the nail journal
The nail journal — nail salon interior workspace in Bugis, Singapore
A Bugis nail studio · Singapore

A small studio for considered nails.

Glossy almond gel sets, intricate art and slow, meticulous manicures — done quietly, one set of hands at a time.

4.8 ★
357 Google reviews
Bugis
3 New Bugis St · #03
By appt.
WhatsApp to book
What we do

A short, careful menu.

Every set is built slowly — cuticles cleaned with care, shapes corrected by eye, finish double-checked under the light.

Classic Manicure

Shape, cuticle work, buff and a clean polish — the quiet baseline every set is built on.

Gel Manicure

High-gloss, long-wear gel finished to the cuticle — almond, oval or square, your call.

Custom Nail Art

Bring a reference and we'll match it — character art, fine line work, florals, abstract, French.

Pedicure

Soak, file, cuticle clean and polish — a slower, quieter ritual for tired feet.

Extensions

Acrylic and gel extensions sculpted to your finger — lengthened, shaped and finished smooth.

Soak-off & Repair

Gentle soak-off, nail prep and repair — kind to the natural nail underneath.

What guests say

Reviewed in their own words.

★★★★★ 4.8 · 357 Google reviews

This place is the best. The prices are cheap in Singapore too. A classic nail and pedicure is only $68. Amazing, right? I hope you find this lady named Tien... She's super good. Perfect nail shop in SG

뿌우귀요미
In the last week
★★★★★

Tien's nail art is amazing! I stumbled upon this shop by chance, and I was so lucky to find out she does the best nails there! She perfectly replicated the picture I sent, 100% identical. The picture I gave her and the one Tien did for m…

吴敏敏 Wu Min Min
A week ago
★★★★★

Repeat customer here. Bella was great and very meticulous. I really appreciate how carefully she cleans the cuticles and checks in to make sure I'm comfortable throughout. Also loved her colour suggestions ❤️

H
Hajar Samat
A week ago
★★★★★
Glossy pink almond gel manicure by The nail journal
The studio

A quiet room above Bugis.

Tucked into a small unit on the third floor of New Bugis Street, the studio sits a little above the noise of the market below — soft lighting, slow pace, one guest at a time.

Almost every set you see here was sketched against a reference photo a guest brought in. Bring yours, scroll through ours, or arrive with nothing in mind — we'll find something together.

Walk in slowly, leave with hands you like.
Find us

A short walk from Bugis MRT.

Booking is by WhatsApp — quickest way to check our availability and confirm a slot.

Drop us a note.

3 New Bugis St, #03-75/76/77/79
Singapore 188867
By appointment — message us first