# Nail Salons in Outram

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: 19
- Median years in business: 12

## 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 19)
- [NailDesu](https://lookup.sg/biz/naildesu), Chinatown · 69B Pagoda St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2020
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-chinatown), Chinatown · 133 New Bridge Rd, B2-27/28 Chinatown Point · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2004
- [La Boutique Vietnam](https://lookup.sg/biz/la-boutique-vietnam), Tanjong Pagar · 1 Tanjong Pagar Plz, #01-12 · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2009
- [Glitzy Fingers](https://lookup.sg/biz/glitzy-fingers-chinatown), Chinatown · 101 Upper Cross Street, #03-58, People's Park Centre · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2013
- [The Nail Social](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-nail-social), Chinatown · 333 Kreta Ayer Rd, #02-15 · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 2014
- [Women's Talk Beauty](https://lookup.sg/biz/womens-talk-beauty), Chinatown · Blk 333 Kreta Ayer Rd, #02-26 · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 2014
- [Lala Land Beauty and Nail Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/lala-land-beauty-and-nail-studio), Chinatown · New Bridge Rd, 133号#02-08 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2019
- [Nail Lab 11](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-lab-11), Tanjong Pagar · 1 Tanjong Pagar Plz, #01-05 BEHIND NTUC supermarket · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2021
- [Angel Pro Nail](https://lookup.sg/biz/angel-pro-nail), Chinatown · 101 Upper Cross St, #07-08 People’s Park Centre · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Perfect10 Nails and Beauty](https://lookup.sg/biz/perfect10-nails-and-beauty), Tanjong Pagar · 1 Tanjong Pagar Plz, #02-50 · 4 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Pixie Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/pixie-nail-spa), Chinatown · 133 New Bridge Road, Mall, #02-19/20 Chinatown Point · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Vivi Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/vivi-nail-spa), Tanjong Pagar · 02-45 Tanjong Pagar Plz · 4 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Envy Nail Lounge](https://lookup.sg/biz/envy-nail-lounge), Tanjong Pagar · 46 Peck Seah St · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [E'link Hair & Nail Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/elink-hair-and-nail-studio), Chinatown · 531 Upper Cross St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [N7 Nails -Chinatown](https://lookup.sg/biz/n7-nails-chinatown), Chinatown · 150 S Bridge Rd, #01-08 Fook Hai Building · 2 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [3AN Nail Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/3an-nail-salon), Chinatown · Amoy St, #41A号 · 3 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [iPolish The Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/ipolish-the-nail-spa), Tanjong Pagar · 1 Tanjong Pagar Plz · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [De Nail Specialist](https://lookup.sg/biz/de-nail-specialist-raffles-place), Raffles Place · Telok Ayer St, #01-06 · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [kiyone+LIM](https://lookup.sg/biz/kiyone-lim), Chinatown · 325 New Bridge Road #03-00 · 2 min walk from Outram Park 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.