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The Best Nail Salons in Hong Kong You Need to Book ASAP!
While it’s cheap to do your own mani-pedi at home, nothing beats the pampering and luxurious experience of going to a nail salon for a professional nail service.
Hong Kong has tons of nail salons waiting for you, but who has the time to check them all out? To save you some trouble, we’ve diligently combed through them and come up with a list of salons offering reasonably priced manicures, creative nail art glitz, and indulgent nail care treatments.
Needless to say, we’ve found the nail salons that offer the best experiences. Let’s get into each one, starting from the most budget-friendly!
Nail Jolly
Location: Peel St, 26號Shama Central1/f, Central
Operating hours: Monday to Friday – 11 AM to 8:30 PM, Saturday – 11 AM to 8 PM, Sunday – Closed
Contact details: +852 2157 9451
Best nail service: Signature Manicure/Pedicure (HKD 548/ HKD 748)
Starting price: Manicure – HKD 148, Pedicure – HKD 248
Nail Jolly is a chic and cozy spot where you can step up your self-care regimen. Their 80-minute signature manicure service already includes a hand soak, a hand scrub, and a hand/foot massage.
The salon also offers vegan and toxin-free nail polishes with its NCLA Gelous Manicure/Pedicure (HKD 898/HKD 1,148). These cruelty-free alternatives are safe and gentle, even for pregnant and breastfeeding mamas.
Oh, and another perk we love? The nail salon has a cute and curious resident cat. If this furry friend finds you interesting enough, it might just grace you with its presence while you’re getting pampered.
Ooh La La Nails
Location: Room 2302, 23/F, Bayfield Building, 99 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
Operating hours: Monday to Saturday – 11 AM to 8:30 PM, Sunday – Closed
Contact details: +852 5138 3866
Best nail service: Soft Gel + Art with Russian Manicure/Pedicure (starts at HKD 480)
Starting price: Manicure – HKD 200, Pedicure – HKD 300
Ooh La La is known for its nail techs’ skills in Russian manicures, also known as dry manicures. The Russian manicure technique is the best for getting rid of pesky cuticles and calluses around your nails and making your manicure last longer.
And guess what? Aside from intricate nail art designs using regular polish, nail technicians here can also create customizable designs using various gels, including soak-off and construction gels.
Speaking of nail gels, we like that this nail salon uses top-of-the-line gel products to ensure customers leave with nails that have a vibrant and long-lasting finish. You can choose from over 3,000 colors of nail gel products sourced from popular brands in various countries, like the U.S.A., Japan, and Germany.
Nail Me
Location: 1/F, 1 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Contact details: +852 2529 8166
Best nail service: Signature Full Set Soft Gel Manicure/Pedicure (HKD 500/ HKD 720)
Starting price: Manicure – HKD 200, Pedicure – HKD 340
When it comes to nails, what makes Nail Me different from other nail salons is that they offer nail trials. This service is great for certain customers like brides or social media influencers who might require nail trials to determine what will look best for an event.
And don’t worry. Nail trials cost significantly lower than the original cost for nail services. For example, you only have to pay HKD 375 for the signature full set of soft gel manicures that originally cost HKD 500.
Want to know another good deal? Nail Me is offering a first-trial discount for first-time customers of this salon. If that’s you, make sure you book an appointment through their website before you visit the salon so you can enjoy 25% off any service you prefer!
Canary Nail
Location: Wyndham St, 15-17號9F Man Cheung Building, Central
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday – Closed
Contact details: +852 2537 0338
Best nail service: Soak Off Hard Gel Manicure/Pedicure (HKD 700/HKD 770)
Starting price: Manicure – HKD 250, Pedicure – HKD 420
Canary Nail is a stylish Japanese salon nestled amidst the bustling street of Lan Kwai Fong. It’s one of the go-to spots in Central for soak-off gel nails with nail art.
Speaking of nail art, nail experts here are known for their skills in creating detailed and intricate designs. Their nail techs can copy the exact style of your nail inspo or make minor adjustments to better suit your nails.
