Nail Queen By Michelle Tran
The owner works the floor most days, showing people to free chairs and checking sets before they're finished. The salon outgrew a few smaller units in the same building before moving into this big one. From mid-morning every chair is taken and the room gets noisy.
Come here if
- You have a wedding or event coming and want something intricate
- You're a man who wants a tidy manicure or pedicure
- You're bringing your mum or daughter along
Maybe not if
- Crowds and chatter wear you out
Known for
What guests come here for
What people say
You get what you asked for
People have brought in Pinterest screenshots of hand-painted flowers and heart-shaped cat eyes and left with close copies.
The technician checks each layer with you before it goes under the lamp.
Regulars who stayed
Expats who have left Singapore still book a set on trips back.
No hard sell
Packages aren't pushed at the counter, and people who expected the pitch say it never came.
The small extras
The chairs massage your back while you sit, and Friends plays on a loop on the big screen unless you pick a Netflix show.
Brownies, coffee and tea sit on a corner counter for whoever is waiting.
How long it lasts
Gel and builder-gel sets have held until the nails grew out for people who cook and clean every day.
When a set chipped or lifted within days, people who went back had it fixed without charge.
Booking, or turning up
Short-notice slots often turn up on WhatsApp, and walk-ins get a chair when one frees up.
Some bookings run late, with people waiting well past their slot before anyone started, so don't plan anything straight after.
Summarised from over a thousand public reviews. Last reviewed October 2026.
Who to ask for
People customers name in public reviews, and what they said about them. Not a full list of who works here.
“Ella was very polite and recommended to me the best look for my nails.”
“I always book with Olivia, her attention to detail is outstanding and always knows the right shade for me.”
Services
22 services
Manicure
4 options · $$
Pedicure
7 options · from $16.35 · $
Gel nails
6 options · $$
Nail extensions
3 options · $$$
Waxing & threading
2 options · from $16.35 · $$
Approximate prices from the salon's published menu, checked October 2026. Prices vary by the treatment, its length and any add-ons, so confirm with the salon before booking. Add-ons and packages are on their price list. $ to $$$ compares this salon's starting prices with other Singapore salons' published menus for the same treatments: $ is the most affordable quarter, $$$ the priciest. Each menu heading rates its section's lowest full-service price; the price level at the top combines them, so it can sit between the headings. See their full price list ↗
Common questions
The things people ask before booking
Q How much is a gel manicure?
A classic gel manicure is $54.50, an express one $38.15 and a BIAB manicure $87.20, with GST already included.
Q How long does a mani-pedi take?
About an hour and a half for a classic set, with two technicians working on hands and feet at once. An intricate design can take two hours or more.
Q Can I get my lashes done here too?
Lash extensions and lash lifts are done at the salon as well; mention it when you message to book.
