What is a Russian manicure? Here's why you'll never get a 'normal' manicure again.

If you've been slinking around #BeautyTok of late, we guarantee you've come across the 'Russian manicure'. 

The nail trend is having a major moment right now, and it seems like every girl and her dog are jumping off the once-popular SNS or shellac train and dipping their (pedicured) toes into the world of Russian manicures.

Have you heard of it? No? Let us explain.

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While it's not a particularly new thing, it's a nail technique that (spoiler alert) came out of Russia and is exploding in popularity for it's suuuuper precise and detailed approach to shaping and manicuring nails – particularly the cuticles. 

Like, the nails look so perfect they almost look fake.

Just scroll through TikTok and you'll come across tons of people singing praises about how much they love the technique, how they're never going back to 'normal' manicures, how they wished they tried it sooner, etc, etc.

One TikTok user even wrote, "My life is FOREVER changed." So. There's some big feelings getting around.

However, our expert ensures the safety of Russian manicures, so long as they're performed by a trained nail technician.

Meaning? 

If this is something you want to try for yourself, make sure you're going to a trained professional.

"Russian manicures are perfectly safe when performed by specially trained and highly experienced nail artists who use quality tools that are sterilised with hospital grade sterilising equipment," she said.

"Time and care is also of utmost importance.

"A Russian manicure is best performed on healthy, strong nails. I use the quality Swiss brand Malava with my clients to prepare nails prior to treatment and to ensure lasting results."

While most beauty trends come and go, we sense this one will be sticking around for the foreseeable future. 

"My clients love Russian manicures. They enjoy the time it takes and saving money in the long term with lasting results."

Have you tried a Russian manicure before? What are your thoughts? Share with us in the comment section below.

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