Chinese New Year may fall on the 17th of February this year, but we all know by now that the actual prep work starts weeks before. You’ve gotta book your salon appointments, secure an IG-worthy fit that even Ah Ma approves of, and finish spring cleaning, all in time for the festivities to begin.
If you haven’t gotten around to prettying yourself up yet, you’ve probably noticed that the majority of salons have already instated their CNY surcharges, some of which can be pretty pricey. But budget baddies, fret not – here’s some lobang on hair, lash, and nail salons with no CNY surcharge in 2026.
Image credit: @shunjimatsuo via Instagram
On top of waiving CNY surcharges, Japanese salon Shunji Matsuo is even offering discounts for subsequent appointments. With 3 outlets at 15 Scotts, ION Orchard, and Holland Village, the salon is popular for their signature Japanese-style cuts and treatments, including soft rebonding and anti-frizz treatments.
If you’re planning on getting your hair done here, we suggest heading to their flagship branch at 15 Scotts, as they’re offering a 15% off discount on future visits post-CNY. Do contact the salon for a price quote, depending on what hair-do you’re planning on getting.
Address: 15 Scotts Road, #01-01, S228218
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 10am – 8.30pm | Sat – Sun 10am – 7pm
Contact: 6238 1522 | Shunji Matsuo website
The Ampersand Salon is every cafe-hopping girlie’s dream salon, with a clean, cosy interior and wide selection of cafe drinks to choose from. Head to their IG for a sneak peek of the trendy hairstyles they offer – some we’ve noticed include TikTok-famous calico hair, and Xiaohongshu milk tea brown colour.
Haircuts start at $40 for guys and $50 for girls, while hair dyeing services begin at $80 for short hair lengths.
Address: 55 South Bridge Road, #03-01, S058686
Opening hours: Mon, Wed – Sat 11am – 7.30pm | Sun 11am – 6.30pm (Closed on Tuesday)
Contact: The Ampersand Salon website
If you’ve ever searched for Korean salons in Singapore, you’ve probably come across Apgujeong Hair Studio. The popular salon hires stylists straight from Korea, so you’re in good hands if you’re looking to try out a new Korean hairstyle trend, from K-perms to vibrant idol hair colours. BTW, they’ve got 5 salons around Singapore, which means a higher chance of securing last minute bookings!
Haircuts start at $30.50 and $41.40 for local and Korean stylists respectively, while colouring services begin at $109 for short hair.
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A good outfit isn’t complete without a fresh set of nails. If you’re particular about nail health, we recommend visiting The Nail Social for your surcharge-free mani-pedi sesh before the new year.
Manis here start at just $18 for adults and $15 for kids, and the salon uses non-toxic, pregnancy-safe polishes. What’s more, they’re known for being Singapore’s first socially-conscious nail salon that employs and trains local marginalised women.
Address: 333 Kreta Ayer Road, #02-15, S080333
Opening hours: Tues – Sat 10am – 8pm | Sun 10am – 7pm (Closed on Monday)
Contact: 8874 4010 | The Nail Social website
Image credit: @branche.nailsg via Instagram
If you’re into watercolour nail art, check out Branché Nail. The nail salon uses Para Gel, a gel nail system from Japan that doesn’t require buffing and sanding of your nails, so that it’s less damaging than regular gel applications. They’ve also got a bunch of CNY-inspired designs up on their Instagram page now, so you won’t have to worry about searching for inspo before heading down.
A classic mani starts at $80 here, but first-timers get to enjoy 20% off nail services.
Address: 13 Stamford Road, B1-33 Capitol Singapore, S178905
Opening hours: 11am – 5.30pm, Daily
Contact: 6702 3036 | Branché Nail Instagram
Image credit: @nailcounty_sg via Instagram
Based in Busan, Nail County’s Singapore outlet will be up your alley if you like cutesy cartoon nail art. Manicures start at $38 here, and they even offer nail repair services for damaged nails, starting at $60.
Their portfolio of designs include trendy jelly nail art as well as 3D character nails, so you’ll be able to wear your fave cartoon character on your fingertips for the festive season.
Address: Millenia Walk, #02-20, 9 Raffles Boulevard, S039596
Opening hours: 11am – 9pm, Daily
Contact: 6779 0014 | Nail County Instagram
Image credit: @threecloveratelier via Instagram
Whether you prefer your lashes au naturale, or with extra oomph for the festive season, Three Clover Atelier offers a range of classic lash services ranging from lash lifts to volume lashes. The salon currently has a $68 promo for first-timers trying out their lash lifts, with the option to add on services like lash tints and even a “botox boost” for lash strengthening.
If you’d rather go for extensions, their menu includes everything from more natural-looking mascara lashes, to more noticeable cat-eye designs.
Address: 3 Coleman Street, #02-19, S179804
Opening hours: 8am – 9pm, Daily
Contact: Three Clover Atelier Instagram
Image credit: @lunabeautyand.co via Instagram
Did you know that you could choose how dramatic you wanted your lash lifts to be? Though lash lifts don’t involve adding volume to your existing lashes, Luna Beauty And Co. lets you customise how noticeable you want them to be, with 5 different curl depths and 3 lift styles to choose from. For a full pamper sesh, you can also opt for a hydrating 9-step facial from $46.
Contact: Luna Beauty and Co. Instagram
Image adapted from: @reabeauty.sg via Instagram
Those looking for more elaborate design lashes can head to Rea Beauty SG. This home-based biz offers popular styles like manga and Thai-style wet lashes from $75, as well as lash lifts from $40. If you’re concerned about the chemicals weakening your hair follicles, there’s also the option to opt for a Korean keratin treatment alongside your lash lift, to help keep your eyelashes healthy.
If you’re planning to make a booking here, do note that the no surcharge period lasts from now till 14th February, after which a $15 fee will be put in place.
Contact: Rea Beauty SG Instagram
If you’re stressing about getting CNY-ready at the eleventh hour, we’ve got you covered with these surcharge-free places around SG. Appointments are bound to be swiped up real fast now that we’re just a week away from the celebrations, so be sure to chope your slots ASAP.
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Cover image adapted from: @thenailsocial, @ampersand.salon.sg, @threecloveratelier via Instagram
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