Spa Awards 2017: Top 12 Grooming Fixes
Call on these experts to have you trimmed and prepped to immaculate perfection
Photographed by Antoine Verglas
Best Spa Manicure
Signature Spa Manicure, $58.85 for 60 minutes, FE Nail Lounge
More than your regular run-of-the-mill manicure, this ultimate hand spa experience uses a naturally derived scrub, callus treatment, moisture wrap and a relaxing massage for smooth and supple skin.
Best Spa Pedicure
Deluxe Spa Pedicure, $85++ for 75 minutes, Boo-Ti Parlour
Expect the full works, including a softening scrub, leg and foot mask as well as an energising leg massage—all while reclining in an Osim massage chair. You’ll walk out of this comprehensive treatment with not only perfectly primped nails but you’ll also feel reinvigorated. Visit www.boo-tiparlour.com
Best Nail Art
Nail Art, price varies depending on design, 8Twenty8 Nails
Tucked away within a shophouse in Tanjong Pagar, this cosy salon prides itself on providing hygienic and pampering services. Expect a warm and friendly session from your manicurist, coupled with extremely meticulous and swift nail art application. Visit www.facebook.com/8Twenty8Nails
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Best Holistic Hands & Feet Care
Bastien’s Duo, $285 for 75 minutes, Remède Spa at The St. Regis Singapore
With two therapists working on your limbs simultaneously to restore health and improve flexibility to your joints, expect an extensive synchronised massage that will leave you feeling completely relaxed and recharged. Visit www.remedespasingapore.com
Best Anti-Ageing Hands & Feet Treatment
Organic Skin Renewal Spa, $140 for about 60 minutes, The Nail Artistry
A perfect way to jazz up your regular mani-pedi sessions, this opulent hands-and-feet ritual incorporates skincare-inspired steps to boost moisture levels and skin repair for improved elasticity. Visit www.thenailartistry.com
Best Brazilian Wax
Brazilian Wax, $62 for about 30 minutes, STRIP
With hygiene and efficiency at the core of its motto, this much-loved joint for hair removal has a troop of trained therapists that will have you baby-smooth in a jiffy. Visit www.strip.com.sg/services
Best Pain-Free Hair Removal
Silky Smooth IPL Hair Removal, from $48 per session depending on the treatment area, EstheClinic
Traditional IPL procedures direct intense energy in one sudden zap and can cause sharp jolts of discomfort. EstheClinic uses the MacPeel No Pain System, which targets hair follicles by gradually raising the temperature for a pleasant hair removal process. Visit www.estheclinic.com.sg
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Best Brow Grooming
Thread and Tweeze, $24 for about 20 minutes, Browhaus
This brow trimming service is suitable for everyone. The combination of tweezing and threading helps ensure precision while getting rid of the tiniest of stray hairs for a more defined brow shape. Visit
Best Brow Tinting
Browgraphy (Thread & Tweeze), $45 for about 45 minutes, Browhaus
Combining the benefits of classic threading and tweezing for a clean and natural-looking brow line, a gentle vegetal dye in your desired shade is then applied to brows to complement and accentuate your hair colour and skin tone. Visit www.browhaus.com
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Best Brow Construction
Natural Eyebrow Embroidery, from $1,380, Browtisan
The star of this semi-permanent brow construction service is the expert touch of the well-trained therapists at Browtisan. With a good eye for aesthetics and nimble hands, narrow strokes are applied to achieve naturally lusher and fuller brows to frame your facial features. You can also be assured of the most stringent hygiene standards, as all tools used are sterilised via infrared technology. Visit
Best Lash Extension
Premium Weightless Japanese Eyelash Extensions, from $80 for 30 minutes, The Nail Artistry
Using lightweight and flexible individual lashes, this service promises a natural and long-lasting look. You'll be able to skip mascara and even eyeliner for weeks to come. Visit www.thenailartistry.com
Best Semi-Permanent Eye Liner
Eye Define, $856, Browhaus
Utilising sterilised tools and customisable vegetal dyes, this semi-permanent eyeliner fix will save you invaluable time and hassle every day. Plus, the specialists at Browhaus are well-trained to be extremely meticulous from the application of numbing cream to the application of colour to ensure a peace of mind. Some swelling and soreness is to be expected on the treatment area, but this will subside within a few days so that you can return to your normal skincare and makeup routine. Visit www.browhaus.com
By Joyce Cheo