Home-based nail salons in Singapore to book for your next mani-pedi

Nothing says Chinese New Year beauty prep like a fresh manicure. With so many moments over the festive season involving our hands — from handing out or receiving red packets and oranges to playing mahjong — it’s no surprise that many want to make sure their hands are in tip-top shape. And with nail trends and nail technicians getting more creative each year, manicures are no longer just about staying groomed, but also a way to express your personality and creativity.

With Chinese New Year just a month away, if you haven’t booked your mani-pedi appointment yet, fret not. While many commercial salons can be hard to book, pricey, or — even worse — pushy with package hard-sells (which defeats the purpose of getting your nails done as a form of relaxation), home-based nail salons are giving them a run for their money. These studios often offer a more personalised, one-on-one experience in the comfort of the nail tech’s home, and usually at a more affordable price, thanks to lower overhead costs.

No matter where you live in Singapore, here are some home-based nail salons you can pop by for a quick manicure and pedicure fix.

Home-based Salons in the North

Sembawang

Live in Sembawang? Look to @bunzynails along Sembawang Drive for some super cute pastel stilettos, and almost-perfect solid-colour manicures. A classic gel manicure will cost you $38, with a surcharge starting from $10 to $30 from Jan 26 to Feb 16.

Woodlands

Woodlands seems to be a little haven for home-based nailists! If you live here, you’ve got yourselves @shiningnails, @bnails_sg, and @hersnails – the latter of which we love for her 3D Hello Kitty charms, SQ girl-worthy perfect chilli red manicures, and a super subtle abstract leopard print in a nude palette.

Yishun

Hello all you people living in the republic of Yishun, we know it’s expensive to Grab or Gojek anywhere from your little township. Thankfully, you no longer have to make a trip out of Yishun for your nail fix. Look to @manicurebyling who is located five minutues fro Khatib MRT for a gentle yet thorough cuticle cleaning session followed by some stunning nail art and illustrations – florals, pastel colour blocking, marbling, graphic french tips, pearlescent finishes, crystal and pearl appliques, or chrome metallic colours. The only downside is that she doesn’t offer pedicure services.

Otherwise, you have @pallyynails located at A’Posh BizHub. Whether you’re interested in a clean French manicure or cat’s eye design, or a trendy Gen Z fave of cybersigilism prints, @pallyynails can custom design it all for you. Prices start at $50 for a classic gel manicure and from $80 for extentions.

Home-based Salons in the North-East

Ang Mo Kio

Located in the Ang Mo Kio neighbourhood, home-based manicurist @pinkcoconails’ versatility is great for the fickle-minded ones amongst us. Whether you like a rounded, stiletto, almond, square, squoval shape, or short nails, it seems like she has it all covered. Her usual classic gel manicures are priced at $35, but Chinese New Year surcharge ranges from $15 to $30.

Buangkok

Helmed by 3 ladies, Christel, Vanessa, and Haelyn, the home-based nail salon @sugarcoatnails.sg located near Buangkok MRT station pulls off beautiful glitter, sparkles, and gel extensions in dreamy, pastel colours. An express gel manicure set costs $32 while an express Omakase nail set starts from $50.

Hougang

Live in Hougang or Kovan? The home-based nail salon @beatificnails does everyday go-to nail designs in short to long squares, squovals, almonds, and lipstick shapes. A classic gel manicure is priced at a super affordable $35 (for a single colour). However, during this period, there will also be a Chinese New Year surcharge for all services that will start from $8 to $30 from Jan 19 to Feb 16.

Punggol

Citizens of Punggol, you’re spoilt for choice with so many nailists living in your hood, namely @teddyhomenails at Sumang Walk, @beautiquenails_sg at Edgedale Plains, and @thenailosaurus near Samudera LRT. We love @thenailosaurus’ 3D nail art, office-approved short nail art, and the minimalist take on Jackson Pollock’s splash paint style. The latter’s classic gel manicure with a mystery design starts from $128.

Sengkang

If you love yourself some dreamy Japanese and fashionable Korean nail colours, pay @poodle.nail.house along Anchorvale Crescent a visit. A classic gel manicure will set you back by $40, but expect a $15 to $30 surcharge this CNY from Jan 19 to Feb 16. 

