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Nail Art National Day
There are many ways to get ready for this coming National Day, and getting your nails done in the nation’s signature red and white may just very well be one of them. If you’re still in need of some inspiration, scroll through for some of these nail ideas before your next appointment with your manicurist. We’ve also included our picks of local nail artists you can book an appointment with to get in the spirit.
Contemporary French Tips
Celebrating National Day doesn’t mean you have to go full red. Embrace our nation’s colours with a French Tip manicure. The Nail Artistry, with salons at Serangoon Gardens and East Coast Road, offers a comfortable manicure session complete with a huge TV and small treats of bread, cake and coffee.
Subtle Florals
With a location in the CBD area, you can easily drop by Nail County after work for a quick manicure. A Korean nail salon which provides quality service dating back to 2002, Nail County offers a variety of fun, elegant nail art looks.
Nail County has a salon at Millenia Walk and Katong Point.
Funky Checks and Stripes
Embracing the festive spirit doesn’t mean compromising your unique style! Why not opt for this unique checkered and stripes design? While Nail Machine Services only does gel manicures, you’re to get a dainty, quirky illustration on your nails in no time. What’s more, the owner has small dogs in the house!
Nail Machine Services operates from Kimberlyn’s home in Bedok Reservoir.
Sparkles and a Splash of Red
Spoilt for choice on what to paint your nails with? Why not get it all? Hide some florals under clear gel, add on a layer of sparkly silver to embrace the festivities and apply some red to pull it all together. Studded Kitty’s style of cute and intricate illustrations will appeal to anyone into Japanese-style nails. She is a JNEC 3rd Grade Nailist and JNA Qualified Salon Hygiene Manager, so rest assured you’ll be in good hands.
Studded Kitty operates from her home in Pasir Ris.
Simply Red
Funky designs and intricate designs may look cool, but sometimes, keeping it classy with a simple red colour can be just as gorgeous. Liz Tran, who runs Nail by Liz, likes to add her own personal touch with a little gold detail on some fingers. Her designs run from the simply beautiful to the intricately detailed.
Nail by Liz operates from her home in Clementi.
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Embrace Batik Traditions
Sometimes, contemporary prints may be boring. For the Indonesians who call Singapore home, batik prints will be a great way to embrace both country’s cultures this 9 August. Check out Nail Festa for unique designs that embrace various decorations like pearls, gems and even small cinnamon rolls.
Nail Festa operates from her home in Woodlands North.
Metallic Moments
Embrace a throwback with this shimmering metallic red, which is both edgy and eye-catching for photos. Le Clou Nails & Beauty offers various nail styles, including acrylic extensions.
Le Clou Nails & Beauty has a salon in City Gate shopping mall.
Capture the Skyline
What’s more patriotic than painting the entire skyline on the canvas of your fingertips? This design would work either for a themed party at work or with friends. Located in a shophouse with Candour Coffee, the nail salon offers designs that could make your nails a canvas for intricate works of art. Who doesn’t enjoy the scent of coffee while getting your nails done?
Manicurious has a salon in 41 Beach Road, Singapore 189680.
Abstract Art
Wearing abstract art on your nails gives you the chance to celebrate the nation’s 58th birthday while still having a cute manicure to wear after the festivities. The Nail Status offers a variety of styles, ranging from chrome to holographic to ombre glitter. If you’re looking for a promotion this National Day, check out their discounts here.
The Nail Status has a salon in Raffles City Shopping Center, #03-21A and The Seletar Mall, #03-13.
Fancy and Fiery
Keep the flames alive with this fiery and fun nail design! Bellus de Charme has worked with various influencers like Lynnie Zle, Nicholas Teo and Jeynelle Ng, so you know they’re reputable. They use halal-certified nail polishes which are enriched with argan oil and vitamins C and B5.
Bellus de Charme has a salon in Far East Plaza shopping mall.
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Reach for the Stars
Reach for the stars and celebrate our nation's flag with these starry nails. Bi.bbi.li.nails does both press ons which she either freestyles or follows your inspiration photo. She also does the classic gel manicure and gel extensions if you prefer a face-to-face session.
Bi.bbi.li.nails operates from her home in Sengkang.