Last week, I was invited to Royale Retreat Nail Spa at Siglap Centre to review their manicure and pedicure services. Just from the name, I was expecting a really posh place with the best pampering service, but I was a tad disappointed that the spa’s facade was quite normal looking – just like any other nail salons. But once I stepped inside through the glass door, the vibes were completely different as I was greeted with a very cosy setting, which is somewhat resort like.

I love pedicures at nail salons and used to have them regularly at a time when I was working in town. However, I stopped going that much when I read about how women started getting fungal infections on their feet and legs because of the bacteria that lurk in foot baths. If I do go these days, I’ll choose those that use a disposable plastic wrap over the basins just to be sure. So when I learnt that Polished Hand & Foot Spa at Siglap is offering a revolutionary new concept by bringing standards of hygiene in nail care not seen this side of the globe, I was curious to check them out.