# Nail Salons in Tampines

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: 21
- Median years in business: 7

## 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 21)
- [Dolish Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/dolish-nail-spa), Tampines · 825 Tampines Street 81, #01-66 Shop T West · 9 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2012
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-529509), Tampines · 2 Tampines Central 5, #04-16 Century Square · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2004
- [Nail Palace](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-palace-tampines), Tampines · 3 Simei Street 6, #02-17 · 1 min walk from Simei MRT · registered 2004
- [Ideal Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/ideal-nails), Tampines · 510 Tampines Central 1, #1-250 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2014
- [Fancy Nails Paradise](https://lookup.sg/biz/fancy-nails-paradise), Tampines · 139 Tampines St. 11, #01-56 · 7 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2016
- [The Nail Arcadia](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-nail-arcadia), Tampines · #B1-37, Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk · 4 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2019
- [The Nail Place](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-nail-place), Tampines · 474 Tampines Street 43, #01-102 · 5 min walk from Tampines East MRT · registered 2021
- [Quinn Nailz](https://lookup.sg/biz/quinn-nailz), Tampines · Blk 462 Tampines Street 44 · 3 min walk from Tampines East MRT · registered 2020
- [Simply Nails Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/simply-nails-salon), Tampines · Blk 835 Tampines Street 83, #,01-08 · 10 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2021
- [Wonder Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/wonder-nails), Tampines · 3 Simei Street 6, #02-32 Eastpoint Mall · 1 min walk from Simei MRT · registered 2022
- [Ladyfinger](https://lookup.sg/biz/ladyfinger-tampines), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1, #05-K2/K3 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Pixie Nail Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/pixie-nail-spa-tampines), Tampines · 10 #04-03 Tampines Central 1 Tampines One Mall · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Nail Magic](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-magic), Tampines · 505 Tampines Central 1, #01-333 · 3 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [D'Nail](https://lookup.sg/biz/dnail-tampines), Tampines · Block 872C Tampines Street 86, #01-05 · 15 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Deppie Nail & Beauty](https://lookup.sg/biz/deppie-nail-and-beauty), Tampines · Block 801 Tampines Ave 4, #01/267 · 2 min walk from Tampines West MRT
- [Nail Lover | Press-On Nails Singapore Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/nail-lover-press-on-nails-singapore-salon-tampines), Tampines · Tampines Central 5, #02-KIO-08 Tampines Mall · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [My Nail Closet](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-nail-closet), Tampines · Blk 201B Tampines St. 21, #01-1071 · 4 min walk from Tampines East MRT
- [The Good Earth Nail Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-good-earth-nail-bar), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5, #03 - K2 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Nails and Good Company](https://lookup.sg/biz/nails-and-good-company-tampines), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1, #05-K1 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Cindy inspiring nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/cindy-inspiring-nails), Tampines · 445 Tampines Street 42 · 6 min walk from Tampines East MRT
- [Perea Nails](https://lookup.sg/biz/perea-nails), Tampines · 433 Tampines Street 43, #01-61 · 6 min walk from Tampines East 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.