Mars Nails School - Financial District, Manhattan
Russian Pedicure Course in NYC
Build a dry, waterless pedicure workflow through hands-on E-file training, guided model practice, cosmetic foot care, toe preparation, gel application, and salon-ready finishing.
Choose a 2-day foundation course or a customized 1-day or 2-day advanced upgrade. The foundation course is suitable for students who already have basic E-file control. Students who have never worked with an E-file should begin with the Basic Russian Manicure Course before enrolling.
- Foundation
- 2 Days
- Advanced
- 1 or 2 Days
- Practice
- Models Provided
- Price
- $1,000-$1,500
Choose the Right Level
Foundation and Advanced Russian Pedicure Training
The foundation and advanced tracks use the same dry, waterless service principles but are designed for different levels of experience. The 2-day format is recommended whenever a student needs more model practice and correction.
2-Day Foundation Course
For students who have basic E-file control and want to learn a complete cosmetic dry pedicure workflow from assessment through the final finish.
1-Day or 2-Day Advanced Upgrade
For working nail technicians who already perform pedicures and want focused correction in technique, timing, heel care, toe preparation, or gel application.
Complete Beginners
If you have never held or controlled an E-file, complete the Basic Russian Manicure Course first to learn pressure, angle, RPM awareness, and safe tool handling.
Models & Equipment Provided
Mars Nails School arranges models and provides equipment, tools, bits, and professional products for use during class.
In This Short Video
Heel Cleaning During Dry Pedicure Training
See a before-and-after example of cosmetic heel cleaning performed as part of a dry, waterless pedicure workflow.
Technique & Practice
Waterless Pedicure Training with Hands-On E-File Practice
Course Skills
What Students Learn in Russian Pedicure Training
Both course levels are built around a professional cosmetic waterless workflow, safe E-file control, clear service boundaries, model practice, and direct instructor correction.
Dry & Waterless Workflow
- Cosmetic assessment, dry preparation, heel care, toe preparation, and final product application.
E-File Pedicure Control
- Pressure, angle, RPM awareness, bit selection, area control, and instructor-guided correction.
Sanitation & Cosmetic Scope
- Station setup, disposable materials, tool handling, contraindication awareness, and cosmetic service limits.
Formats & Investment
Choose the Pedicure Course Format That Matches Your Experience
The 2-day format is recommended for the foundation course and for advanced students who want a more complete correction of technique and workflow.
2-Day Russian Pedicure Course - $1,500
For students with basic E-file control who want to learn the complete dry pedicure sequence, including cosmetic assessment, heel care, toe preparation, gel application, sanitation workflow, and model practice.
Advanced Pedicure Upgrade - $1,000-$1,500
Choose a focused 1-day upgrade for $1,000 or a more complete 2-day advanced training for $1,500. The final program is customized around the techniques, timing, and service problems you want to improve.
Recommended 2-Day Format
How the 2-Day Russian Pedicure Training Is Structured
Dry Workflow, Assessment & E-File Control
Study dry and waterless workflow, cosmetic foot assessment, sanitation setup, disposable materials, E-file control, pressure, angle, RPM awareness, bit selection, and instructor demonstration.
Model Practice, Correction & Finish
Practice heel care, toenail preparation, nail fold work, gel application for toes, workflow timing, instructor correction, contraindication awareness, and salon-ready finishing standards.
In Class
Models, Equipment & Direct Instructor Correction
The course is led by Margarita Yutsaytis, an award-winning nail artist and educator with more than 10 years of professional experience and international competition recognition. Instructor correction helps students understand what to adjust in real time: pressure, bit choice, area control, workflow order, product placement, and finishing quality.
Classes are held at Mars Nails School, 11 Broadway, Suite 804, in Manhattan's Financial District. Models are arranged by the school, and equipment, E-file machines, bits, tools, and professional products are provided for use during class.
Completely new to E-file technique? Begin with our Basic Russian Manicure Course before enrolling in the pedicure foundation program.
Certificate & Scope
Cosmetic Pedicure Training and Certificate of Completion
Students who complete the course receive a Mars Nails School Certificate of Completion documenting participation in hands-on pedicure training.
Important: The certificate is not a New York State Nail Specialty License. This course teaches cosmetic pedicure technique only and does not authorize medical diagnosis, medical treatment, or medical pedicure services.
Next Step
Request Upcoming Pedicure Course Dates
Text Mars Nails School to request upcoming dates, registration details, payment information, and help choosing the foundation or advanced training format.
Request Dry Pedicure Classes Details
Request upcoming course dates in NYC, registration details, availability, payment options, and help confirming whether this hands-on pedicure classes match your current experience.
Dry / Russian Pedicure in Action
Short vertical clips of dry, waterless pedicure: heel disk work, toe prep, and gel pedicure finish.
Dry Pedicure Montage
Heel disk work, toes, and clean waterless prep.
Dry Pedicure & Gel Toes
A highlight of callus work and a clean gel finish.