Every Type of Manicure, Explained

If you're not familiar with Russian manicures, you're going to want to do your research before getting one, as the treatment is one of the more controversial manicures. "A Russian manicure is a technique, not a design," celebrity manicurist Elle Gerstein says. "The technique involves very extreme and extensive cuticle care [and requires a manicurist] to have almost surgeon-like precision."

The technique makes your nails look almost photoshopped because of how clean they are, but cutting your cuticles isn't recommended by most dermatologists and even some manicurists, as it leaves your nail beds susceptible to infections. But if you want to give it a try anyway, prepare to sit for about an hour or two without nail-polish application. Results last about two to three weeks, and the cost can range anywhere from $50 to $100.