- The complete Russian manicure, start to finish
- Gel applied close under the cuticle line
- A seamless finish that grows out cleanly for weeks
- Structured, even application — no flooding, no lifting
Old Town Tustin
The Russian manicure, done properly.
Mesa Nails does one thing: precision dry manicures with meticulous e-file cuticle work — the technique that keeps nails looking freshly done for weeks, not days.
The Method
Why the Russian manicure is different
Most manicures soak the skin and trim by eye. The Russian method works dry, under magnification, with fine e-file bits — removing only what should go and leaving a perfectly clean nail plate.
I
Dry preparation
No water, no softening. Working dry means every movement is precise and the cuticle area stays defined — nothing is torn or over-cut.
II
E-file cuticle work
Fine bits lift and clear the cuticle completely, exposing the full nail plate. This is the step that makes the finished result look impossibly clean.
III
The close finish
Buffed natural or finished with gel tucked close under the cuticle line — so growth appears slowly and evenly, and your manicure lasts weeks longer.
Visit Us
Old Town Tustin, upstairs in Suite 214
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |