Whether you’re heading out of the office to meet a client or rushing to an event, looking professional is of utmost importance. That means neat hair, power brows, and of course, clean nails. If you’re looking down at chipped polish or a broken nail right now, fear not.
We scoured the CBD area for express manicures that will have your nails shaped, buffed and polished in 30 minutes or less. You can pop by one of these nail salons for a quick session during your lunch break, and still have time for a meal before a meeting or event.
Situated in the heart of Tanjong Pagar, 8Twenty8 Nails touts itself as the “house of little luxuries”. It offers grooming services such as manicures, pedicures and waxing, and uses products formulated with botanical ingredients.
Price: $15 for a 30-minute express manicure
Address: 50 Tras Street, #02-01, Singapore 078989
Booking: Call 6225 1828, email info@8twenty8nails.com.sg or make an appointment through Vaniday
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Hailed as one of the top nail salons in Singapore, FE The Nail Lounge has a decadent boudoir vibe with purple walls and glitzy finishings. Pamper yourself with its manicure and pedicure services, as well as hand and feet spa treatments.
Price: $15 for a 15-minute express manicure |
$19 for a 15-minute express pedicure
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #02-27B, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Booking: Call 6337 7595, complete the booking form, or make an appointment through Vaniday
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BeYouTiful might be best known for its signature Russian eyelash extension service and brow embroidery procedures, but in-the-know office workers in the area head there for its manicure and pedicure services too.
Price: $12 for a 30-minute express manicure |
$15 for a 30-minute express pedicure
Address: 10 Anson Road, #02-93A, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Booking: Call 6221 8142/8488 9959, fill in the contact form, or make an appointment through Vaniday
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Offering both express manicure and pedicure services, Nail Bliss uses a wide range of O.P.I polishes to glam up your nails. With 3 outlets located around the CBD area, you can make a beeline to the nearest branch during lunch and get either done in less than 30 minutes.
Price: $12 for a 25-minute express manicure |
$15 for a 25-minute express pedicure
Address: 30 Raffles Place, #02-38, Chevron House, 048622 |
One Raffles Place, #05-06, 048616 |
10 Anson Rd, #01-89A, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Booking: Call 6536 8869 (Chevron House), 6533 5038 (One Raffles) or 6220 8366 (International Plaza) to make an appointment
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Founded by local hairstylist Raymond Lee, Clover Prestige’s team is comprised of professionals who can give you a complete beauty transformation in one sitting. Settle back into one of their comfortable leather chairs and treat yourself to an express manicure.
Price: $20 for a 30-minute express manicure
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-602/602A, Suntec City Tower 2, Singapore 038983
Booking: Call 6258 9066, fill in the contact form, or make an appointment through Vaniday
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Let this stylish nail salon’s soothing pastel blue hues and abundance of natural light streaming in through the windows ease your weary eyes during your well-deserved lunch break. Express manicures for both men and women are available here.
Price: $15 for a 30-minute express manicure
Address: 59A Temple Street, Chinatown, Singapore 058604
Booking: Call 6904 4161, email nailzxcollab@gmail.com, or make an appointment through Vaniday
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Just like the neighbourhood it’s located in, Haji Lane, The Nail Artelier is known for its vibrant and intricate designs. If you’re pressed for time, opt for the affordable express manicure by one of its fully qualified professional nail technicians.
Price: $12 for a 30-minute express manicure
Address: 666 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188800
Booking: Call 6298 8028 or fill in the contact form to make an appointment
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Get your nails shaped, polished and nourished in half an hour with this award-winning nail salon’s express manicure. If you can afford to set aside an afternoon, however, add a hand spa, foot spa or nail treatment for an ultimate self-care session.
Price: $18 for a 30-minute express manicure
Address: 41 Beach Road, Singapore 189680
Booking: Call 6333 9096 or email info@manicurious.sg to make an appointment
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Time-strapped individuals who work around the Tanjong Pagar area can head to Alpha Chic for express manicures and pedicures. The comfy armchairs will lull you into a relaxed state, so you’ll feel recharged for the rest of the day.
Price: $12 for a 30-minute express manicure |
$15 for a 30-minute express pedicure
Address: 8 Enggor Street, #01-01, Skysuites @ Anson, Singapore 079718
Booking: Call 8743 2389 or make an appointment through Vaniday
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Grace Nail is an Insta-worthy salon decked out in millennial pink, with gold, wood and marble accents. Beyond the aesthetics, it’s the meticulousness of its nail technicians that sees customers returning time and again, garnering the nail salon plenty of 5-star reviews.
Price: $28 for a 30-minute express pedicure
Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-91, The Central Clarke Quay, Singapore 059817
Booking: Call 6788 5066, text/WhatsApp 8738 5084 or make an appointment through Vaniday
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With these nail salons around the CBD that offer express manicures, you can give your nails a polished makeover in a flash. Remember to let your nails dry for an extra 15 minutes—you wouldn’t want to ruin them by typing too furiously on your keyboard.
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