 Après Certified Nail Technicians
At for Duchess, by Duke, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of nail care innovation. Our commitment is underscored by the prestigious Après certification held by both of our nail technicians, a rare accolade in Singapore. This certification represents a deep knowledge of and proficiency in the latest nail enhancement technologies, including the acclaimed Gel-X system.
Gel-X nails are renowned for their flawless, natural look and durability. They represent the pinnacle of nail extension technology, providing comfort and style without compromising the health of the natural nail. By choosing for Duchess, by Duke, you are entrusting your nails to experts who are trained in the most advanced techniques available in the industry.
Our technicians, certified in the USA, bring a wealth of experience and precision to each appointment. Whether you are looking for stunning, long-lasting nail extensions, stunning nail art or a manicure that stands out, our Après certified professionals are here to deliver perfection with every service.
Our Customer First Approach
At for Duchess, by Duke, we understand that our success is only possible if we have a loyal and supportive customer base. As such, we adopt a very strict customer first approach and business philosophy to provide you the best in class nail salon services.
Young, Classy & Trendy Nail Technicians
Fashion trends will change from time to time. Fortunately at for Duchess, by Duke, our nail technicians are young, fashionable and very in tune with the latest nail trends from around the world. Whether it's 3D designs, character drawing or simple yet classy french designer nails, you can count on us to produce the look you desire. This is very apparent in the work we produce.
At for Duchess, by Duke, you will always walk away with nails that are the envy of others.
Our Complete Salon Price List
Nothing destroys an otherwise positive salon experience more than unexpected hidden charges. Hence here's our complete salon price list, transparently itemised, to ensure you'll never suffer a bill shock when you visit us.
Manicure, Pedicure & Nail Art
Extensions, Overlay & Removal
+$2 for Cutting | +2 for Shaping | 1 Gel Colour Included
+$2 for Cutting | +2 for Shaping | 1 Gel Colour Included
+2 for Cutting | Shaping, Buffing & 1 Gel Colour Included
Cutting, Shaping, Buffing, Cuticle Care, Dead Skin Removal & 2 Gel Colours Included (Painted Very Close to the Cuticles)
Everything in Classic + Bath Bomb Foot Soak, Exfoliating Scrub & Callus Removal
Cateye | Ombre | French | Simple Marble | Chrome + $3 per Nail
Ask Us for a Quote (DM us @forduchessbyduke or Use the Web Form on our Nail Art Page)
Our Milestones
Our Fundraiser Beginning
After learning about the plight of migrant workers due to Covid-19, we began selling press-on nails to raise funds for their support. Following the fundraiser, the positive feedback on the quality of our press-ons encouraged us to start selling them commercially.
First Manicure Client
From press-on nails, we naturally expanded to providing home-based manicure services, securing our first client in December 2020. Believe it or not, we initially priced our classic manicure service at just $11.
Our First Nail Booth (Scape)
Recognising there was a demand for our services, we started looking for a more central location and eventually opened our first nail booth in Scape. Though modest in size, it marked our debut in a shopping mall.
Our First Nail Salon (Kinex)
This was a significant milestone for us, operating our very first nail salon at Kinex. Located just outside the city fringe, about a 350-meter walk from Paya Lebar MRT station, we felt the location was convenient for clients no matter where they are in Singapore.
Event Nails
As our popularity grew, we were approached by Prism, a club located in Marina Square, to provide manicure services every Wednesday for Ladies Night. This led to numerous inquiries from other companies asking us to set up nail booths at their events and D&Ds.
Turkey Earthquake Donation Drive
Turkey is one of our favorite holiday destinations, so we were heartbroken to learn of the devastating earthquake that claimed many lives there. In response, we partnered with Red Cross, dedicating select days where all proceeds from our nail services went to support the earthquake victims.
Featured in Vogue
Vogue magazine has always been the pinnacle of fashion publications in our eyes. We’ve been avid readers since our teenage years and never imagined that one day, our work would be showcased within its pages. That dream became a reality in their April 2023 edition, where our Cyber Punk Nails were featured.
Our Second Outlet (Omnia Studio)
In Q3 2023, social media influencer and avid fan of our work, Lizy Teo, approached us to provide nail services in the beauty studio she was establishing. The arrangement allowed us to retain our branding. So when Omnia Studio opened its doors in March 2024, it also marked the birth of our second outlet.
Doing Stage Nails For K-Pop Star
Since we started our nail business in 2020, we’ve been thrilled to see many social media influencers appreciating our work and sharing it online. However, creating stage nails for an internationally renowned K-Pop star with over 1.5 million followers took our work to another level. This accomplishment is a significant milestone in our brief yet remarkable journey
Though our history is brief, it has been an incredible journey made possible by the many clients who love us and generously share about us through word of mouth and online. To all our clients, we are eternally grateful and truly appreciate you.
Passion and Natural Talent - the for Duchess, by Duke Difference
People often marvel at the our work, be it the extremely clean cuticle work for our classic manicures, or the complex designs we create. The 3D art, character drawings and fine intricate details that are the hallmark of our nail art are simply too difficult for some of our competitors to produce, we have been told. Our secret - natural talent and passion.
Since she was just 10 years old, our co-founder Andrea Koh has been able to sketch and draw anything that comes to mind, be it realistic portrait, cartoon characters or animals and nature. This kickstarted her love for the arts and painting, and she transferred that talent to the nail art that she paints for clients, producing the most detailed nail art that you do not find in your typical nail salon.  Nail art is thus second nature to her, and you can be rest assured that she takes pride in every single nail that she paints for you.
Her sister and co-founder Amanda Koh, has been painting nails since she was 12 years old, always asking her parents to gift her nail polish whenever they ask her what she would like for Christmas. She has made all her female relatives her guinea pigs, often asking them to offer up their hands as tribute. Her passion for her job therefore transcends beyond just her motivation to do well in her professional career, but rather her grit to pursue her childhood dream.
As you can see, we love what we do and take great pride in all the work we produce. That's the for Duchess, by Duke difference because passion cannot be forced and natural talent cannot be learnt; you either have it or you don't.
Our Location
Our nail salon is conveniently located at Kinex, just 350 metres from the Paya Lebar MRT station. We are thus easily accessible to anyone, regardless of where you reside.
Our Operating Hours:
We are open from 11 am to 8 pm from Tuesday to Sunday. Monday is our official off day, but we do still accept appointment bookings for that day.
Our Address:
11 Tanjong Katong Road
#02-15
Kinex
Singapore 437157
Service Hotline:
+65 6631 8464
Schedule Your Appointment
For last minute appointments (within the next 7 days) please call us at: +65 6631 8464.
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Important Note:
- We only accept online bookings for manicure and pedicure services without nail art i.e. plain solid colour nails only (glitter included).
- If nail art is required, you will need to first DM us via our Instagram account @forduchessbyduke, to get an estimate before booking. This is because nail art vary in complexity and thus the amount of time taken is not standard.
- For one-step express and express manicure and pedicure, you can have a maximum of only 1 colour choice
- Classic manicure and pedicure, 2 colours maximum.
- For appointments with 3 or more colour choices, you will also need to DM us, as the service time will vary depending on the number of colours.
Deposit Payment:
- A deposit is required for every online appointment booking
- Deposit amount:
- For services priced below $20 - full payment is required
- For services $20 and above - $20 deposit
- Once your booking is completed, your appointment will be put on hold until deposit payment is made.)
- To make payment, simply PayNow or PayLah to 82023636.
- Thereafter, please send us a screenshot of your successful payment to our Instagram account @forduchessbyduke.
- Once your payment is received, you will receive an email from us confirming your appointment.