The best nail salons in Central

Treat your hands (or feet) to a proper pamper with Rainbow Nails' high-end salon equipment that your nails will be sure to thank you for. What’s more, they are one of the few salons in Hong Kong who adopt the American-style manicure technique. With over 20 years of nail care practice, Rainbow Nails is solid. 

Prices: standard manicure - $190, pedicure - $370. Soft gel nails - $600.

Renowned makeup artist and professional skin care specialist, Nigar Quershi, prides herself on her award-winning service and customer satisfaction. This salon boasts a handful of awards, including best eye beauty treatment along with a plethora of plaudits for their nail services. Great value for money for what you're getting.

Prices: standard manicure - $210, pedicure - $320, shellac - $590

This quaint shop hides on a basement floor in the middle of Central offering simple but effective services that’ll make your nails feel brand new. If you want a quick, easy and non-fussy job, this is the place for you. We’d recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

Prices: available on request

Attached to a little boutique that sells clothes and accessories, this salon is aimed at stylish folk who want to shop and be pampered at the same time. Relax with a steaming cup of tea while your nails are prettified. The salon offers manis and pedis using Opi and Essie nail polish, with treatments ranging from $180 for a regular manicure with a single colour to $640 for a luxurious spa pedicure. Chaps can also get smooth hands with Canary’s manicure for men at $240. If you’relooking for a little extra glamour, the signature soft gel manicure dries instantly with a silky smooth finish and lasts a lot longer than regular nail polish – but you can take it off easily with nail polish remover. A first trial of this mani costs $330, discounted from a regular $480. The salon also does beautiful Japanese-style nail art with cool effects, such as marble or peacock patterns for around $180 depending on the design. 

Looking for something out of the ordinary? This hip and stylish spot offers a modest selection of unique designs (eight to be exact). Staff are reputed to be passionate and friendly, and the comfy chairs make this place a haven for happy nails. If you're feeling a bit flush, you can even add a Swarvoski gem stone! Enjoy 50 percent off on a range of manicure and pedicure packages for first timers. Be sure to check out their website for more special promotions.

Prices: standard manicure - $180, pedicure - $350, artificial/UV gel nails - $790, nail extension - $890

Mimicking a rusty industrial New York loft, The Nail Library gains extra points for its quirky interior design as well as boasting a huge array of nail polish colours and brands including top-shelf names such as Chanel, YSL, Dior. With meticulous manicurists that’ll make your hands feel like a million bucks, this is one of the best salons around. Expect a fine selection of beverages upon arrival (including champagne and wine!). Relax, sit back and enjoy complimentary back massage during your nail treatment.

Prices: regular manicure - $280, regular pedicure - $480, gel/acrylic hand from $550, gel/acrylic foot from $850

If you want something that strays from the norm but isn’t overly whacky, aQuaeria is the place for you. These professionals have a long list of competition wins, in no small part down to their Japanese nail technicians that specialise in – oddly enough – Japanese-style nail treatments. Whatever nail art you have in mind, these manicurists will – within reason – make it happed while ensuring that your nails are kept looking healthy and shiny. First timers and other promotions are offered on their website.

Prices: regular manicure - $280, regular pedicure - $480, gel/acrylic hand from - $550, gel/acrylic foot from - $850.