Academy
The Russian Manicure Course $2200
Elevate your nail career with the Mazères Beauté Russian Manicure Mentorship, a comprehensive two-day, one-on-one training program designed exclusively for licensed nail professionals ready to master one of the most sought-after and highest-earning services in the upscale nail industry.
The Russian Manicure, also known as the dry or e-file manicure, is the gold standard of precision nail care, delivering a cleaner, longer-lasting result that clients experience once and never want to live without. This mentorship teaches you everything you need to perform this service safely, confidently, and at a premium price point.
What you will Learn
Advanced hand and nail anatomy — understanding the living structures beneath every technique you perform
Gel chemistry and product science — knowing why products behave the way they do and how to select the right formula for every client
E-file mastery — RPM, torque, bit selection, correct angles, and heat management
The complete dry manicure protocol — step by step, from assessment through finished service
Structured gel application and apex architecture
C-curve assessment and nail architecture
Gel removal technique using e-file
Maintenance and infill protocol
Troubleshooting and root cause diagnosis
Client consultation, communication scripts, and aftercare education
Professional standards, sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization protocols
What is Included
Two days of intensive one-on-one mentorship with a certified educator
The Mazères Professional Russian Manicure Handbook, 2nd Edition; a complete clinical reference guide you will use throughout your career
A curated beginner's kit containing the essential tools and products needed to begin
Certificate of Completion upon successful course completion
Ongoing post-course support
Who is the Course for?
This mentorship is designed for licensed nail technicians who have completed their basic nail education and are ready to add the Russian Manicure to their professional service menu. No prior e-file experience is required, only a valid nail license and a commitment to learning at the highest level.
Why Mazères Beauté?
At Mazères Beauté, we believe that technical mastery and clinical knowledge must develop together. Our mentorship program goes beyond technique, we teach you the anatomy, the chemistry, the communication, and the professional standards that position you as a specialist in your market. Our students leave not just with a new skill, but with a new level of confidence, a premium service to offer, and the knowledge to back it up at the highest professional level.
Ready for the next big step in your career?
The Mazères Professional Russian Manicure Training Manual — 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, clinical-level reference guide designed exclusively for licensed nail professionals ready to master the most precise and in-demand service in luxury nail care. Whether you are new to the Russian Manicure or looking to deepen your technical knowledge, this manual gives you everything you need to perform this service safely, confidently, and at a premium level.
Written and developed by Sofi Mazères, founder of Mazères Beauté and a licensed nail professional specializing in European-standard nail care — this manual reflects years of hands-on expertise, client experience, and professional education distilled into one authoritative resource.
WHAT IS INSIDE:
Advanced anatomy of the hand and skin — understanding the living structures beneath every technique you perform
Complete nail biology — nail plate layers, matrix, cuticle vs. eponychium, and why it all matters clinically
Gel chemistry and product science — polymerization, hard vs. soft gel systems, base coat selection, and structure gel types
Equipment and implements — e-file mechanics, RPM and torque, bit identification and selection using the Staleks professional bit system, curing lamps, autoclaves, and more
Complete Staleks diamond and carbide bit reference guide — how to read bit codes, grit color coding, shape classifications, and service stage selection
Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization — the complete 8-step decontamination protocol
The dry manicure technique — a precise 10-step protocol from assessment through finished service
C-curve and nail architecture — assessing and enhancing the transverse arch
Gel removal by e-file — removal pattern, layer target ratios, and bit selection
Structured gel application and apex architecture — product layering ratios and the zone system
Maintenance and infill protocol — the zone system, apex rebalancing, and blending
Troubleshooting guide — root cause diagnosis for the six most common service failures
Client communication scripts — real-world language for consultations, pricing conversations, and rebooking
Aftercare and client education — home care instructions and maintenance scheduling
Nail photography for social media — lighting, angles, and camera settings
Day One knowledge check — 15 question written assessment
Practice log — structured documentation for hands-on training sessions
Quick reference cards — key metrics, grit guides, and protocols at a glance
Complete clinical glossary — 36 terms defined at a professional level
DETAILS:
Format: Physical softcover book
Pages: 96 pages
Publisher: Mazères Professional / Mazères Beauté Co LLC
Edition: 2nd Edition — 2026
Language: English
Ships from: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
© 2026 Mazères Beauté Co LLC. All rights reserved.
This manual is intended for individual professional use only and may not be reproduced, resold, or redistributed in any form.
The Mazères Professional Russian Manicure Training Manual — 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, clinical-level reference guide designed exclusively for licensed nail professionals ready to master the most precise and in-demand service in luxury nail care. Whether you are new to the Russian Manicure or looking to deepen your technical knowledge, this manual gives you everything you need to perform this service safely, confidently, and at a premium level.
Written and developed by Sofi Mazères, founder of Mazères Beauté and a licensed nail professional specializing in European-standard nail care — this manual reflects years of hands-on expertise, client experience, and professional education distilled into one authoritative resource.
WHAT IS INSIDE:
Advanced anatomy of the hand and skin — understanding the living structures beneath every technique you perform
Complete nail biology — nail plate layers, matrix, cuticle vs. eponychium, and why it all matters clinically
Gel chemistry and product science — polymerization, hard vs. soft gel systems, base coat selection, and structure gel types
Equipment and implements — e-file mechanics, RPM and torque, bit identification and selection using the Staleks professional bit system, curing lamps, autoclaves, and more
Complete Staleks diamond and carbide bit reference guide — how to read bit codes, grit color coding, shape classifications, and service stage selection
Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization — the complete 8-step decontamination protocol
The dry manicure technique — a precise 10-step protocol from assessment through finished service
C-curve and nail architecture — assessing and enhancing the transverse arch
Gel removal by e-file — removal pattern, layer target ratios, and bit selection
Structured gel application and apex architecture — product layering ratios and the zone system
Maintenance and infill protocol — the zone system, apex rebalancing, and blending
Troubleshooting guide — root cause diagnosis for the six most common service failures
Client communication scripts — real-world language for consultations, pricing conversations, and rebooking
Aftercare and client education — home care instructions and maintenance scheduling
Nail photography for social media — lighting, angles, and camera settings
Day One knowledge check — 15 question written assessment
Practice log — structured documentation for hands-on training sessions
Quick reference cards — key metrics, grit guides, and protocols at a glance
Complete clinical glossary — 36 terms defined at a professional level
DETAILS:
Format: Physical softcover book
Pages: 96 pages
Publisher: Mazères Professional / Mazères Beauté Co LLC
Edition: 2nd Edition — 2026
Language: English
Ships from: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
© 2026 Mazères Beauté Co LLC. All rights reserved.
This manual is intended for individual professional use only and may not be reproduced, resold, or redistributed in any form.