I tried Japanese, Russian, and American gel manicures. The best cost $300, but it lasted a really long time.
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The article reviews and compares three distinct manicures: American, Japanese, and Russian. Each type employs different application methods and impacts the nails diversely. The author details personal experiences with each: the Japanese gel manicure at $160, lasting two and a half hours; the lengthy and intricate Russian manicure costing $300, which impressed with its dry application technique; and a standard American gel manicure. After extensive trials, the author expresses willingness to repeat these services, each for its unique appeal and results, emphasizing varied benefits across techniques.
Although the Russian manicure took the longest, I was most amazed by the entirely dry process - no water was used - and extreme yet painless cuticle cutting.
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