What is a manicure?
A manicure is a procedure that involves the care and maintenance of the fingernails and hands, usually for cosmetic and beauty purposes. This can include trimming and filing of the nails, application of nail polish or artwork, treatments or even hand massages. In short, a manicure can even be done at home by oneself, but for genuine technique and luxury, the work of a professional cannot be matched.
What’s the difference between manicure and pedicure?
For the uninitiated, a mani-pedi may sound familiar, but there is a key difference. Simply put, manicures are treatments for the hands, while pedicures are similar treatments for the feet. Therefore going for a mani-pedi is a way to get your hands and feet looking and feeling their very best.
Where can I get my nails done in Singapore?
Salon | Manicurious |
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| Pricing | $5 – $170, depending on the range of services |
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| Address | 41 Beach Rd, Singapore 189680 |
| Telephone | (65) 6333 9096 |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11am – 9pm |
Salon | The Nail Social |
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| Pricing | $10 – $150 |
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| Operating Hours | Varies by outlet |
Company | Jewel Nails |
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| Pricing | $15 – $130 |
| Website | https://www.jewelnails.com.sg/ |
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| Operating Hours | Various by outlet |
Company | Shugar Spa |
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| Pricing | $15 – $100 |
| Website | https://www.shugarspa.com/ |
| Address | 83 Punggol Central #01-35/36, (Waterway Point) Singapore 828761 |
| Telephone | 65 6385 7644 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 11am – 9pm (Closes at 10pm on Weekends) |
Company | Nail & Good Company |
| Speciality | A newer establishment that advocates plant-based and socially-responsible products for the discerning customer’s experience. |
| Pricing | $30 – $170 |
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| Address | 10 Tampines Central 1, #05-K1, Mall 529536 |
| Telephone | 65 6260 3889 |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 11am – 9pm |
Company | 8twenty8 Nails |
| Speciality | A posh and glamorous interior, 8twenty8’s design belies the warmth and attentiveness of the staff. Extremely, friendly, they will make you feel like a princess from start to finish. |
| Pricing | Prices start at $15 |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/8Twenty8Nails/ |
| Address | Level 2 #02-01, 50 Tras Street (Tanjong Pagar), Singapore 078989 |
| Telephone | 65 6225 1828 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 11am – 8pm |
Company | The Nail Artelier |
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| Pricing | $12 – $110 |
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| Address | 666 North Bridge Road Singapore 188800 |
| Telephone | 65 6298 8028 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 11am – 8pm |
Company | Nail Queen |
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| Pricing | $10 – $100 |
| Website | https://www.nailqueenfep.com/ |
| Address | 14 Scotts Rd, #04-88, Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213 |
| Telephone | 65 6836 1393 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 11am – 8pm |
Company | Leekaja Beauty Salon |
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| Pricing | $15 – $100 |
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| Address | 333A Orchard Road, #03-13 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238867 |
| Telephone | 65 8133 0818 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 10am – 8pm |
Company | Princess Cottage |
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| Pricing | $12 – $100 |
| Website | https://www.princessscottage.com |
| Address | View locations here |
| Telephone | View contact details here |
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Company | Remède Spa |
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| Pricing | $100 – $200 |
| Website | https://www.remedespasingapore.com |
| Address | The St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911 |
| Telephone | 65 6506 6896 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 10am – 7pm |
Company | Di’own Beauty Nails |
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| Pricing | Starting from $15 |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/diownbeauty |
| Address | 64 Circular Road #02-01, Singapore 049418 |
| Telephone | 65 6245 5563 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 11am – 10pm Weekends: 10am – 10pm |
Company | Colourful Nails |
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| Pricing | $5 – $50 |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/ColorfulnailsSG |
| Address | Far East Plaza #05-122B, Singapore 228213 |
| Telephone | 65 6235 8933 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 11am – 9pm |
Company | Auum – The Honest Nail Spa |
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| Pricing | $10 – $100 |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/auumsg |
| Address | 30 Allanbrooke Rd, Singapore 099983 |
| Telephone | 65 6463 9713 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 8am – 7pm |
Company | Nailgasm |
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| Pricing | $28 – $100 |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/nailgasmsg/ |
| Address | Orchard Rendezvous Hotel #01-06 |
| Telephone | 65 6365 1977 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 9am – 9pm |
Company | Grace Nail |
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| Address | 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #04-91 The Central, Singapore 059817 |
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| Operating Hours | 12pm -9pm (Weekdays) 11am – 8pm (Weekends) |
Company | The Nail Status |
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| Pricing | $12 – $70 |
| Website | https://www.thenailstatus.com/ |
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| Operating Hours | Varies by outlet |
Company | Boo-Ti Parlour |
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| Pricing | Upwards of $18 |
| Website | http://www.boo-tiparlour.com/# |
| Address | 84 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427801 |
| Telephone | 65 6344 4048 |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 930am – 8pm Closed on Mondays |
Company | Urban Company |
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| Pricing | $10 – $100 |
| Website | https://www.urbancompany.com/singapore |
| Telephone | 65 3159 4616 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 8am – 8pm |
Company | Kyone+lim |
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| Pricing | $80 – $150 |
| Website | https://www.lessismore.co.jp/kiyone |
| Address | 325 New Bridge Road #03-00 Singapore 088760 |
| Telephone | 65 6834 3193 |
| Operating Hours | Daily: 10am – 9pm, closed on Mondays |
It’s my first time, how should I decide?
