Beauty Near Serangoon MRT: NEX, Serangoon Central and What to Book in Singapore (2026)
Beauty near Serangoon MRT means NEX first: the mall sits right on top of the interchange and covers facials, massage, nails, lashes and hair in one trip, while the Serangoon Central HDB blocks next door add smaller facial rooms, lash and brow studios and neighbourhood salons. Expect a first-trial facial for about $28 to $50, a gel manicure from about $35 and a haircut from about $20.
Serangoon is an interchange for the North East Line (NE12) and the Circle Line (CC13), with a bus interchange downstairs too, so it’s one of the easiest beauty stops in the north-east. It’s tempting never to leave NEX, but the best part? There’s a whole second scene right outside it.
We track 66 beauty businesses around this station: 41 inside NEX and 25 in the estate around it. Here’s how the two compare and where to go next.
What’s Around Serangoon MRT
Two zones, side by side.
The north-east’s largest mall, built directly above the MRT and bus interchange. It’s chain-heavy and one-stop: hair salons, facial and aesthetics chains, spas, nail bars and lash studios spread across several levels. People here search for “the best” salon in NEX, and often by level, so it pays to know where you’re heading. Our complete guide to beauty at NEX goes floor by floor.
The HDB estate wrapped around NEX. Along Serangoon Central Drive, the ground-floor shops hold facial and aesthetics rooms, lash and brow studios, nail and beauty parlours and neighbourhood hair salons, and a few studios run from home. Further out, the Lorong Lew Lian blocks add old-school hairdressers and small spas.
The difference is mostly feel. NEX is bright, busy and full of brands you’ll recognise. The estate is quieter, with smaller and more personal studios, which is where you go once you know exactly what you want.
Where to Book Near Serangoon MRT
We haven’t named individual salons in this guide. Most of the well-reviewed spots around Serangoon are either already covered in our NEX posts or not yet bookable on Glamingo, and we’d rather point you to places you can actually book than pad out a list. Here’s the shortcut instead:
- For NEX, salon by salon: our complete guide to beauty at NEX.
- For facials: our facials at NEX round-up, or browse every facial salon on Glamingo.
- For the estate: browse the Serangoon Central page and filter by treatment.
As more Serangoon Central studios join Glamingo, we’ll add our picks here.
Getting There: The Lay of the Land
Serangoon MRT is an interchange for the North East Line (NE12) and the Circle Line (CC13), and NEX sits directly above it with the bus interchange, so you can reach a mall salon without stepping outside. That’s a big plus on a wet afternoon.
The Serangoon Central Drive blocks are right next to NEX. Many shops there are small, and some studios are home-based and by appointment only, so book before you go and check the map on each salon’s Glamingo page so you know which block to head to.
Lash glue, brow pigments and peel solutions all touch your skin, and the Health Sciences Authority’s cosmetic products overview explains how cosmetic products are regulated in Singapore. It’s always fine to ask a studio what it uses, or for a patch test first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEX connected to Serangoon MRT?
Yes. NEX is built directly above Serangoon MRT, an interchange for the North East Line (NE12) and the Circle Line (CC13), with the bus interchange too. You can walk from the platform to a salon without going outside, which makes NEX one of the easiest one-stop beauty malls in the north-east.
How much is a facial at NEX?
First-trial facials at NEX usually cost about $28 to $50, and a regular facial costs more once the trial is used up. Facials are the most common treatment around Serangoon MRT. Some aesthetics chains at NEX are known to push packages, so pay for a single session first and decide later.
Are there beauty salons near Serangoon MRT outside NEX?
Yes. Of the 66 beauty businesses we track around the station, 25 are outside NEX in the Serangoon Central estate. Along Serangoon Central Drive you’ll find facial rooms, lash and brow studios, nail and beauty parlours and neighbourhood hair salons, with more hairdressers and spas around Lorong Lew Lian.
Where can I get lash extensions near Serangoon MRT?
Lash and brow studios are a real strength of the Serangoon Central estate, where several sit along Serangoon Central Drive and a few work from home by appointment. Lash extensions there start from about $68. NEX also has lash studios if you’d rather stay inside the mall.
Book Beauty Near Serangoon MRT on Glamingo
Skip the endless scrolling and browse by what you want done. Start with facials, lash extensions or massage, or explore everything in NEX and Serangoon Central. You can compare menus and request a booking in a few taps.
More MRT guides: beauty near Bishan MRT, also on the Circle Line, beauty near Holland Village MRT, beauty near Marine Parade MRT (Katong) and beauty near Tampines MRT.