Further down along Compassvale Crescent, you will find @missyounails who can pull off any whims and fancies of your liking – a simple solid pastel colour, a subtle mix of marbles, Paris Hilton-style crystal embellishments, or cute Halloween illustrations.

Home-based salons in the South

Pasir Panjang

Located near Haw Par Villa MRT station (Circle Line), self-taught nail tech, @bakednails.sg, does extensions in stiletto, almond, and ballerina shapes. Chains, charms, foil, neons, metallics, ribbons, and a whole Labubu on your nails? We say this is not for the faint-hearted. A classic gel manicure extension set with a mystery design (up to manicurist) is priced at $88, subject to $18 to $38 Chinese New Year surcharge. They’re already booked up for Feb’26 (that’s how popular they are), but you could consider them after the Chinese New Year period.

Home-based salons in the East

Bedok

Live in Bedok? You are in luck. The home-based nail salon, @nailogysg serves up super cute short nail designs as well as acrylic extensions that are perfect for the Lunar New Year festivities. Their classic gel manicures start at $48 while the sculptured acrylic extensions go at $80 (plus $15 to $40 Chinese New Year Surcharge from 23 January - 16 Feb).

Pasir Ris

Dear Pasir Ris-ians, you’ve got a pro in your midst. Home-based nail artist, @studdedkitty, holds a level 3 JNEC qualification. Her designs are reminiscent of upscale Japanese nail salons – cute, short, pastel and translucent, subtle, and office-friendly, with intricate illustrations and drawings. A gel manicure starts from $50. Expect a $15 to $25 Chinese New Year surcharge from Jan 19 to Feb 16.

Home-based salons in the West

Bukit Panjang

Located opposite the Petir LRT station in the Bukit Panjang neighbourhood, home-based nail salon @nailnicorn is your go-to for over-the-top aurora and acrylic nails – think charms, dangling crystal embellishments, pearls, and dragons set on a glossy black or pearlescent white base. Prices range from $40 for a dainty set to $50 for a full-on fancy set of designs, $30 for extensions, and a $10 to $40 Chinese New Year surcharge with effect from Jan 19 - Feb 13.

Chua Chu Kang

If you are a fuss-free person who prefers fixed prices and no haggling, @jnails.sg located in Choa Chu Kang (temporarily in Bukit Batok) is for you. With all nail extensions fixed at $90 nett, you get to choose unlimited designs to draw or stick on – snakes, shattered glass, snowflake, gold rims, floral bridals, or umm, No-Face from the Studio Ghibli film, Spirited Away. A classic gel manicure starts from $25. Chinese New Year surcharges start from $20 onwards from Jan 17 to Feb 16.

Clementi

Some love for the west-siders! @Nail_byliz pens some downright beautiful floral illustrations on short to medium-length nails and pedicures. A classic gel manicure starts at $88 and there is no Chinese New Year surcharge.

Closer to Clementi MRT station is @theflutterytips, a versatile and experienced manicurist who is no stranger to nail fans in the west as well as some of Singapore’s biggest celebs such as Rebecca Lim. She’s booked and busy but if you can’t get an appointment, Rebeca also makes custom press-ons that can be shipped worldwide.

Jurong

Far out west in Jurong, there’s the versatile @nailxnailed who can pull off a minimalist set of nudes just as well as a set of ombre rainbow stiletto extensions. A classic gel maniure starts from $40, and if you want simple nail art it starts from $70. During the CNY period, there will be a surcharge for their services from $10 - $40 from Jan 19 - Feb 16.

Home-based salons in Central

Tiong Bahru

If you live in Tiong Bahru, you need to know @okkonails, the home-based salon behind Yoyo Cao and Eleanor Lee’s nails. Think Pinterest-worthy cutesy illustrations, nude nails with geometrical lime green french tips, marbled matte nails in beiges, gradient blue skies and white fluffy clouds, and line drawings on your nails. Prices start from $100 for a classic gel manicure with simple or minimal designs such as French, ombre tips, cat-eye or chrome-powder coloured nails. The good news is that there seems to be no surcharge for Chinese New Year 2026 with available bookings in Jan and Feb. We say, hurry get yourself an appointment!

This article was first published in Singapore Women’s Weekly with additional reporting from Her World.