Love a French mani? The orange tips offered at Vain Nails on the bottom row’s design is a fun twist on the much-loved nail style. With an additional adorable tiger on the thumb to show off to all your friends, these CNY nails are the right mix of simple and fun.

But let’s not ignore the row on the top. For those who prefer nude colours, the light pink, subtle gold, and warm oranges are all sparsely placed on a beige base colour.

Both of these nail sets will add to your outfit instead of taking attention away from it, making it perfect if you have a stunning piece you want to show off at gatherings.

Price: $54 for the top set, $44 for the bottom set
CNY surcharge rates: $8 to $25 depending on when you book, with a $20 deposit
Where: B1-11, Keat Hong Shopping Centre, 253 Choa Chu Kang Ave 2, Singapore 689906
How to book: To book, Whatsapp 96559610

Princess Cottage has a wide range of designs to choose from this year, and we’ve picked out two that we think you will love. Starting off, this dark blue nail set that has a nice combination of tiger and other CNY-inspired art. With a tiger on the thumb, the must-have 福 (luck) word, and floral patterns, a light-blue pinky brings everything together.

For nails, many prefer a glossy finish. If you are one of the few who loves the matte look, this set is perfect for you. With unique stripes patterns on each nail and the design of a tiger’s eye, this realistic design will be sure to wow anybody who glances at your hands.

Definitely not your regular cutesy design, if you ask us!

Price: The salon estimates the prices to be $80 for the first set and $76 for the second
CNY surcharge rates: +50% from 12 to 31 January 2021
Where: They have three outlets.
1) #01-12, Tampines Mart, 5 Tampines Street 32, Singapore 529284
2) #04-21, Seletar Mall, 33 Sengkang West Ave, Singapore 797563
3) #02-37, TripleOne Somerset, 111 Somerset Rd, Singapore 238164.
How to book: To book, call 90901500 (Tampines outlet), 87271500 (Somerset outlet), or 90611500 (Seletar mall outlet)

Shining Nails is a private nail salon that specialises in pop-up cartoon art. If there are any Pooh fans out there, you are in luck. Drawing inspiration from the year of the tiger, Shining Nails has a design of Winnie the Pooh with Tigger making an appearance (for obvious reasons).

For those who are young at heart, this design is all about darling pinks and delicate art. Pooh and Tigger’s heads, as well as Tigger’s tail, are all pop-up glass balls, which will give your nails an extra element of fun.

Price: Not stated, message them to find out more
CNY surcharge rates: From $20 to $25, depending on when you book
Where: 886A Woodlands Drive 50, Singapore 731886
How to book: To book, WhatsApp 83398640 (be quick, because slots are running out!)

Are you trying to be more conscious of what goes into the products you use? Nails & Good Company uses non-toxic and halal nail polishes that are good for the body. This CNY, they have 11 designs to choose from, two of which are tiger-inspired.

Tiger’s Paw and Lil Cubs are both designs that we think will look great on anybody, no matter your age. Simple and cute, you simply can’t go wrong with them. You can pick both designs and add them to your classic gel mani booking at just $78.

Price: $78
CNY surcharge rates: From $12 to $28, depending on when you book.
Where: They have two outlets.
1) #05–K1 Tampines 1 Shopping Centre, 10 Tampines Central 1, Singapore 529536
2) #04-38 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839
How to book: To book, WhatsApp 86348781 with your name, preferred date and time, and what service you would like.

At just $68 nett, get your classic gel tiger nails (Set B) done at Grace Nail. A playful design that makes use of muted colours, it will enhance any outfit and makeup look you are sporting this CNY. The best part? If you want to make it bold and colourful, you can!

The salon offers the choice to change the colours of the nail art, which allows customers the opportunity to customise the design to their liking.

Sounds like the best way to get one-of-a-kind nails if you ask us.

Price: $68
CNY surcharge rates: No surcharge rates
Where: #04-92, Clark Quay The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen St, Singapore 059817
How to book: To book, WhatsApp 8738 5084 or DM them here

Want to totally immerse yourself in the CNY spirit with red nails? The design on the bottom row may be just what you need. Using red, white and silver colours with a hint of gold foil, these elegant yet playful nails are great for those who don’t want their fingertips to be totally decked in tigers.

From the same salon, we have this absolutely adorable design with the tiger’s face and tails popping up to give your nails extra dimension. And we definitely can’t forget the paw prints.

In neutral colours of brown and off-white, this is another set of nails that can look good with any outfit, whether you decide to go bold with red or dress it down in some cool blues or warm oranges.

Price: $70 for the red nails and $60 for the nails with the pop-up face and tails
CNY surcharge: From $10 to $20, depending on when you book
Where: #02-15 Singapore Shopping Centre, 190 Clemenceau Ave, Singapore 239924
How to book: To book, WhatsApp them at 9007 2189 or call them at 6996 1872

The design on the bottom row is giving us some feel-good vibes, and there’s no better way to start the Lunar New Year! With charming tiger art on both thumbs (the nail on the far left is for the other thumb), it’s a great option for those who love the fun and pastel aesthetic found in everyday Korean fashion.

With cool greys and an outstanding pink nail with mandarin oranges, this set is all we could ever ask for.

Price: $75
CNY surcharge: From $12 to $15 depending on when you book
Where: A home-based salon, location not publicly disclosed
How to book: To book, WhatsApp 91375045, DM them on Instagram, or book online

Are the other options not to your liking? Then perhaps you would like these sophisticated leopard nails that scream elegance and power. While definitely not the large cat we are looking for, these nails still embody the fierce feline spirit of the tiger.

With delicate gold designs on the nails with the spots and bold pop-ups on those with a nice muted green, this design is great for those who don’t fancy the look of stripes.

Price: $98
CNY surcharge: No surcharge rates
Where: 661C Punggol Edgedale Plains, Singapore 823661. Further details will be provided after booking
How to book: Click here to see their available dates. To book, DM them or WhatsApp them at 90277252

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