Getting The Best Manicures, Pedicures, and Nail Art in Bangkok

So, how would I know which is the best nail salon in Bangkok? Okay, so if you don’t already know by now, I’m a guy. And I know nothing about nail salons. Or what the difference is between gel color manicures and regular color pedicures.

The answer is the same way I researched for this post on where to find the best stinkiest durian in Bangkok, even though I despise durian.

And who would know where to find the best nail salon for manicures and pedicures in Bangkok, compared to Thai locals who work and live in Bangkok?

I asked my wife and her Thai friends and friends of friends which nail salons they go to because locals know best.

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I know a fair share of my blog readers are females. So I have been getting emails asking where they can find an inexpensive salon with nail spa services in Bangkok.

But the catch is, they also want to know which salon has talented nail artists who don’t charge crazy prices.

So what did I learn from my Thai friends?

They tell me one of the top five best budget nail salons in Bangkok, with a reputation for fine nail art skills, is a small, cozy shop called Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon (2022 Update: they moved to a new location in Huai Kwang, not far from central Bangkok).

And they do a pretty good job on gel manicures and gel pedicures too, as I learned (psstt… I finally found out what the difference is).

I checked out their Facebook business page and saw they have 13,000 likes. They have four salon branches. That’s quite impressive. I can’t rely on Facebook for my first-ever nail salon review for Bangkok.

And I’m sure as hell not going to get my nails painted for the sake of this blog.

Thankfully, two of my wife’s best friends recently got their nails done at Glamour Girls. My wife and I tagged along to check out the nail salon and snap some photos.

The Best Nail Salon in Bangkok (With reasonable rates you won’t find in major tourist areas)

Bangkok is a huge city, and nail salons with manicure and pedicure spa services are plentiful. So I primarily focused on an area that I’m very familiar with and one that is super easy for foreign tourists to get to.

You can easily travel to their location by train, which is super important.

Also, I know that the best nail salon in Bangkok, which I recommend to my blog audience, also has staff on site who can speak and understand English.

The fact is, if you don’t want to pay a lot of money. But want fantastic-looking nails for 250THB by skilled nail technicians in central Bangkok, you will have to get out of the main tourist areas of Sukhumvit, Siam Square, Thonglor, and Pratunam, where tons of expensive nail salon businesses can be found.

Even MBK Mall, which has many nail salons, charges high prices. I’ve been told most of the customers inside MBK nail salons aren’t even locals, but mostly tourists.

Where to Find Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon

My Thai lady friends recommended I write a blog review about Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon, located in Huai Khwang near central Bangkok and the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market.

Out of the four GG nail salons in Bangkok, the Huai Khwang branch is the easiest for tourists to reach as it’s close to the Huai Khwang MRT subway station.

Glamour Girls is a tourist-friendly shop because it’s easy to find, has plenty of nail polish colors, and a large selection of glitter, nail accessories, and charms. They usually have someone who can speak English on site.

However, from what I’ve gathered out of all the nail shops in the area, Glamour Girls has a reputation for nail artistry, as tattoo artists pride themselves on their specialized craft.

Plus Glamour Girls has a popular hand and foot spa package for 1050THB. A popular service for many customers is applying gel colors to their nails after the spa package.

And yes, they have spa mani and pedi service for men.

Top Five Reasons Why My Thai Friends Recommend Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon to Tourists

1. For a budget nail salon in Bangkok, Glamour Girls Nail Art has strict hygiene guidelines.
2. They pay a higher than standard industry salary to attract the best nail technicians and artists.
3. Just like a tattoo parlor, this nail salon specializes in creative, one-of-a-kind nail art.
4. They have one English-speaking staff member on the premises.
5. Glamour Girls uses genuine, branded nail polish products only. I learned that a lot of small-budget nail salons in Bangkok use fake knockoffs or inferior nail polish products that won’t last long.

Glamour Girls’ nail technicians also specialize in acrylic extensions and gel extensions. As a man, I’m not going to pretend I know what those are. I just thought nail salons paint nails on fingers and toes.

But if you’re reading this and enjoy getting your nails done all pretty, then you know what I’m talking about.

