Pedicure

[Hickory]

Just wondering, I was planning a pedicure on Sunday which is cny eve and was told of a 50% surcharge, but when I checked the price it was double which would be 100% surcharge??  It was pointless to argue, has anyone else encountered this?

[surcharge]

You often (if not always) get CNY surcharges at places like beauty salons and hairdressers.  My hairdresser just puts $10 on the price but I suppose what they charge is up to them.

I'm not really sure why they do it - whether it is because they are so busy or whether it's because most people don't tip so they stick an extra charge on to force people to give a tip.

Whatever it is, it should be back to normal soon so I guess you could either hold off on the pedicure or look for somewhere else which only charges $10 or so.  I'm not sure when they ditch the surcharge - I don't think it's on Wednesday after the public holiday - I believe it goes on for another week or so.

[CNY Prices]

There are 15 days of Chinese New Year ... the surcharges will apply until that period is over.

[Hickory]

The surcharge is fine my question was regarding the maths, pedicure costing $35 add 50% surcharge and the price becomes $70. 

[surcharge]

The surcharge is fine my question was regarding the maths, pedicure costing $35 add 50% surcharge and the price becomes $70. 

hmmm, well beauticians aren't that well known for their mathematical skills..........but it could be a translation error.

I wouldn't pay it either way - $35 extra is a rip-off.

[My Suggestion]

is that you go to NEX .. it is the 2nd biggest shopping mall in Singapore. Vivocity is the biggest.

There's a large number of manicure / pedicure shops so the prices quoted are very competitive.

You can take the MRT to Serangoon Station. The mall is located above the station.