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Also known as an “e-file manicure” or electronic file manicure, the Russian Manicure gets its name and reputation from the multi-step manicure process that has been done by Russian nail technicians for years. Unlike traditional manicures and regular gel manicures, which involve just soaking the nail to soften the cuticle, pushing the cuticle back, and trimming it, the Russian Manicure involves a dry process of filing, cutting, and removing the cuticle with electric drill bits entirely for a clean, edge-less look. The e-file machine gently removes the cuticle, while leaving no roughness or damage on the skin. This is where the importance of training comes in. The advantage of this method is that it eliminates the need to pre-steam the nails in hot water and then cut off excess skin. The tools do not have sharp elements and after the procedure, they are necessarily sterilized in an autoclave with hot steam (like in hospitals)
This also allows polish to be placed farther into the nail bed. With a special stick, the nail tech slightly lifts the already treated skin at the base of the nail and applies polish under it. That’s the key to creating that signature seamless finish. Also, while a traditional mani involves a few steps and can typically take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, a Russian Manicure has several steps and can take longer. If you want a Russian Manicure be prepared to sit for at least two hours, and if you decide on nail art, the time will increase even more. But it is definitely worth it.