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Russian Manicure and Pedicure Technique for Premium Results

Less effort, higher prices.

✓ License-safe technique
✓ Anatomy-based — dead tissue only
Content5 courses + 2 bonuses
Duration10.5 hours
LevelAll levels
AccessUnlimited
CertificateCompletion certificate
Get Full Bundle — $250 → $311.99 · private price until October 13
🛡 14-day guarantee — refund if less than 30% of the first course viewed

Most nail techs learn from scattered tutorials and end up with gaps that show the moment a client brings in something they haven't handled before. This system is built as one connected progression instead — each course picks up where the last one left off, so the fundamentals and the hard cases share the same logic rather than feeling like separate skills. You move from the basics that make every appointment faster and more consistent into the situations that make other techs stall, until reconstruction and precision work feel routine. The result isn't just a longer list of techniques — it's a book of services you can confidently price at the top of your market.

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Russian Manicure and Pedicure Course:
What You'll Learn

✓Master the complete e-file dry manicure system — pocket opening, pterygium removal, flame bit technique
✓Shape oval and square nails with correct file angles, symmetry checks, and clean sidewalls in 20 seconds
✓Handle challenging cases: hooked nails, cracked plates, twisted sidewalls, inherited extensions other techs refuse
✓Complete a professional pedicure on live clients — hygienic service to gel coating with one-phase technique
✓Deliver a complete premium manicure in 50 minutes — removal to top coat, every time
✓Add profitable nail art with stamping that doesn't slow down your workflow
✓Work safely within your license — anatomy-based technique, dead tissue only, no living skin
✓Strengthen thin, brittle nails with sidewall technique when standard leveling fails
✓Charge premium prices for reconstruction and precision work — the services clients pay most for

Russian Manicure Training: Why It Pays Off for Nail Techs

→Nail techs who want the complete dry manicure system in one place — not scattered tutorials
→Professionals ready to charge premium prices for faster, flawless manicure and pedicure work
→Techs whose manicures take too long and want to consistently hit 50 minutes with premium results
→Anyone who wants to stop turning away problem nails, thin plates, and difficult cases
→Self-taught nail artists ready to replace YouTube chaos with a proven, step-by-step system
→Licensed techs looking for advanced techniques that work within standard nail technician licensing

Russian Manicure Course Online: What's Included

5 full courses + 2 exclusive bonus lessons · 10.5 hours · filmed on live clients · timers on screen

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Course 1 · Oval · 90 min · 9 videos
Hard Gel Oval Nail Course
Full oval Russian manicure on a real client — removal to top coat, hard gel oval architecture, foundation for everything else.
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Course 2 · Square · 2 hrs · 10 videos
Hard Gel Square Nail Course
Two clients, two situations — gel correction and sidewall strengthening for thin, brittle nails.
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Course 3 · Problem Nails · 2 hrs · 12 videos
Advanced Nail Technician Course — Polygel Nail Reconstruction
Four real cases other techs refuse — polygel reconstruction and crack repair, start to finish.
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Course 4 · Pedicure · 1.5 hrs · 9 videos
Russian Pedicure Course Online
Three real clients, one-phase white gel technique — 45-minute timed benchmark.
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Course 5 · Stamping · 1.5 hrs · 6 videos
Nail Stamping Course Online
Six techniques from basic to chrome — profitable nail art that doesn't slow down your appointments.
★ 2 Exclusive Bonus Lessons — Included Free
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Bonus 1
Manicure on Mature Hands
Adapted technique for thin skin, prominent veins, and age-related changes.
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Bonus 2
Express 34-Minute Full Manicure
A complete manicure with coating in 34 minutes, no shortcuts on quality.
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Russian Manicure Tools & Equipment:
What You Need to Start

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Experience
No prior dry manicure experience needed — Oval course starts from zero
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E-File Tools
E-file machine · flame bit · carbide bits · cuticle scissors · nail files 100/180 · orange wood stick
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Gel Products
Base coat · leveling/builder gel · color · top coat · UV/LED lamp
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Pedicure Module
Pedicure e-file bits · standard foot care tools

Who Teaches This Russian Manicure and Pedicure Course

Yuliia — VEL Academy
Yuliia
Nail Educator · International Competition Winner · VEL Academy

With over 15 years of hands-on experience and a first-place win at an international nail competition in Warsaw, Yuliia built this system over years of real client work. Every technique is intentional. Every step has a reason. Nothing is wasted. This bundle is the same workflow she uses every day — anatomy-based, license-safe, and designed to deliver premium results in 50 minutes. The techs who complete it don't just get better. They get busier.

