The Nail Artelier is an art-centric nail studio with humble beginnings on Haji Lane in 2013, and it has made its home in the eclectic, vibrant Kampong Glam neighbourhood ever since. After a few years in a larger space on North Bridge Road, it returned to Haji Lane in late July 2021 with a new concept store spanning two shophouse units, bringing nail services, retail and leisure together under one roof. True to its name — an atelier being the workshop or studio of an artist or designer — the studio puts art centre stage, creating designs on tiny canvasses every day.
The team loves and specialises in nail art, and bookings in advance let their skilled nail artists bring your dream designs to life. Gel and acrylic services use non-toxic, quality products made in Japan, and Art Director Ying is a licensed educator and designer for premier Japanese brands PREGEL and TSUMEKIRA, keeping the studio close to the latest trends, tools and techniques. If cracked heels or calluses are a concern, the Sole Rejuvenation treatment takes 30 minutes or less, using an exfoliation device to efficiently yet safely buff and smooth the soles. Whether it's a basic manicure or pedicure or complex artwork, the team prides itself on quality results with quality products.
The studio's work has appeared in Female, Her World, Simply Her, The New Paper on Sunday and Japanese nail art magazine Nail Up!, and it was featured in Expat Living as "Best for Nail Art"; corporate collaborations include Benefit Cosmetics, Lancome and Sephora. The Haji Lane space also hosts Makers @ The Nail Artelier, a retail and workshop area where local artists and small makers display their merchandise and run craft sessions. An online shop stocks brands such as ALLPRESAN, Gilt Trips, Thinking Bacon and PREANFA CC, with free delivery within Singapore on orders over $100 and international shipping to Malaysia, the USA, Canada and Australia. Appointments can be booked online, and the store is open 11am to 8pm daily.
Tucked into Singapore's most colourful little street, The Nail Artelier treats every set of nails as a tiny canvas. The name says it all — an atelier is a workshop or studio of an artist, artisan or designer — and this Haji Lane studio has been living up to it since 2013.
The Nail Artelier began with humble beginnings on Haji Lane in 2013 and grew up alongside the eclectic, vibrant Kampong Glam neighbourhood. After moving to a larger space at 666 North Bridge Road in 2016, the team returned home in late July 2021 with a new concept store spanning two shophouse units at 76A Haji Lane — retail, leisure and nail services all under one roof. (A cosy pop-up salon within 99 Percent Hair Studio at Orchard Central also operated from December 2020 to July 2021.)
As the name suggests, nail art is the studio's love and specialty. Art takes centrestage here and is created on tiny canvases every day by skilled nail artists. Have a dream design in mind? Book in advance and let the team work their magic to bring it to life.
Quality sits behind every design. For gel and acrylic services, the studio uses non-toxic, quality products made in Japan. Art Director Ying is a licensed educator and designer for premier Japanese brands PREGEL and TSUMEKIRA, giving the team access to the latest trends, products, tools and techniques in the nail industry.
Hands aside, feet get the star treatment too. If cracked heels, calluses or tired soles are the issue, the studio highly recommends its Sole Rejuvenation treatment. In 30 minutes or less, an exfoliation device efficiently yet safely buffs and smoothens the soles — leaving them feeling baby soft again.
Whether you're after a pampering experience or a clean makeover for your hands and feet, the team takes pride in delivering quality results with quality products. You'll see and feel the difference after any service, whether it's a basic manicure or pedicure, or complex artwork.
The Haji Lane concept store is more than a salon. Through Makers @ The Nail Artelier, part of the space is dedicated to a retail and workshop area where local artists and small makers display their merchandise and conduct craft sessions. It reflects the studio's belief in supporting local talent and connecting customers with more retail and leisure options — so you may leave with more than just a fresh set of nails.
The studio's artistry has also earned attention beyond the chair. The Nail Artelier has worked with companies like Benefit Cosmetics, Lancôme and Sephora, and its work has been published in Female, Her World and Simply Her magazines, The New Paper on Sunday and Japanese nail art magazine Nail Up!. Expat Living has featured it as 'Best for Nail Art'.
You'll find The Nail Artelier at 76A Haji Lane, Singapore 189269, in the heart of Kampong Glam. The studio is open 11am to 8pm daily, and appointments can be booked through the website's Book An Appointment page — recommended, especially if you have specific artwork in mind. Prefer to talk first? Call 62988028.
Can't make it in? The studio's online shop carries brands including ALLPRESAN, Gilt Trips, Thinking Bacon, PREANFA CC and its own The Nail Artelier line, with free delivery within Singapore on orders over $100 and international shipping to Malaysia, the USA, Canada and Australia. Regulars can make the most of the Loyalty Card, while Monthly Promo Art Sets offer fresh themed designs to try each month.
From complex custom artwork to a simple clean-up, The Nail Artelier pairs Japanese-quality products with a genuine love of art — all in one of Singapore's most characterful corners.