Twenty Nails is a lifestyle nail salon in a central neighbourhood near Toa Payoh Central, built on the belief that a salon visit is more than just having your nails done — it is one of the ways to empower yourself through self-care. The founder, an avid nail art lover with a health-conscious outlook, set out to deliver wellness without the detriments to health, holding that beauty is synonymous with health and one should not have to sacrifice one for the other.
That philosophy shows up in the products. The salon uses international brand Zoya and homegrown label Jacquelline Burchell (made in Singapore), both free from harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and toluene found in most conventional polishes. Treatments are specially curated to include products that are safe, natural, less-toxic, vegan, organic or cruelty free, creating an environment safe for both team and community — while keeping prices affordable so these simple pleasures can be enjoyed without guilt.
The service menu spans express and classic manicures and pedicures for hands and feet, Gelish gel colour, acrylic and gel extensions, IBX nail repair, intensive callus care, design add-ons like French or glitter tips and hand-drawn nail art, soak-offs and removals, plus forearm and foreleg waxing. A monthly collection of thoughtfully curated trend designs keeps the lookbook fresh. You'll find the salon at 85C Toa Payoh Lorong 4, #01-372 — about six minutes' walk from Toa Payoh MRT (exit C) — open Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 9pm, and Sunday, 11am to 8pm.
Twenty Nails is a lifestyle nail salon tucked into a central neighbourhood near Toa Payoh Central, at 85C Toa Payoh Lorong 4, #01-372. Its banner declares that "normal is boring" — and the salon lives up to it, pairing creative, trend-led nail art with an unusually careful approach to what actually goes onto your nails and skin.
The salon's philosophy is simple: going to the nail salon is not just about having your nails done. It is one of the many ways to empower yourself through self-care — a special treat to enjoy each time you step through the door. That belief comes straight from the founder, an avid nail art lover and a health-conscious one, who feels strongly about delivering wellness without the detriments to health. At Twenty Nails, beauty is synonymous with health; you should not have to sacrifice one for the other. It is a philosophy that shapes everything, from the polish on the shelves to the way treatments are designed.
In practice, that means deliberate product choices. The salon is a proud user of international brand Zoya as well as homegrown label Jacquelline Burchell — made in Singapore — both free from harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and toluene, which are found in most conventional polish products. Treatments are specially curated to include products that are safe, natural, less-toxic, vegan, organic or cruelty free, creating an environment that is safe for both the team and the community. Just as importantly for regulars, all of this is kept affordable, so these simple pleasures can be enjoyed without guilt.
The core menu covers manicures and pedicures for both hands and feet, with services listed separately for each. It scales from an Express session for anyone squeezed for time, through Classic treatments, to Gelish gel versions of each for a finish that lasts. Clients after added length can choose acrylic or gel extensions, booked per full set or by the individual nail.
Nail health gets its own section. The IBX Nail Repair Strengthening Treatment works on weak or damaged nails, while an Intensive Callus Treatment takes care of stubborn soles. An Anti-Fungus Treatment also appears on the list, though it is temporarily unavailable at present.
Then comes the fun part. Twenty Nails releases a monthly collection of thoughtfully curated nail designs built around the latest trends, and the team's hand-drawn nail art is on display on the salon's Instagram and Facebook pages. Alongside the art, the design menu includes French or glitter tips, nail art and accessories applied per nail, gel overlay for added strength, Gelish polish soak-off, and removal of soft gel, hard gel or acrylic extensions. Forearm and foreleg waxing rounds out the menu.
Sessions run Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 9pm, and Sunday from 11am to 8pm; the salon closes on Mondays. Appointments are booked online through Fresha, and the team can be reached by phone or email — or by text and WhatsApp on the mobile line, which is message-only.
Getting there is easy from most of central Singapore. The salon is about a six-minute walk from Toa Payoh MRT (exit C) or nine minutes from Braddell MRT (exit C). Drivers will find ample parking spaces right at the doorstep, and cab passengers can alight directly outside the salon.
Whether you are popping in for an Express Gelish refresh between errands or settling in for a full set of hand-drawn art from this month's collection, Twenty Nails makes the case that a neighbourhood nail salon can be both a creative studio and a wellness-minded one — a place where the nails on are anything but boring.