If you’re a first-time customer of the salon, you’ll get a discount on manicures and pedicures. Just make sure to book an appointment through their website or via call at least a day before your visit.
The Nail Library
Location: 2/F, 76 Wellington St, Central
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 10 AM to 9 PM
Contact details: +852 6298 8391
Best nail service: Shellac or Soft Gel Manicure/Pedicure (HKD 530/HKD 600)
Starting price: Manicure – HKD 270, Pedicure – HKD 400
The Nail Library might be small, but it’s like a literal nail library! It features a huge array of shellac nail polishes and high-end nail polish collections, including those of Chanel, Christian Louboutin, and Dior brands.
But don’t worry about being overwhelmed! The nail techs here can help you match designs and colors based on any reference photo you have. Plus, they’ll do a demo shade on their own nails so you can see how the polish looks out of the bottles.
Apart from that, you can also expect a nice selection of complimentary beverages upon arrival. Whether you fancy coffee or champagne, they’ll have a glass ready for you!
They’re also open all days of the week, so booking a nail appointment is easy, no matter how crazy your schedule is.
The Chaless
Location: G/F, 16 Aberdeen St, Central
Operating hours: Monday to Friday – 10 AM to 8 PM, Saturday to Sunday- 10 AM to 7 PM
Contact details: +852 9819 6582
Best nail service: Spa Manicure/Pedicure with Shellac Soft Gel (HKD 550/ HKD 650)
Starting price: Manicure – HKD 280, Pedicure – HKD 380
The Chaless is a spa retreat hub that offers an array of beauty services, including manicures and pedicures, facials, and other curated aesthetic treatments.
When it comes to nail services, this beauty salon doesn’t skimp on quality or service, even for regular manicures and pedicures. A regular manicure here includes a pampering hand massage plus nail and cuticle care.
If you want to treat yourself more, we suggest you opt for their Spa Manicure package. With this nail treatment, you can get your favorite polish and also indulge in other services like hand exfoliation and anti-aging hand mask.
Carte Blanche
Location: Shop 277&277A Level 2 Mira Place 2, 118-130 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 10:30 AM to 8 PM
Contact details: +852 2739 1960
Best nail services: Acrylic Extensions Full Set Manicure/Pedicure (starts at HKD 1,250)
Starting price: Manicure – HKD 350, Pedicure – HKD 550
Carte Blanche is a Japanese-style beauty salon in Tsim Sha Tsui that offers all sorts of pampering services, including hair styling, facial treatments, and of course, nail services.
If you like bling and the kawaii aesthetic, you’ll love their unique monthly nail art designs. Of course, if you want a different design in mind, their nail techs can also whip up a custom look for you.
Besides that, all nail services except Shellac manicure and pedicure come with their signature Japanese cuticle care, so you can expect gentle cuticle removal and long-lasting nail polish.
Their staff are also talented beauty ninjas who can provide multiple services simultaneously. So, you might as well get a facial or refill your lashes while you wait for your nail polish to dry.
Tinted
Location: Pak Sha Rd, 18-20號5/F, Causeway Bay
Operating hours: Monday to Friday – 12 PM to 9 PM, Saturday – 11 AM to 8 PM, Sunday – Closed
Contact details: +852 6012 6444
Best nail service: Signature Gel with Chrome Powder Manicure/Pedicure (starts at HKD 880)
Starting price: Manicure – HKD 480, Pedicure – HKD 680
Tinted is the place to be if you’re after unique and Insta-worthy nail art. This trendy nail salon offers new sets of nail designs for each season in collaboration with artists in Hong Kong, so your nails are basically tiny canvasses for these artists.
And that’s not all! Their nail techs can also handle all sorts of celebrity nail inspos. So, if you’re fangirling over Hailey Bieber’s new classy nails, just drop by, and you’ll get it tinted on your nails in under an hour!
Nail services here already include nail grooming, full cuticle care, and nail sculpting, so they’re worth every penny you pay!
