Nail salon on Haji Lane in Kampong Glam, up on the second level, holding a 4.6 Google rating and taking bookings through its online appointments site.
A good nail salon shows its standards in the small things: tools sterilised between clients, files and buffers not reused, and cuticle work done gently rather than rushed. Gel polish, popular because it lasts two to three weeks, should be soaked off properly rather than peeled, which strips layers from the natural nail. In a lane this busy, walk-ins can mean a wait, so regulars book ahead, and it is worth asking whether polish removal or repairs are charged separately. Expect shaping, cuticle care and a couple of coats, with nail art on request at most salons.
NKJ Nails & Hair Beauty Palace makes a handy stop between the boutiques and cafés of Kampong Glam, tucked quietly above the Haji Lane bustle.