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Russian Manicure Salons

263 of the 96,962 nail salons we track nationwide have Russian (e-file) manicures, going by the business's own website, name or listing category — call to confirm before you go.

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A Russian manicure is a dry manicure that cleans the cuticle area with an electric file, so the polish can sit very close to the skin. Every salon here names a Russian, e-file or dry manicure on its own website.

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Ask who does it. The technique depends on the technician’s training, so salons often book it with specific staff and need more time than a regular manicure.

Common questions

Is a Russian manicure safe?

Done by a trained technician it is a common technique; the risk is over-filing the skin, so ask whether the technician has e-file training.

How long does a Russian manicure last?

Because the gel is applied close to the cuticle, it usually grows out more slowly visually — often three to four weeks.