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NEW YEAR
Nail treatments in Singapore have certainly come
a long way since the standard mani-pedi. Now, a
whole host of salons offering new services, from
intricate nail art to shopping, coffee and cake, have
cropped up all over the island. There’s something
to suit everyone. Here’s our list of favourite
treatments to see you into the New Year.
BEST FOR: LUXURY TREATMENTS
Polished Hand & Foot Spa
695A East Coast Road
6535 3665 |
polished.com.sgIf the spacious interior and the professional attitude of the staff
at Polished Nail Spa isn’t enough to impress you, its luxurious
hand and foot treatments certainly will.
The
Sweet Orange Rejuve ($40-$55)
eliminates
dull, dry skin with a zesty orange-infused soak, followed
by an invigorating scrub
with orange essential oil,
walnut shells and rice
bran oil. Finally, jojoba oil
is massaged into the skin
to hydrate and restore,
followed by a wrap in
hotel-style towels.
Anot he r favou r i te ,
Always On The Run
BEST FOR: NAIL ART
The Nail Artelier
48 Haji Lane
6298 8028 |
facebook.com/thenailartelierSince opening in the eclectic Arab quarter on Haji Lane,
The Nail Artelier has built up a reputation as
the
go-to spot
for nail art lovers, counting local celebrities and actresses
among its clientele.
Unlike traditional nail salons that display designs for you
to choose from, you can actually get your nail art tailored to
your own specifications. Do you want your nails to match
a snakeskin clutch for a big night out? Not a problem.
Got a themed party? The manicurist will match your nails
accordingly. Just provide a picture reference, and the well-
trained staff will handle the rest. If you’re not in a creative
mood, the range of Japanese nail art magazines available
will help spark your imagination.
Curious? Head down and opt for the
gel manicure
or
gel pedicure ($55 each)
with
nail art
starting from a
very reasonable
$2
per nail. Just make sure to book your
appointment beforehand, as it’s usually a full house.
($40-$55)
uses a detoxifying kaffir lime, ginger and
cardamom scrub – which smells incredible, by the way –
followed by a massage and wrap in cold towels to reduce
any swelling. Both treatments finish with a classic manicure
and pedicure.
Polished is one of only a few salons that distribute cult brand
Deborah Lippmann nail polishes in Singapore. Frequently
featured in top fashionmagazines and recently used onmodels
backstage at New York Fashion Week, colours include an
unusual matt satin finish, speckled glitter or texturedmatt polish.
Importantly, the salon also prides itself in its use of hygienic,
sterilised tools for each customer, down to the very last nail
file, so you can rest assured you’re in safe (and clean) hands.