Nail salons in Singapore we’ve tried & tested!

Nothing says well-groomed quite as beautifully as immaculate hands and feet. Want to know where to get your nails done? Here are our reviews of top nail salons in Singapore for a good manicure or pedicure!

The First Refresh – at home manicure and pedicure

Reviewer: Judit Gál

This is an on-demand beauty platform that brings quality beauty and wellness services to you, anytime, anywhere. Yes, that’s right – you don’t have to commute to a salon to have a mani-pedi done now; you can stay in your pyjamas!

All it takes is a click to select the preferred time slot on the website, with as little as two hours’ notice – and you can opt for classic, gel or non-toxic halal, choose your colour preferences, nail art and so on.

Once I’d chosen my options, the next thing I knew, my Beauty Consultant, Yenni, had arrived and was transforming a small corner of my home into a spa, ensuring everything was kept neat and clean. While my feet were soaked in the warm water, Yenni started working on my hands; cuticle care, shaping nails, adding a fresh coat of polish – and letting me try a few shades.

My feet were then ready for the cleansing scrub and nail work. After the two-hour session, Yenni professionally packed up everything; the only proof left of the private home spa session was my beautifully lacquered nails and soft heels!

The classic Nail Oasis costs $95. The First Refresh offers nail, brow, lash and facial services to both individuals and groups so you can complete your beauty fix in half the time.

Book Online 24/7 at thefirstrefresh.com WhatsApp Concierge 9731 9082

VIVA Salon and Spa Keppel Bay Mani & Pedis

Reviewer: Rodyan Quinonez

Bright, airy and stylish, VIVA at Keppel Bay is a glammed-up nail salon and hair parlour filled with sun from the floor-to-ceiling windows. You can choose from a huge range of colours as you sit in a very comfy large velvet green chair and relax with a lovely cup of tea.

The attention to detail and care is clear here, with good manicures and pedicures that will last the hustle and bustle of life. After two weeks adventuring and walking the beaches of Bali, not one chip – not one!

If you’re in the mood for a little workout, they also provide Pilates classes in a gorgeous room overlooking the marina – an afternoon well spent. VIVA also has a nail salon at Sentosa Cove.

Marina at Keppel Bay, 2 Keppel Bay Vista, #02-02 9785 7753 | thevivagroup.com

Trimmings Salon & Spa for manicure and pedicure

Reviewer: Rebecca Bisset

I wish this nail salon was closer to home! I’ve had some pretty poor experiences lately and being back here made me remember what a really good manicure and pedicure was like. The arm and leg massages were fantastic; I think I was actually purring…

The position overlooking Loewen Gardens is lovely too; I could watch squirrels in the trees and people jogging by – when I had my eyes open. Henna and Lynn, my therapists, were chilled, the nail polish has lasted, and my feet are still smooth (and they were pretty dodgy before – it had been a while since they’d been sloughed!).

While I was there, I booked in for a wash and blow-dry to make sure I matched my nails, and the head massage was also divine.

The smells of the creams they use, the coffee and the setting are all perfect for me. What more could you ask for?

75B Loewen Road 6471 1922 | trimmings.com.sg

Our readers recommend their favourite nail salons in Singapore

“Nail Bliss (International Plaza) – best service!” – Desiree Lancaster, Singaporean

“Project Nails in Katong. Great service and quality products. Plus, the owner bakes!” – Samantha Redfern, British

“Elegant Nails in Tanglin Mall. A basic polish lasts for ages with no chipping!” – Rebecca Puddle, British

“The Nailist HV – amazing service, great staff, love the vast selection of colour.” – Susan Thomson, British

“The Nailist in Holland V! Best service, pro nail therapists and the manicure lasts long.” – Ria Santamaria, Filipino

This article on manicures and pedicures and nail salons in Singapore first appeared in the September 2022 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase the latest issue or subscribe, so you never miss a copy!Want more? Check out our reviews on top facials in Singapore!