# Nail Salons in Somerset

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: 10

## 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)
- [Shugar Prestige](https://lookup.sg/biz/shugar-prestige), Somerset · 290 Orchard Rd #05-08A Paragon · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Specialist Nail and Beauty Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/specialist-nail-and-beauty-spa), Somerset · 8 Grange Rd, #02-12/13 · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2006
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace), Somerset · 435 Orchard Rd, #03-01E Wisma Atria · 1 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2004
- [Corene Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/corene-nail-spa), Somerset · 304 Orchard Rd, #01-52/#06-10/#06-11/#06-13 Lucky Plaza · 2 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2014
- [The Nailist City](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-nailist-city), Somerset · 313 Orchard Road #B2-06, 313@Somerset · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2016
- [Yessanails](https://lookup.sg/biz/yessanails), Somerset · 220 Orchard Rd, #01-07A Midpoint Orchard · 2 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2018
- [SoDa Hair and Nail Beauty](https://lookup.sg/biz/soda-hair-and-nail-beauty), Somerset · Orchard Plaza, 150 Orchard Rd · 2 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2021
- [Kim Nail and Beauty Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/kim-nail-and-beauty-spa), Somerset · 304 Orchard Rd, #04-102/103 Lucky Plaza · 2 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2022
- [Elegance Nail Art Salon Pte. Ltd.](https://lookup.sg/biz/elegance-nail-art-salon-pte-ltd), Somerset · 304, #03-56 Orchard Rd, Lucky Plaza · 2 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Princess's Cottage](https://lookup.sg/biz/princesss-cottage), Somerset · 111 Somerset Rd, #02-37 Somerset, TripleOne Somerset · 2 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Crystal Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/crystal-nails), Somerset · 220 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Mika Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/mika-nails), Somerset · 220 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Summer Nail Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/summer-nail-salon), Somerset · 313 Orchard Rd, Level B2 313 Somerset · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [U Plus Japan's Nail](https://lookup.sg/biz/u-plus-japans-nail), Somerset · SG 150 Orchard road Orchard plaza .3-67三层 · 2 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Pixie Nail Spa (Ngee Ann City)](https://lookup.sg/biz/pixie-nail-spa-ngee-ann-city), Somerset · 391 Orchard Rd, #05-16A · 3 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Qoosh Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/qoosh-nail-spa), Somerset · 435 Orchard Rd, #03-03 Wisma Atria · 1 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Annie Eyelash and Nail](https://lookup.sg/biz/annie-eyelash-and-nail), Somerset · 150 Orchard Rd, #03-42 · 2 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Little Nail Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-nail-shop), Somerset · 150 Orchard Rd · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Vivi Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/vivi-nails), Somerset · 220 Orchard Rd, Kale by 康素 Kang Su @ Midpoint · 1 min walk from Somerset 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.