Russian manicure
Courtly Nail Studio in Maple Ridge, BC offers the Russian manicure, a dry manicure in which the cuticles are cleaned with an electric file. It starts at $50, takes about an hour and a half, and is performed by Amee.
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What is a Russian manicure?
A Russian manicure is a dry manicure: at Courtly Nail Studio, your nail artist cleans the cuticle area with an electric file and fine bits instead of softening it in a soak first. It is also called an e-file manicure. The result is a crisp, precise line at the cuticle, and a nail bed that looks longer once the skin over it is lifted away.
A Russian manicure at Courtly goes like this:
- No soak. Your hands stay dry from start to finish. Dry skin holds its shape, which lets your nail artist work with far more precision.
- E-file prep. With a series of fine bits, your nail artist lifts and exfoliates dead cuticle tissue, clears buildup around the nail fold, and cleans along the sidewalls of each nail.
- Cuticle work. Where it is needed, the cuticle is trimmed with nippers or small curved scissors for a clean, even line.
- Shaping. Each nail is shaped to your liking, then lightly buffed so the finish holds well.
- The finish. Gel polish or builder gel is laid as close to the cuticle as it can safely go. As your nail grows, your cuticle grows back over the gap at the base, so the set looks freshly done for longer.
Like every manicure at Courtly, it also includes a hot towel and a hand massage.
How much does a Russian manicure cost at Courtly?
A Russian manicure at Courtly Nail Studio is $50 with regular polish. The finish you choose sets the price:
More about Gel-X and hard gel is on the page for Gel-X, gel and acrylic nails.
How long does a Russian manicure take?
About an hour and a half at Courtly Nail Studio with regular polish or gel polish, and about two hours with a hard gel overlay or Gel-X, before any designs. It takes longer than a traditional manicure because most of the time goes into close, careful work at the cuticle.
Who performs Russian manicures at Courtly?
Amee performs Russian manicures at Courtly Nail Studio. They are given only by the studio’s master artists, each experienced in the work before joining, and today that is Amee. Amee’s sets are in the gallery.
How long does a Russian manicure last?
A Russian manicure from Courtly Nail Studio lasts three to six weeks. Come back when the regrowth is more than you would like, or when the finish begins to wear.
How should I care for a Russian manicure?
With cuticle oil: Courtly Nail Studio recommends it between visits to keep the skin around your nails healthy.
Who is a Russian manicure for?
At Courtly Nail Studio, a Russian manicure suits anyone who wants their nails to look as clean as possible. It is a particularly good fit if you:
- love a crisp, clearly defined cuticle line
- find your cuticles grow quickly or creep up the nail
- wear gel polish or builder gel and want each set to stay fresh longer between visits
- would like your nail beds to look longer
How do I reserve a Russian manicure at Courtly?
Reserve online, where it is under Specialty Services, or call Courtly Nail Studio at (604) 477-9094. There is more about it in the Journal: Introducing Russian Manicures.
Where is Courtly Nail Studio, and when is it open?
Courtly Nail Studio is at 20840 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2R3, with free parking at the door. It is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and closed on Sunday. Find us on Google Maps.