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8 Affordable Nail Salons In Johor Bahru To Get Your Nails Buffed & Beaming For Under RM50

Affordable nail salons in Johor Bahru


Nothing screams “pamper yourself” like a magnificent manicure or a fresh pedicure sesh. Johor Bahru may be brimming with manicure devotees, but the price of spoiling ourselves comes with a lot of guilt over the money we have to spend to get those killer talons at nail salons.

Fear not, for there are nail salons aplenty offering manicures for under RM50 so you don’t have to burn a hole in your wallet. Here, we have narrowed down the lot to 8 affordable nail salons in Johor Bahru that still guarantee a fabulous manicure.


1. MADE Nail Studio – Signature Manicure (RM50)


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Image credit: MADE.Studio via Facebook

If you have always wanted fun nail designs like your favourite K-pop idols, MADE Nail Studio is the nail salon to fulfil that dream.

Name any trending Korean nail design – from 3D blob nails to blushed pink nails – and the nail technicians will execute it perfectly. Prices for nail art designs start from an affordable RM22 for 4 nails, with any design of your choice.

Its interior oozes an aesthetically minimalist vibe – the homey and dainty ambience that Korean beauty salons are known for. 

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This salon offers Classic Manicure (RM45) and Classic Gel Manicure (RM75), apart from extension services which include Gel Extension (RM180) and Extension Removal (RM35).

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Image credit: @made_nailstudio via Instagram

Address: No 9-01, Jalan Ponderosa 2/2,Taman Ponderosa, 81100 Johor Bahru
Opening hours: 11.30am-7.30pm, Daily
Contact: 019-752 2099 | MADE Nail Studio Facebook | Instagram


2. Cynbolic Nail Bar – Quick Fix Manicure (RM45)


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Nestled in the Eco Botanic township, Cynbolic Nail Bar offers all the fancy pampering amenities you’ll need for a verifiably beautiful set of nails. 

Sink into comfy couches surrounded by lightwood furnishings, and choose to be pampered with their wide array of nail spa treatments that they are known for. Opt for extra indulgent add-ons while you’re here, such as a Paraffin Spa (RM138) or a Collagen Spa (RM178) that’ll leave your hands as soft as those of an infant.

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For a simple session, there’s The Quick Fix Manicure (RM45) or The Signature Manicure (RM69) where your nails will be buffed, shaped, and painted a single shade of polish, leaving you with a perfect set of polished talons. But if you’re looking to properly spruce up your nails, the store offers plenty of Nail Art designs (RM12/nail), from classy french tips to quirky seasonal ones.

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No one is too young for a good nail fix. Kids are welcomed at Cynbolic Nail Bar as well, with kiddie mani-pedis (from RM35) that are free from harsh chemicals available for the little ones.

Address: 28, Jalan Eko Botani, Taman Eko Botani, Johor Bahru 79100, Johor
Opening hours: Tue – Sun 10.30am-7pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 07-522 6783 | Cynbolic Nail Bar website | Facebook | Instagram


3. MINE Nail Artisan – Express Manicure (RM20)


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Just like stepping into a cosy apartment of your closest girl friends, MINE Nail Artisan is the perfect spot for a girls’ day out.

Pick your polish from the vast selection of over 500 colours and nail designs, sit back on their huge pastel armchairs, and allow the charming staff to beautify your nails. You can expect a meticulously-done Classic Manicure (RM45) and Pedicure (RM55) – or a pairing of the two, Classic Gel Manicure & Pedicure (RM159), with a nail spa included for a full-on pamper.

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Image adapted from: MINE Nail Artisan via Facebook

If your definition of a pampering session is a good nail treatment, this salon does not disappoint. Make the most of their affordable star treatments, with the Skin Renewal Treatment (RM50), Paraffin Treatment (RM30) or Hydration Spa (RM40) guaranteed to leave your hands as supple as a baby’s.

Address: MY Johor skudai Johor Bahru, 1A, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/2, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 11am-9pm | Sat & Sun 10am-9pm
Contact: 010-246 6232 | MINE Nail Artisan website | Facebook | Instagram


4. YOUNG Waxing & Nails – Classic Manicure (RM40)


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As if their affordable yet professionally done manicures weren’t a steal already, YOUNG Waxing & Nails offers constant slew of promotions and discounts – including a 20% off student discount, a 10% off on services and 5% off on products for birthday babies, as well as newbie discounts.

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Get your nails beautifully groomed with their Classic Manicures (RM40) and Classic Gel Manicures (RM75), that come with nail trimming, buffing and beaming till they shine all on their own, as well as a polish of your choice.

The salon offers classy Nail Art (RM10/nail) with lots of marbling, sparkle and glitter designs that will look fab with your OOTDs. Not only do their services guarantee gorgeous nails, they offer plenty of nail spas and treatments as well – such as Brightening Nail Treatment (RM28) or the Callus Removal (RM98).

