Russian Manicure in NYC

A Russian manicure is a precise and detailed nail treatment that focuses on achieving clean, well-groomed nails and cuticles. It involves using specialized tools, such as electric files and precision scissors, to gently remove dead skin, shape the nails, and clean the cuticles. This technique results in a more natural and polished look with the correction of the apex/arch of the nail, emphasizing the health and beauty of the nails.

While both types of manicure focus on shaping the nails and giving a beautiful, polished appearance, the Russian Manicure goes so much further!  The attention to detail in a Russian manicure is incomparable.  A traditional manicure consists of the nails/hands being soaked, followed by the cuticles being pushed back and trimmed if necessary.  Finally, polish is added as the last step.  However, soaking nails can expand/swell the nail bed, and any polish applied to a soaked nail could peel or crack much more quickly than polish applied in a completely dry method.

In a Russian manicure, the entire service is performed on dry hands.   Utilizing a gentle electronic file, the nail technician gently buffs the cuticles and skin around the nails, and then trims away any excess.  The look is clean and absent of any hangnails or dry cuticles.  Such attention to the cuticle means the manicure will last 3-4 weeks (vs. the 2-week longevity of a regular manicure.)

At Gilded Ritual, our Russian Manicure also features polish alignment: a dry technique that will give any nail the illusion of a perfect arch–even if your nails naturally have ridges or grow at an angle, etc.  Your hands will look the most beautiful they have ever looked!