Nail Palace

2024 - 9 - 11

Nail Palace Drama: Why the Manicurist Behind Those Perfect Nails is in Hot Water!

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Nail Palace's managing director just got sentenced! Discover the nail-biting tale behind court fines and jail time. #NailPalaceDrama

In a shocking turn of events for the popular nail care chain, Nail Palace, their managing director Kaiden Cheng has found himself at odds with the law. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) took the case to court, and on September 10, 2024, a District Court ruled against the nail care businesses for failing to comply with previous orders. What is it that they failed to do? Well, they neglected to publish critical details about court orders and to inform their loyal customers about the unfolding drama. Talk about a bad nail day!

The repercussions of this court ruling were serious. Nail Palace, which has garnered a loyal clientele thanks to its quality services, was slapped with a hefty fine of S$30,000! As if that wasnโ€™t enough, the managing director didnโ€™t just walk away with a fine; he has also been sentenced to four months in jail for contempt of court. It seems that running a successful nail empire isnโ€™t just about having fabulous nail polish colors; compliance with the law is equally essential!

While Kaiden Cheng spends some time behind bars, it leaves fans of the brand wondering what will happen next for Nail Palace. Will they continue to uphold their famed reputation or struggle to recover from this setback? Only time will tell if the chain can keep its customers happy and maintain that perfectly polished image.

Itโ€™s easy to forget sometimes that businesses, even the glam ones like nail salons, have to abide by the rules. As we sat down to reflect on the case, we came across some fun facts about the nail industry! Did you know that nail salons in Singapore contribute significantly to the local economy, serving thousands of clients daily? Additionally, the global nail care market was valued at over $10.5 billion in recent years, showcasing just how important those vibrant hues are to beauty enthusiasts worldwide!

Nail Palace Entities and their Managing Director Found Guilty of ... (Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore)

10 September 2024. (View Media Release in PDF). 1. On the application of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore ("CCCS"), a District Court has ...

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2 nail care firms fined, MD jailed for contempt of court after ... (CNA)

Nail Palace (BPP), Nail Palace (SM) and managing director Kaiden Cheng were taken to task for failing to comply with court orders in relation to unfair ...

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Image courtesy of "Mothership.sg"

Nail Palace fined S$30000, director gets 4 months' jail for breaching ... (Mothership.sg)

The businesses had failed to publish details of their court orders and inform customers about it.

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Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

Nail Palace boss gets jail in first legal move by competition ... (The Straits Times)

Two outlets were also each fined $15000 for failing to comply with court orders. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Nail Palace boss gets jail in first legal move by competition ... (Singapore Law Watch)

The managing director of the Nail Palace group was sentenced to four months' jail on Sept 9 for contempt of court, the first jail sentence meted...

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