Are Russian Manicures Safe?

If you’re thinking of getting a Russian manicure, be sure to find a nail technician with proper training. Otherwise, the risk is that damaging to both nails and cuticles can occur which could potentially result in paronychia infection.

Gerstein notes that this condition arises when you file or snip your cuticles and eponychium, leaving them vulnerable to bacteria growth that could eventually form an infected blister called paronychia.

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Russian manicure stands out amongst many manicure techniques by its intense cuticle care and long-wear finish, not to mention prioritizing nail health over acrylics or toxic gel polishes – which makes it an excellent solution for those suffering with brittle nails. But with any beauty service comes risks involved if done improperly or by an untrained technician.

This technique involves performing a “dry manicure”, where nails don’t get submerged in water before beginning their treatment. Instead, nail technicians use an electric file to open and push back cuticles to prepare the nail plate for nail products and clean the eponychium of bacteria that builds up under the cuticle – according to cosmetic skincare chemist David Petrillo and nail artist Elle Gerstein this process can be damaging if done too aggressively or too far back, according to cosmetic skincare chemist.

Gerstein and Petrillo advise against excessive cuticle filing or snipping that can expose soft tissues around nails to bacteria or fungus infections, leading to paronychia which results in red, sore, swollen skin around nails known as paronychia and painful swelling around them. Preventative care with appropriate tools and technique is necessary if this situation arises; otherwise it will likely only worsen.

To prevent this from happening, it is best to find a nail tech who is experienced and properly trained in performing Russian manicures. Make sure they use new e-filers or sterilize their current ones with alcohol prior to beginning a manicure and don’t allow them to cut or scrape your cuticles – cutting or scraping can damage both nails and cuticles and should only be performed at professional salons where sanitation protocols have been thoroughly examined before scheduling an appointment. Performing one yourself at home (such as seen on TikTok videos) should also be avoided – performing one yourself at home can result in damaging both nails or cuticles – for this reason alone it would be best advisable for one’s health to visit one that offers this service before scheduling an appointment, as doing it at home could end up damaging both nails or cuticles! To best prevent this, visit a salon that provides this service before making a commitment; otherwise go directly.

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The Russian manicure, commonly referred to as dry manicures or e-file manicures, was invented in the 1990s by professional Russian nail technicians. Also referred to as dry manicures or e-file manicures, they do not involve soaking nails but instead employ special tools that clean and shape each nail plate’s cuticles; some claim this approach cleans nails 50% better than traditional manicures while helping shape them so as to retain more moisture longer.

As with any nail service, it is vitally important to find a qualified technician that understands nail health and safety. A reputable salon should uphold stringent cleanliness standards, keep its instruments sterile, and take all other necessary safety measures.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, cuticles serve as a protective barrier against bacteria and germs that could potentially lead to infections. An eponychium layer forms at the base of nails; when damaged or cut off by nail technicians, bacteria can enter through these openings into our bodies and cause infections that lead to infections – with some states even prohibiting this practice altogether!

Russian manicures involve more than cuticle work and structure gel applications; in addition, this process involves buffing and refining nail surfaces using various grits until an ultra-glossy finish is reached. This process may prove particularly helpful for individuals suffering from weak or brittle nails as it promotes growth while simultaneously protecting from dehydration.

As with any nail service, there is always the possibility of injury when performing Russian manicures on yourself at home – something seen on viral TikTok videos – without adequate training can lead to damage. Kon and Kandalec both recommend finding a trained nail technician with experience performing Russian manicures; they will know how best to file the nails correctly as well as RPM levels and abrasion levels for different electronic filing heads that won’t injure either nail bed or cuticle bed.