You want a set that lasts past the weekend, done somewhere clean, without a hard sell at the counter. Every nail salon in Singapore on this list holds at least 4.8 stars, topping out at a near-perfect 5, and Nail Queen By Michelle Tran backs its 4.9 with 1,878 reviews. That is a tight cluster of very good options, so the tiebreaker comes down to location and the exact look you want.
Short answer: Nail Queen by Michelle Tran leads by a wide margin, a 4.9 rating across 1,878 reviews, the most of any salon here, and it's known for clear pricing and no hard selling at Far East Plaza. Nails & Good Company (4.9, 1,053) is the non-toxic pick on Orchard Road, while Nail Lover (4.9, 660) specializes in press-on sets near Raffles Place. Expect simple gel at the lower end, and reviewers report around SGD 200 to 250 for a premium Russian mani-pedi, so confirm the full price before you start.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days
Nail Queen By Michelle Tran
4.9★★★★★1,878 Google reviews
Nail Queen by Michelle Tran is a nail salon on the fifth floor of Far East Plaza on Scotts Road, and it has grown into one of the most reviewed in the country. The work runs from everyday gel to Russian manicures and detailed designs, done in a small, comfortably decorated space with massage chairs. Regulars mention returning for two years or more and asking for specific manicurists by name. Little touches come up again and again in reviews, from clear pricing to homemade brownies baked by Michelle herself.
What people praise
- Attentive, skilled manicurists you can request by name
- Transparent pricing with no hard selling, mentioned repeatedly
- Comfortable massage chairs and a cosy, tasteful interior
- Consistent quality across repeat visits over years
- Strong with detailed work like cat-eye gel and Russian manicures
Worth knowing
- Premium pricing, with one reviewer paying around SGD 250 for a Russian mani-pedi
- Very popular, so book ahead
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Review volume1,878 · 98th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: The clearest winner on the page, an elite rating backed by nearly 1,900 reviews. If you want a safe, no-pressure first visit, start here.
📍14 Scotts Rd, #05-18/19/20 Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213
#2🕑 Open 7 days
Nails & Good Company
4.9★★★★★1,053 Google reviews
Nails & Good Company runs beauty and nail salons on Orchard Road and in Tampines, built around a non-toxic, clean-air approach. It uses lower-toxicity lacquers and gels from lines like Orly, Zoya and LCN, cured under LED, and keeps tools sterilized between clients. The menu covers nail care, pedicures and lash services, and the brand markets itself as suitable for pregnant clients and children. Reviews highlight friendly teams, clean tools and detailed fine-line painting.
What people praise
- Non-toxic products and strict, visible hygiene
- Friendly, patient staff mentioned across reviews
- Detailed nail art and fine-line work
- Upfront about pricing
- Two convenient locations in Orchard and Tampines
Worth knowing
- One reviewer found the package upsell a little pushy before staff backed off
- Premium salon pricing
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Review volume1,053 · 93th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: The pick if product safety and a clean-air room matter to you, say during pregnancy. It trails Nail Queen only on review volume, not on quality.
📍68 Orchard Rd, #04 38 Plaza, Singapore 238839
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk
Nail Lover | Press-On Nails Singapore Salon
4.9★★★★★660 Google reviews
Nail Lover is a press-on nail specialist with outlets at The Arcade near Raffles Place, Orchardgateway and Tampines. The draw is a large library of ready designs applied in a single, efficient sitting, which reviewers found ideal over a lunch break or after work. Staff walk first-timers through each step, and the shop offers a first-timer deal plus a 15-day refix if a nail comes off. Booking runs through Fresha, and the crowd ranges from working professionals to parents bringing children in for fun sets.
What people praise
- Fast, efficient press-on application
- A huge range of designs to choose from
- Patient with first-timers and children
- First-timer deals and a 15-day refix policy
- Convenient CBD and mall locations
Worth knowing
- Focused on press-ons rather than traditional gel extensions
- Premium designs cost more than the base sets
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: For quick, striking press-on sets in the CBD, this is the specialist. It ranks third on volume, not quality, since the 4.9 holds across 660 reviews.
📍Collyer Quay, #02-11 The Arcade, Singapore 049317
#4🕑 Open 7 days
The Nail Artistry (Serangoon Gardens)
4.8★★★★★725 Google reviews
The Nail Artistry is a nail-art studio with outlets at myVillage in Serangoon Gardens and Great World, offering manicures, pedicures, gel work, leg spa and custom designs. The Serangoon room has a long-standing local following, with reviewers naming technicians like Nancy, Joyce and Kitty and some returning since 2019, bringing partners and children for pedicures too. The studio leans into detailed, reference-based art and handles gentle care for issues like ingrown toenails.
