LifestyleRussian manicure sets record. Next beauty salon visit postponed by a month

Russian manicure sets record. Next beauty salon visit postponed by a month

"Russian manicure" is a hit that girls all over the world have fallen in love with.
"Russian manicure" is a hit that girls all over the world have fallen in love with.
Images source: © Instagram | theblondesalad

3:32 PM EST, November 22, 2023

Are you frustrated by moving barely a muscle yet having scratches or dull reflections appear on your newly painted nails? We understand this scenario all too well. Meet the "Russian manicure", which guarantees the perfect look of nails for up to five weeks.

The "Russian manicure" is setting records on Instagram and TikTok. It's hardly surprising since it ensures a long-lasting effect. An ideally painted nail plate, free of any scratches, discoloration, or damage, can maintain its appearance for over a month. But why is this trendy technique called Russian? Although it's gaining new online traction, Russian manicurists have used this method since the 90s.

The secret behind the Russian manicure

This isn’t about a specific color or painting technique, but it concerns the preparatory process of the nail plate. In a conventional manicure, professional manicurists use nail scissors to trim cuticles after soaking the nails. However, for a Russian manicure, the nail scissors are replaced with an electric nail drill.

"Russian manicure" is taking over the internet.
"Russian manicure" is taking over the internet.© Instagram | theblondesalad

The aforementioned drill is utilized at nearly every stage of nail preparation - from removing the cuticle, and shaping the nail, right up to polishing the nail matrix coated with a base.

Lasts up to five weeks

Exhibiting perfectly smooth and clean nail plates is a distinguishing feature of the "Russian manicure." Opting for this technique means you should brace for a slightly longer stay at your beauty salon than usual. While a traditional manicure might take about an hour, the Russian counterpart could take up to two hours. However, this marginally extended process rewards you with outstanding durability, ensuring a flawless look for up to five weeks.

"Russian manicure" - better done by a professional manicurist

It’s important to note that due to the deployment of an electric drill, the Russian manicure could pose potential hazards if tried out at home by non-professionals. It is thus advised to leave it in the competent hands of a professional manicurist in a well-reputed beauty salon to avoid inflammation. Overzealous removal of cuticles, disrupting cuticle continuity, could lead to fungal, bacterial, and viral infections.