89/90 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2022
- [Lyna Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/lyna-nails), Bugis · 3 New Bugis St, #03-48 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2022
- [Annie Nail Art](https://lookup.sg/biz/annie-nail-art), Bugis · 3 New Bugis St, #03-128 · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2022
- [Sunny Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/sunny-nails), Bugis · 420 N Bridge Rd, #01-28 NORTH BRIDGE CENTRE · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2024
- [Yume Nail Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/yume-nail-bar), Bugis · 1 Liang Seah St, #02-14 Liang Seah Place · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Ce'LaVie Nails Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/celavie-nails-spa), Bugis · #03-06 Bugis Cube 470 North Bridge road · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Snailart](https://lookup.sg/biz/snailart), Bugis · 190 Middle Road #02-20 Fortune Centre Singapore · 3 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [The Nails By Lynn](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-nails-by-lynn), Bugis · 24 Liang Seah St, #24 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Hanah Nails Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/hanah-nails-salon), Bugis · 3 New Bugis St, #03-42B · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Pinkies Nail Spa & Foot Reflexology](https://lookup.sg/biz/pinkies-nail-spa-and-foot-reflexology), Bugis · 3 New Bugis St, #03-107,108 109 & 124 · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Clover Prestige Hair and Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/clover-prestige-hair-and-nail-spa), Bugis · 3 Temasek Blvd, #02-602 Suntec City Tower 2 · 2 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [In Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/in-spa), Bugis · 149 Rochor Rd · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Nail Doodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-doodle), Bugis · 233A Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Beauty Me](https://lookup.sg/biz/beauty-me), Bugis · 3 New Bugis St, #02-CSL19 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Dora's Nail Art](https://lookup.sg/biz/doras-nail-art), Bugis · 470 N Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Le Lash and Nail Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/le-lash-and-nail-bar), Bugis · 47 Haji Ln, Bugis, Bugis · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [FingerTip Nail Care](https://lookup.sg/biz/fingertip-nail-care), Bugis · 180 Bencoolen St · 2 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [Polished Divas Nail Lounge](https://lookup.sg/biz/polished-divas-nail-lounge), Bugis · 237 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT

## 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.