Once you’ve decided to go for your first manicure, what then? Here are some things to consider before you book your first appointment.
First of all, what are you hoping to get out of your manicure? The simplest form generally just includes cleaning and maintenance (trimming, filing, buffing) of your nails, some touching up of the cuticles, and often rounding off with a hand massage. This is the basic package, and most salons will offer it in the form of an express service.
For those who are looking for something more, whether it be aesthetically or for nail care, we’ve got you covered as well. Before we proceed further, here are some aspects to consider before making your decision.
A summary guide to follow:
Lifestyle
A key consideration is your daily lifestyle, and how that involves your hands. For those with active and physical schedules, such as athletes (or moms), a more practical approach might be better, as fanciful designs and customisations would be difficult and expensive to maintain.
Nail habits
Nail biting/peeling is a very common habit, especially as a stress-coping mechanism. Even simple habits of using fingernail to rip open packages or peel off labels are important, because these will drastically reduce the lifespan of your carefully manicured nails. Unless you can afford to go for regular upkeep sessions, it might be wiser to go for a more conservative style.
Style
Lastly, a big focus for everyone, in our own unique ways – personal style. If you like to stay updated with current trends, or have a specific look you’d like, then do bear in mind that regular visits to the salon will be needed to keep your nails on “fleek”.
Manicure: More than just nail polish
This section is for those who are looking for something more than the basic package, as well as those who have already dipped their toes in the nail polish and would like to understand more about the various products and options available.
Gel Manicure
The most popular manicure at the moment, this uses a gel-based polish and a UV light to harden and seal the polish onto your nails. This is typically sturdier and lasts longer than a standard manicure, can be sculpted and extended to suit your preferences, and has to be removed in the salon.
Lasts: 2 to 3 weeks.
French Manicure
A simplistic style, a french manicure uses light colours, finishing with a band of white polish at the tip to provide a contrast with the usually pale or clear colours below.
Paraffin Manicure
An overall treatment for your hands rather than just your nails, a paraffin wax manicure dips in your hands in melted paraffin wax (at bearable temperatures) several times, after which the standard nail treatments and painting will continue. This procedure serves to moisturize your hands and make them feel much softer and give them a radiant glow.
Acrylic Manicure
A combination of liquid and powder polishes applied over your nail, and can be shaped to the form that you desire before drying. Perfect for those who want longer nails but aren’t able to grow them naturally, acrylic nails last 2-3 weeks and can be maintained with trips to the salon.
Lasts: 2 to 3 weeks.
Shellac Manicure
A blend of nail polish and gel, this is similar to a gel manicure, where the blend is hardened and finished by UV light. Durable yet gentle on your nail bed, this is a tough yet easy to remove option next to a gel manicure.
Lasts: 2 to 3 weeks, without chipping.
Dip Powder Manicure
One of the easiest to apply, this increasingly popular manicure is done by dipping sealant covered nails into a pigmented powder. Being more flexible compared to some of the other methods, this manicure is said to be more comfortable and better for nail health in the long run.
Lasts: 3 to 4 weeks, with proper care.
Choosing the right salon
After all the above, the time has come to finally select the place to give your nails the pampering and attention they deserve. How exactly do you make this decision? Here are some points to help with that:
Cleanlines
With how personal nail treatments are, you want to make sure a well-sanitized salon is in charge of your well-being. Make sure you look at the attendants sanitation methods, or feel free to ask about it. Places that can explain openly how they maintain cleanliness standards are places that you can trust to take care of your hands.
Service
Since a manicure is where you go to relax and be pampered, the service and interaction with your manicurists is a very big part of the overall experience. Some salons go the extra mile to make you feel like a queen (or king) from the moment you step in. Depending on your expectations for a manicure outing, it can make all the difference in the world.
Quality of products
Lastly, but no less important – the products used and the chemicals involved. A good manicurist should be able to confidently explain the products used and how they will impact your nail health. Apart from this, different salons carry different brands as well, so if you’re looking for a specific item, make sure to do your research beforehand.
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