Typically, this is a technique using an electric file (e-file) to remove the cuticle and dry skin around the base of the nail. It can be quite aggressive and invasive and it is possible to damage healthy living skin.
Russian manicure
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Typically, this is a technique using an electric file (e-file) to remove the cuticle and dry skin around the base of the nail. It can be quite aggressive and invasive and it is possible to damage healthy living skin.