Take a look at your nails. Are they still chipped and ragged following the lockdown? From classic mani-pedi touch-ups to affordable nail art designs and indulgent spa sessions, give your nails some TLC at these hot nail salons in Bangkok.  

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Nail Attitude

Check out this nail studio in Thonglor if you’re that girly girl who love to have your nails all pink and sparkly, but also with a bit of “attitude.” Nail Attitude specializes in quirky, kawaii nail art (B1,500-2,500) using stickers and sequins with tons of customisable designs and patterns to choose from—from sweet and glittery designs inspired by Sailor Moon, to trendy holographic nails (B1,800)and oh-so-pretty wedding nail art for brides, this nail studio has got you covered. They also sell nail stickers (B180/sheet), glitter nail polish (B380) and hologram film stickers (B350/sheet) if you want to do some DIY nail art at home. Located in Thonglor, the salon is easy to reach by BTS and observes precautions like temperature screenings, social distancing and face masks. Book via Line (@kaeci), phone (085-150-0191) or Facebook.
Thong Lor Soi 10. Open Tue-Sun 10:30-8pm

Eclair Hands Nail Studio [Temporarily closed]

If mismatched candy colored nail art is your thing, then this newly opened nail studio should be on your radar. Located in Phloen Chit, Eclair Hands Nail Studio specializes nail art with playful and artsy designs, which we must say, a lot of them look really creative. Using only gel nail polish imported mostly from Japan, you can choose to pimp your nails with colored foils, glitters, sequins or even Swarovski crystals based on their designs or your own reference. The result? It’s like having a work of art on your fingertips—literally. Manicures here start at B700, while nail art services range from B1,200-B2,500 depending on the designs. Appointment is required. While the salon currently remains closed following Covid-19, you can follow their Instagram (@elairhands) and Facebook for updates.
15/1 Soi Ruam Rudee, Phloen Chit Rd., 096-669-2996. Open Tue-Sun 10:30am-9pm

Credit: Above The Nail

Above The Nail

If you want to know what the hottest nail trends are in Bangkok, head over to this salon’s Instagram account to find out. Popular among hi-sos and celebrities, Above The Nail is best known for glam, dark nail art designs that will make you feel all fancy and fabulous, like their constellation-inspired “The Astronomer,” as well as turning your nails into looking like marbles and precious stones. Prices start at B200 for cut and care, B450 for manicures and B600 for gel manicures, while nail art is around B500-800. They also have a foot spa service here (from B1,900), where you get a pedicure and have your feet scrubbed to smooth perfection. The salon employs strict cleaning methods and social distancing. Book via Line (@abovethenail) or Facebook.
M Place, Thonglor Soi 13, 02-712-6022; CentralWorld: 02-058-5079; Central Eastville, 02-042-5995

Nail It

Hailing from Tokyo, this cotton candy pink themed nail studio is a big hit among Bangkok ladies for its truly affordable price and convenience—25 store locations at Central malls, MRT and BTS stations! A classic gel polish starts at B200 for single color, with additional prints and glitter available from B30 per nail. Since all their packages are so cheap, why not go all out on their “Special Pack,” where you get to gel paint your nails with a solid color of your choice, plus have four of your nails printed by the studio’s customisable design and have one of your nails accessorized with sequins or crystals all for just B350—it’s a steal. Appointment is highly recommended. Stringent cleaning measures are implemented alongside temperature screening, mandatory face masks and an e-payment option. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Multiple branches. Try BTS Ari (Exit 3), 02-617-1997. Open daily 11am-9pm 

Treat Nail Spa & Salon

As the name suggests, this stylish nail salon offers both mani-pedi services as well as hair treatments and hand and foot spa. So if you’re looking to treat yourself to a makeover, this is the place. A simple gel manicure usually costs B650 while pedicure is priced at B990, though they are running a post-Covid closures deal featuring gel nails for B450, or B800 for both hands and feet; Aesop spa treatments for B990; and Jo Malone spa treatments for B1,590. As for nail art, the price here starts at around B1,000 with manicurists helping you design and style your nails however you want. Their signature? Marble nature motifs on soft nudes with luxe gold and metallic colors, finished off with sparkly accessories. They’re also big on special promotions here, so look out for steals like gel polish for hands and feet for B990 from B1,200, or the L’Occitane Hand & Feet Spa plus free nail gel polish for B1,990. Strict cleaning and social distancing measures are employed. Head to their Facebook page for more.
Thonglor Soi 12, 089-784-8246. Open daily 11am-9pm