15+ Years Experience 🥇 1st Place — Warsaw Dry Manicure Specialist Russian Manicure & Pedicure Expert E-File Expert

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bundle suitable for beginners?+
Yes. The Oval course — which is the first module — starts from absolute zero. No prior dry manicure experience is needed. It explains every step, every RPM setting, every angle. The bundle is structured so each course builds on the previous one. Start with Oval, then Square, then move to Problem Nails when you're ready.
What are the 2 bonus lessons and why are they exclusive to the bundle?+
Bonus 1 is Manicure on Mature Hands — adapted technique for thin skin, prominent veins, and age-related changes. Bonus 2 is the Express 34-Minute Full Manicure — a complete manicure with coating in 34 minutes. Both bonuses are only available in the bundle — they are not sold separately.
What does "anatomy-based technique" mean and why does it matter for my license?+
Every technique in this bundle works exclusively with dead tissue — pterygium and dry cuticle. No living skin is cut or drilled at any point. Standard nail technician licensing in most countries permits work on dead tissue only. This system keeps you within those boundaries on every client, every time.
Is Russian manicure safe?+
Yes — when performed correctly. Every technique in this bundle works exclusively with dead tissue: pterygium and dry cuticle. No living skin is cut or drilled at any point. This is the same boundary that standard nail technician licensing in the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia is built around. The safety concerns you may have read about online come from improper technique, not from the method itself.
How long does a Russian manicure last?+
A properly performed Russian manicure typically holds for 3–4 weeks with gel coating, similar to or slightly longer than a standard gel manicure. Because the cuticle area is prepped more precisely and the sidewalls are cleaner, lifting tends to start later and coverage stays smoother throughout the wear period.
Why buy the bundle instead of individual courses?+
Three reasons. First, at this private price you save $161 compared to buying all 5 courses separately. Second, you get 2 exclusive bonus lessons not available anywhere else. Third, the courses are designed as a connected system — the techniques build on each other.
In what order should I take the courses?+
Start with Oval — it's the foundation. Then Square. Then Problem Nails when you're comfortable with standard technique. Pedicure and Stamping can be taken in any order alongside the others.
How many hours of content is in the bundle?+
10.5 hours across all 5 courses and 2 bonus lessons. Every lesson is filmed on live clients with no editing cuts. Timers are on screen throughout so you can track your progress against the benchmark speeds.
Is a certificate included?+
Yes. A certificate of completion from VEL Academy is issued after you finish all modules. You can display it in your salon, add it to your professional portfolio, or share it with clients.
What is the refund policy?+
14-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied for any reason, contact us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund — provided that no more than 30% of the first course of the bundle has been viewed and no lessons from the other courses have been opened. Full policy at vel.academy/refund.
Private Offer · Ends October 13

Russian Manicure and Pedicure Course Online

The complete e-file system — start to professional.

