Beauty at Tampines 1: The Complete Guide (2026)
In the east, Tampines 1 is where the family does its beauty. The honest one-liner is that it is a facial-heavy family mall with a Korean streak: wired into Tampines MRT, it is where working adults grab a S$30 Korean express facial, kids get a S$24 cut and everyone finds a press-on nail set, all in one regional-centre stop.
10 Tampines Central 1 · 25+ salons · Korean facials, press-on nails, family hair · express facials from ~S$30 · families, working adults
Getting there
Tampines 1 sits at 10 Tampines Central 1 in the east, directly connected to Tampines MRT and steps from the bus interchange in one of Singapore’s biggest regional centres. Footfall is very high and family-led, so the beauty floor is built for regulars folding an appointment into the weekend errands.
What Tampines 1 does best
This is a facial-first family mall. The deepest layer is facial studios, heavy on Korean express, pigmentation and medical-style skin names, backed by a strong nail and lash bench and family hair salons. If your household needs skin, nails and a cut in one trip, this is the mall.
The Korean express-facial scene
Skin is the headline, and it leans Korean. The S$30 Korean express facial is a Tampines staple, the kind of quick, no-downtime treatment you fold into a shopping trip, alongside more targeted pigmentation and acne-facial names for specific concerns. It is skincare as routine, not occasion.
Press-on and the nail scene
Nails are a genuine draw here, with a strong press-on streak alongside the usual manicure, pedicure and gel nails. Press-on sets are the affordable, quick-turnaround option that has taken off in the east, so if you want a fresh look without the salon time, this is a good floor for it.
Family and kids hair
Hair here is built for households. Alongside Korean-style haircut and colour salons there are family and kids options, with children’s cuts from around S$24, so a whole-family hair trip is easy. It is one of the reasons the mall works so well as a regular stop.
A quick word on packages
One honest heads-up, since the mall is facial-heavy: several of the facial, pigmentation and slimming names run on prepaid packages, and the sales can get pushy. Favour verified reviews and transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing over a lifetime package pitched on your first visit, and treat a “today only” push as your cue to slow down.
Price snapshot
| Treatment | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Korean express facial | ~S$30 | quick walk-in |
| Ladies haircut | from ~S$44 | kids cuts from ~S$24 |
| Nails | press-on & gel from ~S$30s | climbs with design |
| Waxing | from ~S$25 | varies by area |
For a regional-centre mall, the value on family cuts and express facials is hard to beat.
Salons worth knowing at Tampines 1
A quick, honest note first: where a salon is a genuine single location we show its Google rating and review count from public data at the time of research. Where it is a multi-outlet chain we show what the brand is known for instead, since the recorded rating may belong to a different branch. A shortlist worth knowing, not a ranking, and not every one is bookable on Glamingo yet. Tap Book here to browse and book the salon on Glamingo.
Nail Addiction
Editor’s note — A hugely popular 12-outlet nail chain with a 4.9-star reputation, known for clean gel manicures and detailed nail art. Consistent and always busy — booking is by phone, so call ahead.
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Sothys Premium Salon
Editor’s note — The Singapore home of French prestige brand Sothys Paris, here since 1985. A premium, results-led skin pick — advanced facials, hydrafacials and anti-ageing treatments — at the higher end of the mall’s facial scene.
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Amore Fitness & Boutique Spa
Editor’s note — A long-established spa-and-wellness name (since 1987) for facials, massage and body slimming under one roof. A relaxed, treatment-led option when you want more than a quick express facial.
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Strip Co-Ed
Editor’s note — Singapore’s best-known waxing brand (part of the Spa Esprit group), Strip is the go-to for fuss-free waxing and IPL — quick, hygienic and consistent, with a 4.9-star flagship rating.
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It is a one-stop family floor, so you can do the whole household in a trip. Browse the salons at the Tampines 1 beauty hub, go straight to a facial or haircut, or explore the wider Tampines beauty scene. For quick answers on prices and the best-reviewed spots, the short Tampines 1 beauty FAQ is a fast read.