Glamour Girls Nail Salon is Best Known for Acrylic Extension and Gel Extension Nail Services in Bangkok

Also, one of the primary reasons Thai locals go to Glamour Girls Nail Salon for acrylic and gel nail extensions is that one or two of their salon technicians have won nail competitions.

It’s like you can win anything for doing anything today. I’m still waiting for my Blogger of the Decade award…

Glamour Girls is well known in the Huai Khwang area as the best nail salon in Bangkok to get your acrylic extensions and gel extensions done professionally at reasonable prices.

I’ve been informed that if you do the same services in central tourist areas, you’ll be paying 2 to 3 times more. And that’s without polish and the extras.

How Much They Charge: Mani and Pedi Prices

You can check out their website to see how much they charge for their nail salon services. But here is the basic rate for their most common services:

• Gel Color Polish – 250B/300B/400B/450B (Price depends on which brand of nail polish you choose)
• PVC Extensions – 500B for UV, no gel polish included.
• Acrylic Extension – 1300B full set, no gel polish included.
• Gel Extension – 1300B with no gel polish color included.

They only charge 50B for removing old colors.

Going to Glamour Girls

We got to Glamour Girls on a Sunday afternoon, and they were busy with customers. Our friends had to wait in line, but the wait wasn’t too long because the nail technicians worked fast, and customers looked happy as they left.

The nail salon is small. Only two tables for mani and 2 spa sofa chairs for mani and pedi. They want to keep it small and cozy.

Attention, all ladies. Does your man have horrible foot hygiene? Glamour Girls took care of my problem. Ahem, I mean, they can take care of your man’s problems. While the ladies’ nails were getting their loving care, I got my gnarly toenails buffed and smooth like butter.

I already said in the beginning, no way I’m getting my nails painted. But some personal foot care, so my wife is happy, earns me brownie points. I need a lot of brownie points.

My wife’s friends are already familiar with Glamour Girl’s salon technicians, so they knew which nail polish products they liked. They picked a nail polish brand called Gelly Fit.

The Ladies Loved It!

My friends were so happy with the finished work. Who knew shiny nails could put such a huge smile on a lady’s face? Women…

Next time I do something stupid to my wife, I’ll take her to Glamour Girls. Just kidding. Even for a guy, I have to admit hand-painted nail art looks pretty cool.

So, for a guy who doesn’t know anything about nail salons, Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon seems like a decent place to get your nails done.

Are there any other places that can do it cheaper and better? My Thai lady friends say that today, many nail salons charge way too little. Because they use inferior products or the staff are inexperienced. Maybe even both reasons.

So they go there because they know their gel polishes last longer. Because they use top-quality products applied by experienced nail technicians.

I saw a lot of happy faces walking out of that shop, so they must be doing something right. This is why many Thais say Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon is one of the best nail salons in Bangkok.

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The Best Nail Salon in Bangkok, Known for Nail Art

At Glamour Girl, they mainly focus on nail art. Inside the shop, customers can browse through photo albums, books, and magazines for examples of cool, unique nail art. Just point to which one you like, and they’ll paint it on your nails.

If you see a particular nail art photo on Instagram or anywhere else on the internet. Show it to their nail technician. And they’ll check if they can do it. As well as how much the design costs.

Prices aren’t that expensive for basic nail art. But obviously, the more difficult the nail art, the more they charge for the time and material used.

That’s about it. I’ve learned more about the nail salon business than I ever wanted.

I’m going to get a beer. Watch some basketball. Find something manly to do. Chop wood and barbecue.

How to Find Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon

The best way to get there is to take the MRT subway train to the MRT Huai Khwang subway station.

• Once out of the train, find Exit #1, the exit for Pracharat Bamphen Road.
• Walk 300 meters to Pracharat Bamphen Road Soi 7 and turn left. Continue walking down Soi 7 for another 300 meters, their salon is opposite MeStyle Garage Hotel

Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon is a storefront, so you can’t miss it. They are directly opposite MeStyle Garage Hotel.

And by the way, the amazing Chatuchak Weekend Market is just six stations from the Huai Khwang MRT subway station.

Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon accepts credit cards. I’m assuming Master Cards and Visa only.

Hours: 11:00am to 9pm every day.
Website: https://www.glamourgirlsnailsalon.com/
Telephone: 063-875-2276