Why we use this name
In German the technique is called Russian manicure. We learned it in Ukraine, where it is called Ukrainian manicure — that is what we call it too. Both names mean the same craft.
Technique
Russian manicure — we call it Ukrainian.
Dry cuticle work with an e-file instead of soaking and clippers. The result is a clean edge that lasts longer — and a nail bed that looks bigger because nothing sits over it any more.
What is different
The cuticle is not soaked and cut away but worked back dry. It takes longer and needs a steady hand, but the edge stays clean until the nail has grown out. For us this is not an extra — it is the start of every treatment.
Does it hurt
No, not when it is done properly. The e-file works on dead skin, not living skin. If it pulls, say so right away — something is off with the bit or the angle, and we will change it.
Questions
Is this the same as a regular manicure?
The technique is different. For us it is part of every treatment, including the gel polish manicure.
How long does the clean edge last?
Until the nail has grown out, usually three to four weeks.
Is the e-file hygienic?
The bits are sterilised and sealed after every appointment. The label carries a code you can scan yourself.
How to get it
You do not book a Russian manicure on its own — it is part of every one of our treatments. Choose what goes on the nail afterwards:
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