9 affordable nail salons in Singapore for beautiful bridal nails and more

Photo: @nailhaven.sg

Expect plenty of inspiration from the Japanese nailart scene when you have your nails done by Fiona of Nail Haven. Working from a private home nail studio in Pasir Ris, she uses premium products she brings in from Japan.

Prices start from $50 for a two colour gel manicure.

Pasir Ris Drive 6; www.nailhaven-sg.com

Photo: @thenailsocial

With its comfy chairs, provided iPads and complimentary glass of wine (on Fridays and Saturdays), The Nail Social is a perfect way to unwind after a busy week. Even better, the business is socially conscious: It uses non-toxic, fair-trade, cruelty-free products, and was established to train and employ local underprivileged women. 

42A Haji Lane; www.thenailsocial.co

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Photo: @nailsapphire

You can trust your nails to the deft expertise of Lenette behind Nail Sapphire. Her home-based studio is located in Punggol, with gel manicure starting from $46, and gel pedicure $56.

Blk 269A Punggol Field; www.nailsapphire.blogspot.sg

Photo: The Nail Artelier’s Facebook page

The Nail Artelier has a huge selection of abstract, floral and graphic designs. If none of these grab you, bring in a photo, item or detailed description of your inspiration, and the pros will recreate it with surprising accuracy.

666 North Bridge Road, https://thenailartelier.wordpress.com

See other salons for beautiful nail art here.

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A bevvy of bridal-worthy nail designs can be found from Maniqure by Ling. A private nail room in Yishun, her classic gel manicure starts from $35, while nail art starts from $3 per nail.

She’s even having an August promotion now, with 10% off nail art and an additional 5% for august babies.  

Blk 844 Yishun St 81; www.facebook.com/maniqurebyling 

Photo: @mpirthenailbar

Stop into M’Pir – The Nail Bar during your lunch break (or in between your appointments) and still have time to nosh. Conveniently located in Tangs shopping centre, it has a popular 20-minute express manicure service. Time to linger? Try one of M’Pir’s organic spa treatments – such as energising Lemongrass + Green Tea – with a classic manicure.

310 Orchard Road, www.thenailmpir.com

Photo: @nails_etcetera

For gorgeous and creative bridal nails, Priscilla of Nails…etcetera, a home-based nail studio in Sengkang, will definitely impress you with her curated bridal collection. 

A classic gel manicure starts from $35. 

Blk 304B Anchorvale Link; www.instagram.com/nails_etcetera

Photo: @maniqueenbyangeline

Get a cosy, home-based and professional experience with Angeline of ManiQueen at Sengkang, who does anything from 3D Disney inspired nail art to glitzy bridal nails with all the latest trends. 

Blk 281B Sengkang East Avenue; www.facebook.com/maniqueenbyangeline

Photo: Juup Nails’ Facebook page

Plenty of Singapore salons have package deals and frequent-customer discounts. The loyalty rewards programme at Juup Nails, for instance, offers 10 per cent off all a la carte menu options, while premium members enjoy 15 per cent off on all options – with more savings during their birthday months.

What sets Juup apart? The little things: complimentary touchups within three days of manicures and pedicures, free soak-offs for gel nails, snacks and drinks and an overall non-hectic vibe.

8A Marina Boulevard, www.juup.com.sg

The original story was first featured on www.thefinder.com.sg, with additional reporting by Cassandra Koh.