There is plenty of nail inspiration particularly this time of the year. All you have to do is look at social media to see creative nail designs and what is trending each season. One of the popular trends in manicure and nail treatment is Russian manicures. Many people were drawn to gels and acrylic nail treatments, with SNS and shellac becoming popular choices as well. The latest trend in nail treatment is the Russian manicure technique.
What is a Russian Manicure?
As its name suggests, this technique originated in Russia and is also referred to as a dry or e-file manicure. A nail technician removes excess skin around the nail bed using an electronic file to give it a clean finish.
While this type of nail technique has been very popular in Europe for many years, it’s only starting to gain traction in North America now.
What are Russian Manicure Benefits?
Because there is more focus on the care of the nail bed and cuticles, it gives a beautiful, finished look. Having a Russian manicure done can prevent your cuticles from drying out and cracking and gives you a more polished manicure that lasts longer.
You can expect your manicure to last an extra one to two weeks. Because so much attention is given to the cuticle before the nail gel is applied, it allows a nail technician to apply the gel closer to the cuticle, resulting in a longer-lasting manicure. It also creates a more natural-looking manicure because it is closer to the skin.
How to do a Russian Manicure
To do a Russian manicure, a nail technician will first remove any gel polish from your fingernails using an electric drill. Then, extra skin around the nail bed is removed using a more precise drill. This is done until the cuticles are filed.
The next step is to clean up the cuticles and buffer the nails using another type of drill head. This also perfects the shape of the nail. The final step is to apply gel polish and allow it to set under UV light.
Why Russian Manicures Require a Nail Tech Professional
It’s easy to think that you can perform a Russian manicure on your own, but the truth is that this is something that should be done by a trained professional. If a Russian manicure is not done correctly, it can damage your cuticles. Without knowledge of what you are doing, you can easily over-file your cuticles or apply too much pressure on your nail bed.
And if you cut too deep into your cuticles, you run the risk of getting an infection since nail instruments used at home are not subject to the robust sterilization process that salons must adhere to.
Russian Manicure Course
Now that you know why Russian manicures are the new craze, why not learn how to do them? Stay on top of nail trends by enrolling in our Russian manicure course at Emi School. Contact us today for more details.