Russian Manicure in NYC
Russian manicure at Mars Nails combines detailed dry cuticle prep, shaping, and a finish chosen for your natural nails. Visit our FiDi studio for gel color placed close to the cuticle or a no-gel manicure.
Choose Your Russian Manicure
Both options include detailed dry e-file cuticle preparation and shaping. Choose a natural bare-nail finish or add gel color to your existing length.
Russian Manicure - No Gel
$60-$7050 minutes
Dry e-file cuticle preparation and shaping with a clean, natural bare-nail finish.
Russian Gel Manicure
$85-$1101 hour 30 minutes
Dry e-file cuticle preparation, shaping, and gel color applied close to the cuticle for a neat grow-out.
What Is a Russian Manicure?
It is a dry technique that uses an e-file for detailed cuticle preparation. At Mars Nails, we refine the cuticle area and shape your natural nails before applying your chosen finish. Gel color is optional; the technique describes the preparation, not the coating.
We work without soaking, keeping the cuticle area visible while carefully preparing the nail surface.
With gel, color is placed close to the cuticle for an even finish and a neat line as your nails grow.
We shape your existing length. For added support or shape correction, see builder gel overlay or hard gel modeling .
E-File Technique and Tool Hygiene
Each appointment includes sterilized metal tools, single-use files, and preparation adjusted to your nails and skin. Read more about e-file technique and tool hygiene .
Your technician adjusts the bit, pressure, and speed to the condition of your cuticle area and natural nails.
Disposable items are used once. Reusable metal tools are sterilized between appointments.
Let us know about tenderness or previous damage so your technician can assess the appropriate preparation and finish.
Book Your Russian Manicure in FiDi
Visit Mars Nails at 11 Broadway in Manhattan's Financial District.
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Russian Nails FAQ
- How long does a Russian gel manicure last?
- The time a Russian gel manicure lasts depends on how fast your nails grow, how you use your hands every day and how well you take care of your nails after the service. Generally most people find that their gel manicure looks good for 3 to 4 weeks.
- Can I book it without gel?
- Yes. Choose a No Gel option for dry e-file cuticle care, shaping, and a bare-nail finish. This option is $60-$70 and takes about 50 minutes. Russian Gel Manicure is $85-$110 and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Can I add French, chrome, cat eye, or nail art?
- Yes, with a gel service. Select your design when booking so we can reserve enough time. Availability depends on your technician and the design selected.
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