Address: GE-006, Ground Floor, KSL CITY MALL, 33, Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 018-231 9018 | YOUNG Waxing & Nail website | Facebook | Instagram


5. AT Nailsss – Gel Manicure (RM50)


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Channelling luxury, chic and a whole lot of class, AT Nailsss is the spot you’ll want to head to for boujee nails on a tight budget.

In a posh setting, you’ll be treated to a well-equipped pampering session of even the simplest of manicures by the team here. Know that you’re in good hands if you opt for the affordable Gel Manicure (RM50), as it is their speciality.

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Image adapted from: @at.nailsss via Instagram

With a chic range of colours and swanky designs to choose from – plus the option to ask for a customisable trendy design from your own lookbook – the options for their Nail Art (from RM70 for 10 nails) really are limitless. They are known for their seasonal nail designs as well, which regulars adore.

Address: Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, 81300 Skudai, Johor
Opening hours: 12pm-9pm, Daily
Contact: 018-989 1614 | AT Nailsss Facebook | Instagram


6. Your Nail Lover’s – Classic Manicure (RM50)


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If you’re looking for top-notch service and quality products at a budget, YouR NaiL Lover’S has got your back. Their vast range of services uses the best of products and technology hailing from US and Japan, so you can expect high-performing varnishes and polishes that last for weeks.

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Image credit: YouR NaiL Lover’S via Facebook

For enviable nails, go for the Gel Manicure (RM98), or a Package (RM188) that includes both the gel manicure and pedicure. Pick your dream mani from their lookbook or from their Instagram page that features their signature designs such as the marble nail art.

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Image credit: YouR NaiL Lover’S via Facebook

Otherwise, a Classic Manicure (RM50) or a Classic Pedicure (RM60) is good enough a pamper too – rest assured, the results are just as wowing.

Address: 01-10, Menara Hartamas, Jln Austin Heights 8/5, Taman Mount Austin 81100 Johor Bahru
Opening hours: 12pm-9pm, Daily
Contact: 016-755 5912 | Your Nail Lovers Facebook | Instagram


7. Mermaid Nail & Beauty – Classic Manicure (RM40)


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Outfitted with cosy wood panellings, cream-coloured furnishings, and gilded shelves, Mermaid Nail & Beauty specialises in unique manicure designs that are complemented by their interiorone design that’s especially popular here is mermaid-inspired manicures.

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Image adapted from: Mermaid Nail & Beauty via Facebook

Their iridescent Nail Art (from RM128) is the most requested design among their patrons here. You’ll leave with a flawless set of lustrous nails that look like they have been dipped and coated by the magic of the ocean – think liquid pearls and pearl droplets.

Besides swoon-worthy nail art, the nail salon also offers reasonably-priced and wonderfully executed Classic Manicure (RM40) with an OPI nail polish of your choice, and Gel Manicure (RM78).

Their services also feature all sorts of soak and scrub, including their signature Cracked Heel Spa Treatment (RM98) that’ll exfoliate, moisturise and soothe your sore feet.

Address: 47-02, Jalan Ponderosa 2/2, Taman Ponderosa, Johor Bahru
Opening hours: 10am-5pm, Daily
Contact: 010-669 7336 | Mermaid Nail & Beauty Facebook | Instagram


8. Nobelle Nail House – Classic Manicure (RM25)


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If you’re one to get your nails all dolled up with intricate floral patterns, gemstones and ombre shades, you’ll want to make a stop at Nobelle Nail House. They are known for their attention to detail when it comes to masterpieces on nails.

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Image adapted from: Nobelle Nail House via Facebook

From marble shades and glitters to chequered prints and geometric patterns, the choices are aplenty here. Simply request your desired design for your nails and let the staff work their magic. While prices do vary according to designs, there’s no need to worry about overspending as this nail salon is known to be the most affordable one in Johor Bahru.

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Image credit: Nobelle Nail House via Facebook

You don’t have to fork out too much for their wallet-friendly Classic Manicure (RM25) or the Classic Gel Manicure (RM50), both of which are super affordable yet even complete with filing, cutting, buffing, cuticle care, and a gel polish of your choice.

Address: G69, Ground floor, Holiday Plaza, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Century, Johor Bahru
Opening hours: 11am-8.30pm, Daily
Contact: 014-382 0282 | Nobelle Nail House Facebook | Instagram


Nail salons in Johor Bahru


Whether you’re looking to get your nails prim and perfect for an occasion or simply itching for some self-care – all without having to empty your bank accounts for it – do consider these affordable nail salons in Johor Bahru. You’ll have perfectly polished nails at pocket-friendly prices and in no time at all.

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Cover image adapted from: Nobelle Nail House via Facebook, @made_nailstudio via Instagram, YouR NaiL Lover’S via Facebook

This article was first published on 13th December 2022, and last updated on 29th February 2024.