A cleaner, more precise manicure, with regrowth that is far less noticeable as your nails grow. That is what a Russian manicure gives you, and it is why your nails keep looking freshly done for longer.
Aesthete Beauty is one of the few salons in Dundee offering a dedicated Russian manicure service. Radina has completed the additional specialist training it requires, and results typically last around three to six weeks, depending on lifestyle, aftercare and natural nail growth.
Russian manicure with gel polish starts from £65. Book online any time.
A Russian manicure is a dry manicure technique. Professional e-file preparation with specialised bits is used to lift and prepare the cuticle area, followed by precise cuticle cutting where appropriate, to create the exceptionally clean finish the technique is known for.
Everything is done dry, without soaking your hands, so the cuticle area can be prepared with precision before any product goes on.
It is not a standard manicure carried out with an e-file. It takes additional specialist training, advanced e-file control and the judgement to adapt the treatment to every client. The result is a very clean cuticle area, so gel polish or BIAB can be applied with great precision close to the cuticle.
Less noticeable regrowth. This is the big one. Because the product is applied with great precision close to the cuticle, the move into natural regrowth looks softer and far less obvious as your nails grow, so your manicure keeps looking fresher for longer. There is still natural regrowth, because nails grow, but the transition looks much cleaner.
An exceptionally clean cuticle area. The cuticle area is prepared with precision, with careful cuticle cutting where appropriate, so the finish around each nail looks refined, even up close.
A manicure that stays neat for longer. Results typically last around three to six weeks, depending on lifestyle, aftercare and natural nail growth, and you will be advised individually when to return. Some clients may need an earlier appointment.
The clean cuticle line immediately after a Russian manicure (left) and the same nails after four weeks of natural regrowth (right).
Excellent retention. Aesthete Beauty is known for excellent retention. In salon practice, very few clients come back with lifting, and many return several weeks later with manicures that are still exceptionally well maintained. That comes from the complete service, from assessment and preparation to product choice, application and aftercare, and results always depend on your nails and lifestyle.
Been here multiple times now, and Radina is amazing, friendly and very professional. This is only place in Dundee that does Russian manicure and pedicure and I get it every time followed with BIAB. As any good manicure it lasts for weeks. She does amazing nail art as well. Highly recommend, who wishes high quality long lasting manicure that is good for nails and not damaging. Got my next appointments in already.
Liana Ghodke
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Russian Manicure (no polish) starts from £40. The full cuticle preparation, for clients who prefer bare nails.
Russian Manicure with Gel Polish starts from £65. Choose from over 230 gel polish colours.
BIAB with Russian Manicure starts from £79, and BIAB Infills with Russian Manicure from £79. This is currently our most popular combination.
A Russian manicure can also be added to other suitable nail services when you book.
Book online through the website any time. If you have a question before booking, message us on WhatsApp (for questions only; appointments are booked online).
All prices are starting prices, and the online booking system always shows the current price.
Before your appointment you will receive a digital consultation form by email. It covers your nail history, any relevant medication, skin or nail concerns and what you would like from your appointment, so it can be reviewed before you arrive.
Hygiene comes first. Every client gets fresh disposable files and buffers, with an orange stick where appropriate. Metal tools are thoroughly cleaned and hygienically prepared between clients, gloves are worn during nail treatments, and Vodex dust extraction runs during all e-file work, capturing dust at source. The salon does not use traditional acrylic systems, so there is no strong monomer odour. Clients bring it up in their reviews: “Friendly, clean boutique salon.” “A huge selection of colours and a very clean place.”
Book online and choose your service. If you are not sure which finish to choose, you will be advised when you arrive.
Before anything starts, your hands, nails and cuticles are assessed in person, because the treatment is adapted to what is there on the day.
Your nails are shaped to suit you.
The e-file and specialist bits are used to lift and prepare the cuticle area, followed by precise cuticle work, including cuticle cutting where appropriate.
Gel polish, BIAB or another suitable finish, applied with precision close to the cuticle.
You will be given aftercare advice and an individual recommendation for when to come back.
BIAB with Russian manicure is currently our most popular combination. BIAB gives structure and support to the natural nail, while the Russian manicure gives the highly detailed cuticle finish, so the BIAB can be placed with great precision close to the cuticle.
BIAB is not required. A Russian manicure can also be combined with gel polish and other suitable nail services, and many clients achieve beautiful results without BIAB.
BIAB with Russian manicure, freshly applied (left) and after four weeks of regrowth (right).
BIAB with Russian Manicure starts from £79.
Luxury service. Radina is a professional perfectionist. The Russian manicure technique was painless and provided just what I needed to transform my hands. She took me in 15 mins early but spent the extra time getting things just right. There are so many colours and designs to choose from! Hidden gem in Dundee.
A Russian manicure may suit you if you:
Final suitability is assessed through the digital consultation and the in-person nail assessment. If you have never had a Russian manicure before, every step is explained as it happens.
I'm Brazilian and I've been in Scotland for a year. After a long search for a manicurist who could remove cuticles, I found this salon with several services and a super professional and friendly manicurist who does cuticle removal. I simply loved the service, and the location is easy to access, as it's in the centre of Dundee. I'll be back again, as they've gained a client because the service and care are wonderful.
A Russian manicure is a dry manicure technique. Professional e-file preparation is used to lift and prepare the cuticle area, followed by precise cuticle cutting where appropriate, for an exceptionally clean finish. It requires additional specialist training, and it can be combined with gel polish, BIAB and other suitable nail services.
A traditional manicure usually starts by soaking the hands and pushing back the cuticles. A Russian manicure is performed dry, with precise e-file work and cuticle cutting where appropriate, so the product can be applied very close to the cuticle. The result is a cleaner finish and regrowth that is far less noticeable as your nails grow.
Yes, where appropriate. The e-file is used to lift and prepare the cuticle area first, and precise cuticle cutting is then carried out where it is needed for a clean finish.
Russian Manicure results typically last around three to six weeks, depending on lifestyle, aftercare and natural nail growth. You will be advised when to return, and some clients may need an earlier appointment.
Yes. A Russian manicure can be combined with gel polish, BIAB and other suitable nail services, or booked on its own without polish. BIAB with Russian manicure is currently our most popular combination.
Most clients find it comfortable, and many find it relaxing. The e-file creates a light vibrating sensation around the cuticle area, which can feel unfamiliar the first time. If anything feels uncomfortable, just say, and the technique will be adjusted.
You will be advised individually, based on your nail growth, lifestyle and the finish you choose. Results typically last around three to six weeks, and some clients may need an earlier appointment at first.
First time visiting and extremely impressed. An absolutely perfect manicure. No gaps or flaws at all. Also, a huge selection of colours and a very clean place. I will definitely be returning regularly.
If you would like a cleaner, more refined manicure with less noticeable regrowth, book your Russian manicure online. If you have a question first, message us on WhatsApp.
We serve clients from across Dundee and the surrounding areas including the West End, Broughty Ferry, Newport-on-Tay, Monifieth, Carnoustie, and further afield.
