The Nailist is a Singapore nail salon and spa founded by sisters, built around what the founders describe as a celebration of sisterhood and a warm place of relaxation without the relentless pressure tactics common in the spa industry. The salon now operates three boutiques across Singapore, offering manicure, pedicure and nail art services.
Services span express and classic manicures and pedicures, Gelish manicures and pedicures, gel and acrylic extensions, nail overlay and fully customisable nail art. The Nailist emphasises client-focused care, listening to customer suggestions and being upfront about any additional charges, without pressure sales tactics or package selling.
The salon has received the Gold/Silver Award for Best Manicure and Pedicure from Expat Living Singapore's Reader's Choice Awards for five consecutive years since 2019, and counts over 10,000 satisfied customers with more than 150 five-star reviews. Beyond nail services, The Nailist also retails nail and beauty products, including cuticle oils, moisturisers, foot treatments, shampoos and lash and brow serums.
The Nailist Raffles Holland is located at 118 Holland Avenue Unit 03-03, Singapore 278997.
The Nailist was founded by sisters, and that sisterhood is central to how the salon describes itself. Rather than the relentless pressure tactics common in the spa industry, the founders envisioned a warm place of relaxation where customers could feel comfortable from the moment they walked in. That philosophy - quality products and sincere service - remains the salon's guiding idea today.
What began as a single salon has grown into three boutiques in Singapore: The Nailist Raffles Holland, The Nailist Orchard Road, and The Nailist Holland Shopping Centre. Each branch offers the salon's full range of manicure, pedicure and nail art services, giving customers across different parts of the island easy access to the same standard of care.
The Nailist's service menu spans express and classic manicures and pedicures, Gelish manicures and pedicures for longer-lasting colour, gel and acrylic nail extensions, nail overlay, and fully customisable nail art. Among its most requested services are the Gelish medi & pedi for strong, elegant nails with added length and style, acrylic extension for precise, polished shaping, gel extension for artistic designs matching a client's unique style, and the classic medi/pedi for protective, flawless finishing.
Nail art personalisation is a particular focus for The Nailist. Drawing on the wider trend of customers wanting designs that reflect their own style - the kind seen across TikTok and social media - the salon gives customers the freedom to choose their own nail designs, encouraging them to speak up about exactly what they want rather than settle for something generic. The salon also offers a wide range of colours, from vibrant and neon to nude and neutral, along with glittery and sparkly finishes.
The Nailist is explicit about its approach to customer care: no pressure sales tactics, no package selling, just open dialogue about what a client wants and needs. The salon is upfront about any additional charges before work begins, so there are no surprises at the end of a visit.
The Nailist has received the Gold/Silver Award for Best Manicure and Pedicure from Expat Living Singapore's Reader's Choice Awards for five consecutive years since 2019. The salon also counts over 10,000 satisfied customers, both locals and tourists, and has collected more than 150 five-star reviews.
Alongside its nail services, The Nailist retails a range of beauty products, including cuticle oils, tinted moisturisers, foot treatments, shampoos and conditioners, an OPI Nail Envy Strengthener, a gel remover kit, and eyelash and eyebrow serums. These products let customers extend their salon experience with at-home care between visits.
The Nailist Raffles Holland is located at 118 Holland Avenue Unit 03-03, Singapore 278997, and can be reached by phone at 6262 6163. The salon accepts credit and debit cards, including Visa, MasterCard and American Express, as well as PayNow, and customers can follow The Nailist's work on Instagram at thenailistsg.