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NWNail World 1st Avenue
Major multi-branch group, strong in trend nail art
George Town (Penang)NailPopular w/ Japanese
RM 30+
Nail salons trusted by Japanese residents in Penang
Compare all 5 beauty salons by service, area, and reviews
Nail salons in Penang that Japanese residents recommend on social media and blogs. Penang has few Japanese-run salons with resident staff; most are skilled local salons. We feature multi-branch Nail World (1st Avenue Mall), the upscale Luxe by Bliss Nail with an attached lash service (Pulau Tikus), the 20-plus-year veteran Sui Sui Nail Studio (Prangin Mall), the 2024-opened MISU NAIL STUDIO, Vintage Nails, and My Nail Parlour. They cluster in George Town, Gurney, Tanjung Tokong, and Bayan Lepas. Manicures run RM30–100. Fewer salons advertise Japanese-style fill-in than in KL, but gel, art, and pedicure are widely available. Communication is mainly in English (also Chinese and Malay).
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LBLuxe by Bliss Nail
Bliss Nail's luxury line, lash extensions too
Tanjung Tokong (Penang)EyelashNailPopular w/ JapaneseMulti-service
RM 50+
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SSSui Sui Nail Studio
20+ year establishment, well-located in Prangin Mall
George Town (Penang)NailPopular w/ Japanese
RM 30+
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VNVintage Nails
Owner with decades of experience, latest trends
George Town (Penang)NailPopular w/ Japanese
RM 35+
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MPMy Nail Parlour
Manicure/pedicure focus, attention to detail
George Town (Penang)NailPopular w/ Japanese
FAQ
- Q. Is Japanese spoken at nail salons in Penang?
- A. Penang has few Japanese-run nail salons with resident Japanese staff; most are skilled local salons. Communication is mainly in English, and some salons also use Chinese or Malay. Showing an Instagram portfolio or reference images is the surest way to convey designs.
- Q. Do they offer Japanese-style fill-in?
- A. Fewer salons in Penang explicitly advertise Japanese-style fill-in than in KL. However, gel, art, pedicure, and length extensions are widely available, with options such as the upscale Luxe by Bliss Nail and the 20-plus-year veteran Sui Sui Nail Studio. Confirm the service details when booking.
- Q. What's the typical price?
- A. Manicures in Penang run RM30–100. Simple one-color sits at the lower end; art, gel, and pedicure push toward the upper end. Upscale lines like Luxe by Bliss Nail may quote separately.