# Nail Salons in Bukit Merah

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: 15
- Median years in business: 8

## 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 15)
- [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
- [Wonderbeau Lash & Nail Salon 萬德優美睫美甲美业中心](https://lookup.sg/biz/wonderbeau-lash-and-nail-salon), Bukit Merah · 163 Bukit Merah Central, #02-3605 · 8 min walk from Redhill MRT
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · 302 Tiong Bahru Rd · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2004
- [N20 Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/n20-nail-spa), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-174/175 VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · registered 2016
- [N for Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/n-for-nails), Bukit Merah · Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-1082 · 10 min walk from Cc31 MRT · registered 2018
- [Win Nail Spa Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/win-nail-spa-pte-ltd), Bukit Merah · 121 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-12 · 11 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2017
- [ABC Nail And Beauty Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/abc-nail-and-beauty-salon), Bukit Merah · Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-4448 · 11 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2019
- [World Nail & Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/world-nail-and-spa), Bukit Merah · 34 Jln. Bukit Ho Swee, #01-854 · 2 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2021
- [Glitzy Fingers](https://lookup.sg/biz/glitzy-fingers), Tiong Bahru · 18 Jalan Membina · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [NBC beautyshop HFC](https://lookup.sg/biz/nbc-beautyshop-hfc), HarbourFront · #02-70 Harbourfront Centre , 1 Maritime Square · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [De Nail specialist](https://lookup.sg/biz/de-nail-specialist), Bukit Merah · PCF Radin Mas BLK 32, 32 Telok Blangah Rise · 4 min walk from Telok Blangah MRT
- [The Nail Harbour](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-nail-harbour), Bukit Merah · Caribbean at Keppel Bay, 2 Keppel Bay Dr · 7 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [BeDazzle Nails Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/bedazzle-nails-spa), Bukit Merah · 321 Alexandra Rd · 10 min walk from Queenstown MRT
- [Okko Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/okko-nails), Tiong Bahru · 3 Tiong Bahru Rd · 2 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Sweet Color Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/sweet-color-nails), Bukit Merah · 40 Beo Cres, #01-20 · 4 min walk from Tiong Bahru 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.