I am going diving this weekend and to balance my hours of rather boring technical research as to what BC to finally buy after 2 years of hiring, yesterday I popped in for a sneaky $10 express mani in my favorite place, Far East Plaza.

The shop I found myself in was Passion Nails which I haven’t been to before and only chose because they were cheap and near my waxing lady who I was on my way to. After about 2 minutes I was talked in to trying Gelish, which promises a chip free manicure for 21 days without ruining your nails.

Thrilled with the idea of short red nails for as long as I can stand the grow out (probably 10 days), I am also loving the contrast of being super groomed before I rough it with 5 dives a day over a long weekend.  And it cost just $30 (that’s $2 a day if you keep it on for 15 days – not bad).

I had Ha, who painted brilliantly and I’d ask for her again.  Removal costs $10 (free if you do another Gelish treatment) and also includes cutting, filing and a regular OPI polish.

What’s not to like?

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Tel: (+65) 6733 1469

Open: 11.30am-8.30pm

Nail varnish application shot via wikipedia