What people praise
- Attentive technicians you can request by name
- Gentle, careful pedicure and ingrown-nail work
- Long-standing regulars across the whole family
- A wide service menu, from gel to leg spa
- Multiple outlets across the northeast and central areas
Worth knowing
- A few reviewers felt a rushed or last-minute booking produced uneven results
- When that happened, management voided the bill and offered a redo
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A strong choice for custom art with a loyal neighbourhood base. Its 4.8 sits just below the 4.9s above, which is why it ranks fourth. Book ahead rather than last minute for the best result.
📍1 Maju Ave, #01-23 myVillage, Singapore 556679
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk
July Nails
5.0★★★★★414 Google reviews
July Nails is a cosy salon on the fifth floor of Far East Plaza, run by an owner and a small team who book largely through WhatsApp and Instagram. The focus is detailed, custom design work: wedding sets, fully themed art with a different look on every nail, and colour matched to a client's skin tone. Regulars describe going for a year or more and sending reference photos ahead of an appointment. The salon recently moved to a larger fifth-floor space.
What people praise
- Highly detailed, fully custom artwork
- Patient artists who never rush or hard-sell
- Easy booking over WhatsApp
- Long-lasting sets, with reviewers reporting up to two months
- Great for weddings and themed designs
Worth knowing
- Prices run steep for the intricate work
- Appointment-only, and the busiest periods book out
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A perfect 5.0, though across 414 reviews rather than thousands, which is why it lands at #5 despite the flawless average. For a one-off special set, it's hard to beat.
📍14 Scotts Rd, #05-120, Singapore 228213
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Claim this spot › How the scoring works
The ranking runs on public Google data, nothing else. Rating is the live star average. Review volume counts how many customers rated each salon, ranked against Singapore’s wider pool. Confidence weights the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 across 1,878 reviews carries more weight than a perfect 5.0 across a few hundred. Recency shows how lately people still post. No salon can pay to shift these figures.
How much do nails cost in Singapore? (2026)
Price depends mostly on what you’re getting. A classic or express gel manicure sits at the lower end, extensions and Russian manicures cost more for the extra time and skill, and elaborate hand-painted or themed art is priced per design. Location plays a part too, with Orchard and CBD salons often above heartland ones. Press-on sets are usually quicker and can come in cheaper than full extensions, though premium designs add up. Reviewers here report paying around SGD 200 to 250 for a premium Russian mani-pedi and over SGD 220 for a detailed extension set, so ask for the full price, art included, before you begin.
From Orchard to Serangoon
These salons cluster where Singaporeans already shop and work. Nail Queen and July Nails share Far East Plaza just off Orchard, Nails & Good Company sits on Orchard Road with a second room in Tampines, Nail Lover covers Raffles Place at The Arcade plus Orchardgateway, and The Nail Artistry anchors Serangoon Gardens with an outlet at Great World. Between them they’re a short walk or MRT ride from Somerset, Dhoby Ghaut, Raffles Place and the northeast. A search for nail salon near me will list plenty more, but it won’t tell you which one keeps its 4.9 across a thousand reviews.
What to check before you book a manicurist
- What’s the full price for the set I want, including nail art and any add-ons?
- Are tools sterilized between clients, and do you use lower-toxicity or non-toxic products?
- Can I request a specific manicurist, and how far ahead should I book?
- Do you offer a refix if a nail lifts or comes off within a week or two?
- How long will this set realistically last on my nails?
- Can I send reference photos in advance so the design is ready?
Frequently asked questions
Are these rankings paid?
No. The order comes from public Google data: rating, review volume, confidence and recency. A salon can pay to be a Featured Partner for a badge and top placement, but that never changes another salon’s score or position.
How did you pick these five?
We compared Singapore nail salons with a real Google track record and ranked them by rating weighted by review volume and how recently customers post. We didn’t visit or hire them, so the scores reflect what real clients report.
Which salon is best for a first visit?
Nail Queen and Nails & Good Company both draw praise for transparent pricing and low-pressure service, which makes either a safe first booking. For press-ons specifically, Nail Lover is used to walking first-timers through the process.
How much should I budget for gel or extensions?
Reviewers report roughly SGD 200 to 250 for a premium Russian mani-pedi and over SGD 220 for a detailed extension set. Simple gel costs noticeably less. Always confirm the full price, art included, before starting.
How often is this list updated?
Ratings and review counts here were refreshed in July 2026. Google scores move over time, so read them as a recent snapshot.
The bottom line
For most people, Nail Queen by Michelle Tran is the safe default: a 4.9 across nearly 1,900 reviews, clear pricing and no pressure. If clean, non-toxic products matter more, Nails & Good Company is the call, and for quick press-ons in the CBD, it’s Nail Lover. Whichever you choose, send your reference photos ahead and confirm the full price first.
