Russian Manicure is very popular in Europe and is gaining great reputation in America. It is known for its flawless looks and long lasting wear. Let’s take a closer look at the roots and what this procedure is all about. Surprisingly, there is nothing “Russian” about this technique. The name implies a well-known procedure, a hardware manicure. The method was invented by a German man Eduard Gerlach, the son of the founder of the Gehwol cosmetic brand for foot care with dental equipment used as basic tools. The novelty came to light in 1969 and the public began using the technique not only for medical, but also for cosmetic purposes. During the procedure, everything superfluous is removed “dry” with special rotating nail files, which really look more like instruments from a dental office. The result is divinely soft hands and beautiful nails without extra cuticles. While hardware manicure results in amazing outcome, only a trained and experienced nail professional knows how to avoid damages to nail plates, properly follow all sanitation and disinfection steps to help clients achieve desired results. It is advisable for clients to research on the training, experience of salon staff and practices, feedback from other clients before submitting themselves to this type of experience.
