# Nail Salons in Downtown Core

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: 25
- 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 25)
- [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
- [Ann's Brows Beauty](https://lookup.sg/biz/anns-brows-beauty), Tanjong Pagar · 138 Robinson Rd, #03-61 Oxley Tower · 2 min walk from Shenton Way MRT
- [Nail Lover | Press-On Nails Singapore Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-lover-press-on-nails-singapore-salon), Raffles Place · Collyer Quay, #02-11 The Arcade · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Nail Addiction](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-addiction-downtown-core), Downtown Core · 3 Temasek Blvd, #02-351 / 352 · 2 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 2005
- [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
- [Enchanted Nails Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/enchanted-nails-salon), Raffles Place · 11 Collyer Quay, #02-36 The Arcade · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2012
- [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
- [Nail Bliss](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-bliss), Raffles Place · 1 Raffles Pl, #05-08/09 One Raffles Place Tower 1 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2023
- [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
- [Summer Haven](https://lookup.sg/biz/summer-haven), Downtown Core · 1 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 2022
- [Nail County Millenia Walk](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-county-millenia-walk), Downtown Core · R&B Tea, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, 6 Raffles Blvd · 2 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [TNS Signature](https://lookup.sg/biz/tns-signature), Downtown Core · 252 North Bridge Road 03-21A Raffles City Shopping Center · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Damara Beauty Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/damara-beauty-nails), Tanjong Pagar · 100 Tras St, Unit 04 - 15 · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Juup Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/juup-nails), Marina Bay · 8A Marina Boulevard #B2-25 Marina Bay Link Mall, 8A Marina Blvd · 3 min walk from Downtown MRT
- [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
- [FE The Nail Lounge](https://lookup.sg/biz/fe-the-nail-lounge), Downtown Core · 252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City Shopping Centre, B2-18/19 · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Pixie Nail Spa Group](https://lookup.sg/biz/pixie-nail-spa-group), Tanjong Pagar · Tanjong Pagar Centre, 7 Wallich St · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Pixie Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/pixie-nail-spa-downtown-core), Downtown Core · Raffles Blvd, B1-07 to 09 Marina Square · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Who's That Chic](https://lookup.sg/biz/whos-that-chic), Clarke Quay · 01-06 1, Coleman St, The Adelphi · 3 min walk from City Hall 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
- [Nail & hair](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-and-hair), Tanjong Pagar · 138 Robinson road Oxley, tower L3 · 2 min walk from Shenton Way 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
- [Dollhouse Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/dollhouse-nails), Downtown Core · 1 Raffles Link, #B1-08 CityLink · 2 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Dora's Nail Art](https://lookup.sg/biz/doras-nail-art), Bugis · 470 N Bridge Rd · 2 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.