Russian Manicure Course in NYC

This 3-day course in Manhattan is for beginners and self-taught nail techs. You'll learn how to perform a Russian manicure from start to finish, including dry cuticle prep and gel application.

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Duration
3 Days
Group Size
2-4 Students
Experience
Beginner
Price
$2,000
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Margarita Yutsaytis, lead instructor at Mars Nails School
Margarita Yutsaytis Award-Winning Nail Artist & Educator
  • Tools & Materials Provided
  • Live Model Practice
  • Direct Instructor Correction
  • Certificate of Completion

3-Day Russian Manicure Class Schedule

Training starts with E-file fundamentals and safety, then moves into complete Russian manicure services on live models with direct instructor correction.

Day 1

Theory, Safety & Guided Basics

Sanitation workflow, E-file basics, product knowledge, hand position, pressure control, bit selection, RPM awareness, and guided practice.

Day 2

Full Russian Manicure Workflow

Live-model practice with dry cuticle preparation, nail plate prep, gel application, instructor correction, and workflow control.

Day 3

Refinement, Timing & Finish

Additional model practice, finishing quality, timing, French manicure practice, and cleaner step-by-step execution.

Russian Manicure Technique & Finish

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Inside the Classroom

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See what students worked on during training and how their technique changed after class. View Student Results

Certificate of Completion

Students who complete the 3-day program receive a Mars Nails School Certificate of Completion documenting completion of the training.

The certificate is not a New York State Nail Specialty License. State licensing is a separate legal requirement for professional nail specialty work in New York.

Beginner or Advanced Russian Manicure Training?

Choose This Course If

  • You are new to Russian manicure
  • You have little or no E-file experience
  • You want structured fundamentals and supervised practice

Choose Advanced Training If

  • You already work with clients
  • You understand E-file fundamentals
  • You want to improve speed, correction, and advanced structure
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Basic E-file Manicure classes in New York

Nail Work & Techniques in Action

Short vertical videos showcasing clean prep, gel application, transformations, and design techniques.

Russian Manicure Speed-Up Tutorial

A fast-motion manicure example showing sequence, cuticle work, and clean finishing.

Nail Transformation: Damaged to Nude

A full transformation demonstrating prep, smoothing, and elegant nude gel application.

Correct Red Gel Application Process

Demonstration of precision placement under the cuticle and along sidewalls without flooding.

1-Minute Cat Eye Design Tutorial

Quick demonstration of magnetic gel positioning for a dynamic cat-eye effect.