# Nail Salons in Katong

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: 12
- Median years in business: 9

## 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 12)
- [Project Nails Katong](https://lookup.sg/biz/project-nails-katong), Katong · 138 E Coast Rd · 4 min walk from Marine Parade 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
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-katong), Katong · 80 Marine Parade Rd, #01-54 Parkway Parade · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2004
- [De Aurora Beauty](https://lookup.sg/biz/de-aurora-beauty), Katong · Parkway Centre, 1 Marine Parade Central · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2017
- [Quinny Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/quinny-nails), Katong · 50 E Coast Rd, #02-103 Roxy Square 2 · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2024
- [Paint Shoppe Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/paint-shoppe-nail-spa), Katong · 63 E Coast Rd, #01-02 The Red House · 4 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [A&J Beauty Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/a-and-j-beauty-nails), Katong · 50 E Coast Rd, #02-12 Roxy Square · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [IM Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/im-nails), Katong · 83 Marine Parade Central, #01-566 · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Winnie Art](https://lookup.sg/biz/winnie-art), Katong · 50 East Coast Road #01-130 Singapore 428769, Roxy Square Shoping Centre · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [AM Cosset - Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/am-cosset-singapore), Katong · 2 East Coast Rd · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Hing Show Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/hing-show-nails), Katong · Marine Parade Promenade, 82 Marine Parade Central · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Belle La Femme](https://lookup.sg/biz/belle-la-femme), Katong · 50 East Coast Road, Roxy Square, #02-61 · 3 min walk from Marine Parade 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.