Situated atop Dempsey Hill, Trimmings is a fabulous salon for those looking to luxuriate. From express manicures ($20) to medical pedicures ($60) and a classic file and polish ($15), you can expect tip top service at reasonable rates. Bonus? They provide hair services too! 

Where: 75B Loewen Road; 123 Tanglin Road, Tudor Court.

Partnering with luxury hotels all over the world, Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio is the brainchild of Bastien Gonzalez, an internationally renowned French podiatrist who attends to the hands and feet of top celebrities and athletes. Going beyond the regular nail services that you’re familiar with, the manicures and pedicures here use unusual tools like a dentist’s drill and scalpel to gently eliminate dry cuticles and calluses. Plus, you can enjoy the specially devised massage techniques, which not only alleviates water retention and improve circulation, but also enhance joint mobility. From $195.

Where: Remede Spa at The St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road.

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Where else can you get your nails done and support a good cause? At The Nail Social, you’re not just treating yourself as the salon provides training and employment to marginalised women from Singapore, helping them become financially secure. Moreover, only organic, fair-trade and cruelty-free products are used so you can be sure that everything is for a good cause! Prices start from $35 for manicures and $45 for pedicures.

Where:  42A Haji Lane, Level 2. 

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One of Singapore’s most well-known spots for creative nail art, it also features quirky interiors that make for great Instagram content. Whether you’re getting an express manicure ($18) or indulging in an afternoon of spa mani and pedi, this cozy spot is perfect for some quiet me-time or bonding with your girlfriends. 

Where: 41 Beach Rd.

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Established in Nagoya in 1990, Branche is touted as one of the best Japanese salon chains to open in Singapore. And to ensure their gold standard services, they’ve sent their best nail artist, Safori, to anchor their flagship salon at Capitol Piazza. It’s definitely worth visiting if you’re tired of run-of-the-mill nail art designs. Prices start from $80 for classic manicures and $90 for classic pedicures.

Where: #B1-33 Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road.

Conveniently located at Bugis MRT Station, Maison Hair is a great place to experience quality hair services at affordable rates. Prices for haircuts start from $50.

Where: #B2-02 Bugis MRT Station, 191 Rochor Rd.

Experience exclusive and customised hair services by Japanese artistic director (also a Vidal Sassoon Academy alumnus), Tomoaki Ishikura at Kalm Salon. Specialising in Asian hair, his expert skills took him to Melbourne, New York, Montreal and now, Singapore. Prices start from $100 for a cut.

Where: #01-07 International Building, 360 Orchard Rd.

With locations at Keong Saik Road and East Coast Road, COVO is the go-to hair salon for many discerning Singaporeans. With an extensive menu of hair services that range from haircuts, digital perms to rebonding, the team hails from Japan and is made up of experienced stylists who are well-versed with the latest trends and technology from Japan. Prices start from $78 for a cut.

Where: 43 Keong Saik Road; 87 East Coast Road

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No stranger to the international hairstyling scene, Toni & Guy is a well-established salon brand with over 400 salons worldwide. From haircuts, colouring services or retexturising services like perms or rebonding, you can trust your Toni & Guy stylist to recommend a style that flatters your face shape, skin tone as well as personal preferences so you emerge looking and feeling fabulous. Plus, the salons are well stocked with professional grade products from L’Oreal Professionnel, Redken and Kérastase. Prices start from $86 for cut and finishing.

Where: 170 East Coast Road; #B1-22 The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green; #03-17 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road; #B2-22 Marina Bay Link Mall, Marina Bay Financial Centre, Tower 2.

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Expect to be greeted by polite staff and leave with revitalised tresses that feel lighter and bouncier at Japanese salon, Michaela. From the impeccable service to the personalised consultation with your stylist, you’ll feel like royalty from the moment you enter. Trust us, you’ll be back. Prices start from $90 for a cut.

Where: #02-24/25 Riverside Point, 30 Merchant Rd.

Experience art as you get your mane tamed to perfection at Picasso Hair Studio. Decked out like an artist’s studio, each styling station is decorated like an easel and there are paintings throughout the salon for a truly immersive experience. After all, the stylists who cut, colour and perm your tresses are creating their very own works of art with each customer that comes through. Prices start from $48 for a haircut. 

Where: 662 North Bridge Rd; 146 Robinson Road. 

Led by celebrity hairstylist, Kim Robinson, his namesake salon in Singapore epitomises chic and luxury hair care. From plush interiors to extremely polite staff and fabulous hair spa treatments to choose from, it’s definitely worth paying a visit (and splurge). Prices start from $138 for a cut.

Where: #02-12 Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road.

Apgujeong’s experienced stylists undergo regular training in Korea to help you achieve the latest Korean cuts and perms that best flatter your face. Prices start at $38 for a regular haircut and $155 for a perm.

Where: Outlets in Tampines 1, Bishan Junction 8, Punggol Waterway Point, Great World City, Hougang Mall, Vivocity, Tiong Bahru Plaza, JEM (Jurong East), Clementi Mall, Lot One (Choa Chu Kang), Jurong Point (Boon Lay).

If you’re always hanging out at the picturesque Clarke Quay area, consider heading to one of the Blow + Bar outlets. Haircuts start from $50, while dye jobs start from $225. 

Where: 40B Boat Quay; 7 Rodyk Street #01-32 The Watermark Condominium

If K-beauty is your kind of style, head on down to this salon, the Singapore branch of one of the most pretigious salons in South Korea. Prices for haircuts start from $74.90, while nail services start from $58.85. 

Where: #03-13 Mandarin Gallery

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Text: Navin Pillay, Joyce Cheo and Elizabeth Liew
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