Nail polish, manicure

Best nail salons in Hong Kong for manis and pedis

Give your nails a refresh at these beauty parlours

Hong Kongers are spoilt for choice when it comes to manicures and pedicures. The city has countless nail salons, all offering different styles and experiences. Whether you’re after sweet-looking Japanese aesthetics or minimalist French manicures, here are our favourite salons that provide top-notch trimming, styling and polishing services.

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Canary

Canary is a Japanese nail and eyelash salon known for its personalised service and meticulous attention to detail. It has two convenient locations in Central and Causeway Bay, making it a great choice when you’re short on time, and even more so if you’re after nails with Japanese aesthetics. Choose from soak-off gel, hard gel, professional manicure and pedicure, intensive hand and foot treatments and more. Canary also offers complimentary nail repair within one week of your appointment.

Canary, multiple locations including 1402, 14F, Wellington Place (M88), 2-8 Wellington Street, Central, 2537 0338

Carte Blanche

Another nail salon that touts that Japanese beauty aesthetic, Carte Blanche is your go-to if you’re on the Kowloon side. The staff are either from Japan or have experience in Japan, meaning they are up-to-date with the latest trends overseas. Apart from nail services, the salon also offers hair styling, head spa, eyelash extension, eyebrow styling and facial treatments, making it a one-stop-shop for a day of pampering.

Carte Blanche, 1/F & 2/F Mody House, 30 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2739 1960

EightyEight

For all things girly, head to EightyEight. The whimsical and stylish beauty space offers a full menu of nail treatments, but is most known for its chic, seasonal and eye-catching designs. Founded in 2014, EightyEight does everything from reverse French manicure to galaxy nails, chrome finish to Sailor Moon prints, all using premium nail polishes. The process can take nearly 90 minutes to complete, but the results last up to three weeks without chipping, making it much worth the wait.

EightyEight, G/F & 1/F, 53 Wellington Street, Central, 2350 9618

Melomist

Also known for its spa and waxing services, Melomist has over 15 years of international experience in the beauty industry. Its nail technicians are focused on hygiene, comfort and safety to ensure amazing results. The salon offers variations of the traditional manicure, including French manicure, soak off gel manicure and even an express manicure that takes only 30 minutes for your lunchtime rush.

Melomist, 3/F, Cheung Hing Commercial Building, 37-43 Cochrane Street, Central, 2450 2220

Sense of Touch

An award-winning spa with locations across Hong Kong, Sense of Touch is a great choice if you have time to sit back, relax and be pampered. Its signature Sexy Spa Manicure begins with a soak infused with essential oil, followed by a two-step process to nourish, exfoliate and replenish. Then, an affirming scrub is followed with paraffin wax and finished with a colour polish. If that’s not enough, the treatment also includes an extensive massage that promises to hydrate your elbows to finger tips. The spa has many other packages, too, so pick one that best fits your needs.

Sense of Touch, multiple locations including 1-5F, 52 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2526 6918

The Nail Library

The Nail Library is one of the most popular nail salons in Hong Kong with its New York-inspired industrial decor and high-end beauty products. It offers a wide range of nail polish from luxury brands such as Dior, Chanel and Christian Louboutin, making it a favourite amongst celebrities and influencers. It’s a little pricier than other salons, but you’ll be treated to a selection of beverages upon arrival – including champagne and wine – and a complimentary massage during your nail treatment. Be sure to book ahead as the spots fill up fast.

The Nail Library, 2/F, 76 Wellington Street, Central, 2803 2290