Best nail salons in Bangkok to take your nail art to the next level

Bangkok sees a fair share of nail salons and nail spas to get mani and pedi. But when it comes to over-the-top, quirky-designed nail art (like luxury fashion-branded logo and Cardi B-inspired crazy nails), very few shops are bold enough to take the art of nail makeover to another level. If you think neon-colored nails are too basic, we've rounded up some of the best places in Bangkok to get your nails dressed up with unconventional designs. 

1. Eclair Hands Nail Studio

Eclair Hands Nail Studio is the answer to not-your-typical nail arts. Situalted in Soi Ruamrudee, the nail studio boasts of using only Japanese-imported gel nail polishes which becomes the foundation for your vivid and playful nail designs. The shop also provides various kinds of materials, from simple beads and nail foil, to crazy items like (yes, genuine!) Swarovski crystals and handmade items for you to customize your nails. Manicure starts from B700, while the price of nail arts varies depending on design (B1,200-B2,500). Appointment is necessary. 

Ploenruedee Residence, Soi Ruam-Ruedee. 09 6669 2996. Open Tue-Sun 10:30-21:00

2. Left & Right Studio

Gentlemen, if you want to get your crazy nails done, this nail studio is the most man-friendly nail salon in Bangkok. Not only Left & Right offers manicure services, the quirky shop also curates nail designs that look appropriate for men from flame pattern to neon colors. Apart from nail services, you can also get yourself a tattoo here. Nail art service is priced around B1,000-B1,500 and reservation is required. 

Soi Ekkamai 21. Open Wed-Sun 12:00-21:00

3. Session Beauty

Situated out of town in Ladprao, Session Beauty is a one-stop destination for getting your nail fixed, having your haircut, sipping a cup of Joe or chilling out. It's the perfect shop to get your nails dressed in playful look from glittery-heavy designs to "Gucci-patterned" nail art. You can even go crazier with super-pointy Cardi B-inspired nails. Price starts from B600. 

Ladprao71 (Nakniwat3-5). 06 2451 4441. Open daily 10:00-21:00

4. Hello Tokyo

Hello Tokyo is a perfect nail destination for K-Pop fans to get their favorite Korean artists in cartoon persona on their nails. You can also get yourself neon green nails which are hot right now online. If green is strictly forbidden for your nails, you choose from more than 500 gel colors — basically every color in the world your could imagine. They also offer eyelash extension service here. 

Siam Soi 6. Open daily

5. Kantima Salon

Located on the second floor of Daddy and the Muscle Academy in Siam Square, Kantima Salon is known for the affordable price and colorful kawaii designs. It is a go-to shop for fans of pastel and candy-colored nail. They can do cute animal prints, rainbows, tiny flowers (whatever you name it, basically). Appointment is required.

Daddy and the Muscle Academy, Siam Soi 2. 

6. Hugs & Kisses Nail Bar

This one is probably the less quirky of them all, but we think it's perfect if you are a rookie of this kind of nail art. Hugs & Kisses Nail Bar offers you designs that look quite minimalist. They are not going to be super colorful or super quirky, but we are sure that each design is not your typical, boring nails. Eyelash lifting service and facial treatment are also available.

The Twentysix, Soi Sukhumvit 26. 09 9297 9833. Open Thu-Tue 10:00-18:30