The Russian manicure is a highly specialized technique that focuses on achieving a flawlessly clean nail bed and cuticle area. Unlike traditional manicures, which primarily involve soaking the nails, pushing back cuticles, and then trimming, the Russian manicure takes a more thorough approach that includes:
Instead of cutting, the Russian manicure uses an electronic filing tool to gently yet effectively remove dead skin around the cuticle, achieving a cleaner look without damaging the skin.
After the cuticles are perfected, nails are shaped and buffed meticulously, creating an ideal surface for polish or gel application
Due to the deep and precise cuticle work, nail polishes and gels can adhere better to the nail, resulting in a manicure that can last significantly longer—up to four weeks of immaculate appearance
To get the perfect result and not damage your nails, you should do your Russian manicure only by qualified specialists. In addition, only sterile instruments should be used and the workplace of the nail artist should be clean.
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As the name suggests, Russian manicures originated in Russia. This specific technique, which is also called “dry” or “e-file” manicures, was created in the 1990s by Russian nail technicians who wanted manicures that could withstand the temperatures of their area (read: harsh and extremely cold). They were also in search of creating a mani that could provide long-lasting results—which, same. After a lot of experimentation, these technicians realized that focusing on precise cuticle removal and nail shaping was the best method to achieve what they wanted.
Unlike traditional manicures that merely trim and shape the nails, this technique forgoes water and focuses on meticulous attention to detail. What truly sets Russian manicures apart is that they’re all about achieving flawlessly groomed cuticles. During a mani, the technician will use an electric file that gently and accurately removes excess cuticle buildup, which ultimately reveals clean and elongated nail beds. (Longer-looking natural nails are a major plus in our book.) But, because of the major attention to detail, expect a Russian manicure appointment to be a bit longer and pricer than a normal paint, gel, or acrylic mani. And aside from longer, cleaner nails, another thing we love about this method is that it helps manicures last for up to five (!) weeks.
While both Russian manicures and traditional or gel manicures clean, shape, and enhance the overall appearance of nails, they differ significantly in their approach and the level of detail involved.
In a traditional or gel manicure, the nail is soaked, then the cuticle is gently pushed back and trimmed. Then, the nails are shaped, filed, and, finally, polished. Cuticle work is often minimal, and the emphasis is on achieving a polished look.
The Russian nail method is the manicure for those obsessed with a clean beauty aesthetic. This chic method meticulously cleans and preps the nail beds to ensure that the nails are free from any dead skin or imperfections. The Russian nail method is a dry process of filing, cutting, and removing the cuticle with electric drill bits entirely for a clean look and feel. The Russian manicure can prevent the dry cracking of cuticles or hangnails, thus extending the longevity of the manicure.
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