Where Can I Get a Russian Manicure?

A manicure has gone from salon industry secret to TikTok trend, with A-listers like Kylie Jenner and Hailey Baldwin openly showing their affection. However, experts caution against this fad due to nail and cuticle trauma which may cause infection and long-term damage.

The Russian manicure, also known as dry manicure or an e-file manicure, utilizes an electronic file rather than nail nippers to trim cuticles and prevent inflammation, creating an eye-catching picture-perfect manicure that lasts up to four weeks.

How to Get a Russian Manicure

Russian manicures can take an hour or more, depending on how complex the cuticle work is and if any nail art or extensions are involved. A single color polish may take three hours; four or five for full sets of nails.

Experienced nail technicians should perform your manicure to avoid long-term damage to the nails. Since a Russian manicure requires extracting the eponychium with an electric file, it’s vitally important that you find someone who has attended courses, practiced this technique and works in an establishment with strict infection control measures in place.

When selecting a salon, when interviewing nail technicians ask if they have experience providing Russian manicures as well as what sterilised equipment they utilize. Also check that they possess a certificate of attendance or training to demonstrate they adhere to all hygienic practices required for this service. Finally make sure the salon offers an extensive range of gel colors as well as having all of the tools necessary for performing this service.

What is a Russian Manicure?

Have you been online lately? Chances are you have encountered a manicure trend that has some beauty experts talking. The Russian manicure has quickly gained momentum on TikTok videos and at trendy nail salons alike; its devotees include Kylie Jenner and Hailey Baldwin among others.

Russian manicures differ from more traditional manicures in that they use an electronic file to clean and prepare nails for polish. Once prepped, they “open up” your eponychium by extracting skin that lies underneath your nail bed for an unrivalled clean finish.

As this is still a relatively new nail treatment, many nail technicians still lack training on using an electronic file correctly, potentially harming healthy skin tissue and possibly leading to infection or permanent damage of the eponychium. Therefore, it’s essential that any manicure be provided by an experienced technician who understands how best to manipulate an e-file.

Why Get a Russian Manicure?

Russian manicure techniques not only ensure your nails look picture-perfect, they can extend the longevity of your polish too! Unlike traditional manicures that use water or solution soaks and cuticle pushers for cuticle prep and removal – which may lead to discoloration of nails or damage of healthy tissue – Russian dry manicure techniques use only an electric file for all nail prep needs.

Your nail technician uses an electronic file specifically tailored for Russian manicures to clean your nails and prepare them for their base coat application, then uses an e-file headpiece instead of standard nippers to trim away excess cuticles that could potentially cause lasting dampening to proximal nail folds and the matrix.

Seal it all off with a top coat for an incredible manicure that lasts three to four weeks, creating amazing hands. Additionally, the attention paid to nail care helps prevent future nail issues like fungus and bacteria infections.

Where to Get a Russian Manicure

Russian manicures offer an alternative approach that uses an electronic file to safely buff away cuticle skin around your nails, without using water for soaking purposes. This dry manicure process enables the nail technician to focus on shaping or adding length and shape with pinpoint precision, for a personalized experience that truly showcases their expertise.

Malikova uses the e-file technique to prevent product lifting, cuticle inflammation, hangnails and dehydration — as well as extend the longevity of your manicure. Her clients come regularly so their nails stay strong, healthy and shiny.

However, as with any beauty trend, when seeking out a Russian manicure it’s crucial to seek the advice and services of a professional nail technician. An untrained technician could use an electric file incorrectly and cause injury to delicate skin surrounding your nails.