$311.99
$250
One-time payment · Unlimited access
  • 5 complete courses: Oval · Square · Problem Nails · Pedicure · Stamping
  • ★ Bonus 1: Manicure on Mature Hands — exclusive to bundle
  • ★ Bonus 2: Express 34-Minute Full Manicure — exclusive to bundle
  • ★ Professional manuals & nail diagnosis diagrams to support your learning
  • 10.5 hours · filmed on live clients · timers on screen at every stage
  • Save $161 vs buying all courses separately
  • Lifetime access — revisit any lesson at any time
  • Certificate of completion from VEL Academy
Get Full Bundle — $250 →
📚 See the Full Curriculum 54 lessons · 8 sections · 10.5 hours of training +
1. Hard Gel Oval Nail Course10 lessons+
  1. Oval Nails in 50 min: Russian Manicure E-File Technique From Removal to Finish
  2. Gel Removal in 3 Minutes: The Trick Is Knowing When to Stop
  3. Opening the Pocket: Orange Stick Work That Sets Up Everything
  4. Cuticle Cutting Without the Drama: Scissors at 45 Degrees, Tiny Steps
  5. Surface Prep at 10K: Creating the Perfect Canvas for Gel
  6. Thin Base Application: Less Product, Better Results
  7. The Hand-Flip Trick: Gel Leveling That Skips Surface Filing
  8. Oval Shaping: Symmetry Checks and the 20-Second Shape
  9. Top Coat and Final Filing: The Details That Make It Professional
  10. Gift Lecture: Quick Fix for Damaged Nails: Restoration Without Full Rebuild
2. Hard Gel Square Nail Course11 lessons+
  1. Hard Gel Square Nail Course
  2. Three-Minute Gel Removal: Following the Diagram That Actually Works
  3. Orange Stick Prep: Opening the Pocket Without Jamming Pterygium
  4. Scissors Degrees: The Two-Grip Method for Clean Cuticle Cuts
  5. Thin Leveling That Needs Zero Surface Filing: The Hand-Flip Method
  6. Filing Square Degrees: From Sharp to Soft in the Right Order
  7. Black Polish in Two Coats: If It Looks Good in Black, You've Nailed It
  8. The Secret Step: Filing After Top Coat for That Crisp Edge
  9. Two-Coat Color Application: Center, Sidewalls, Fine Liner Method
  10. Gel Strengthening — Short Nails 1
  11. Gel Strengthening — Short Nails 2
3. Advanced Nail Technician Course — Polygel Nail Reconstruction14 lessons+
  1. Introduction: Problem Nails Masterclass
  2. Curved & Hooked Nails: What I Look for Before Touching a Problem Nail
  3. Curved & Hooked Nails: Building Sidewalls in the Air
  4. Curved & Hooked Nails: How to File Reconstructed Nails Without Correction
  5. Curved & Hooked Nails: Square Corners on Nails That Never Had Corners
  6. Curved & Hooked Nails: Gel Over Polygel for a Finished Look
  7. Long Square: Cracks Into Living Tissue — When to Cut, When to Seal, When to Wait
  8. Long Square: Reconstruction — Lifting, Cracks, and Twisted Sidewalls All at Once
  9. Long Square: Filing Long Reconstructed Nails Without Losing the Structure
  10. Oval to Square: She Wants Squares But Has Ovals — Creating Corners That Don't Exist
  11. Oval to Square: From Round to Sharp — Filing the Transformation Complete
  12. Extension Corrections: Inherited Extensions — Why Correction Beats Full Removal
  13. Extension Corrections: Filing Corrected Extensions
  14. Reconstruction Parallels: Missing Sidewalls — Jelly Gel Technique
4. Bonus: Manicure on Mature Hands3 lessons+
  1. Part 1: Why Some Clients Take 80 Minutes — And That's Okay
  2. Part 2: Talc Technique and Why These Hands Need Extra Care
  3. Part 3: The Time-Saving Workflow — File After Top Coat, Not Before
5. Bonus: Express 34-Minute Full Manicure1 lesson+
  1. Manicure in 34 Minutes: Full Service, Start to Finish
6. Nail Stamping Course Online7 lessons+
  1. Stamping Promo: What You'll Learn
  2. The Stamper I Use 80% of the Time: Firm Head, Rolling Motion, Real Results
  3. Clear Stamper: See Where You're Placing the Design
  4. Getting the Design Under the Cuticle (Without the Mess)
  5. Two-Color and Three-Color Gradient: The Scraper Trick
  6. Reverse Stamping: Hand-Painted Look Without the Skill
  7. Chrome, Foil, Watercolor Drops: Stamping Combined With Everything
7. Russian Pedicure Course Online7 lessons+
  1. Russian Pedicure Course Online: E-File Technique for 50-Minute Service
  2. Clean Feet, No Coating: My Full Hygienic Pedicure Workflow
  3. Model 2, Processing: Nail Prep Before Color
  4. Model 2, Coating: One-Coat Red and the Filing Trick After Top Coat
  5. Model 3: Double Cuticle, Thick Coating, Sensitive Skin — Now What?
  6. Model 3: White Gel Without the Base Coat Hassle
  7. Speed Run With Timer: Watch the Full Pedicure at Work Speed
8. Additional Materials1 item+
  1. Additional Training Materials & Reference Guides

All lessons filmed on live clients with on-screen timers. Includes printable manuals and nail diagnosis diagrams for every course.

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