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Best Russian Manicures near me in Observatory, Cape Town

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Rosé Nail House

Rosé Nail House

5,0

(104)

51 Station Road, Room 7, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

Hard Gel

1h - 1h 15min

ZAR 500

Sculptured Acrylic

1h 30min - 2h

ZAR 550

Soft gel tips

1h 30min - 2h

ZAR 500

Pedicure

10min - 1h 30min

ZAR 80

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Gizzelle B

Gizzelle B

5,0

(10)

85 9th Avenue, Cape Town Kensington, 7405, Western Cape

Russian pedicure (without gel overlay)

1h

ZAR 350

Russian Pedicure + Gel overlay

1h 30min

ZAR 450

Acrylic fill

1h 30min

ZAR 320

GelX (Soft gel tips) fill

1h 30min

ZAR 280

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DH young nailstudio

DH young nailstudio

5,0

(23)

2a Wemyss Street, Cape Town Brooklyn, 7405, Western Cape

Gel overlay with design

2h

From ZAR 250

GelX design sets.

2h 30min

From ZAR 270

Nail extras

30min

ZAR 30

Extra design

10min

ZAR 20

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Nail Lab

Nail Lab

Hopkins Street, Cape Town Salt River, 7925, Western Cape

Basic Nail Art

15min

ZAR 15

Chrome

15min

From ZAR 10

Complex Nail Art

30min

From ZAR 20

Gel Overlay Toes

1h

ZAR 280

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STARBOY NAILS BAR WITH ART , DECORATION AND DESIGN

inside David beauty parlour, 34 Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

+27 63 535 9633+27 63 535 9633Call to book

Russian Manicure

Dip Powder Nails

Gel Nails

Manicure

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Sorbet Salon

Shop no G24b, Rondebosch on Main Centre, 89 Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

+27 21 685 5483+27 21 685 5483Call to book

Dermaplaning

Microdermabrasion

Threading

Acne Facial

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Aimée Nails and Beauty Salon

112 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

+27 73 344 4848+27 73 344 4848Call to book

Russian Manicure

Gel Nails

Manicure

Nail Art

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FL Aesthetics Clinic - Beauty & Health

79 Roeland St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

+27 61 453 0680+27 61 453 0680Call to book

Dermaplaning

Microdermabrasion

Acne Facial

Chemical Peel

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THE URBAN BEAUTY LOUNGE

Shop 3, Wembley Square Solan Street & Behind Vida E Caffe, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

+27 21 465 5999+27 21 465 5999Call to book

Dermaplaning

Microdermabrasion

Threading

Acne Facial

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Urban Therapy

Unit 7, Pineworx, Lonsdale Way, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa

+27 21 531 5327+27 21 531 5327Call to book

Dry Needling

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Dynasty Hair And Beauty

300 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

+27 73 640 3535+27 73 640 3535Call to book

Facial

Makeup Service

Men's Facial

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Nacay beauty salon

9 Victoria Rd, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

+27 83 559 6045+27 83 559 6045Call to book

Threading

Bridal Makeup

Facial

Makeup Service

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Nails By Alexa

31 Brickfield Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa

+7 916 240-12-12+7 916 240-12-12Call to book

Russian Manicure

Manicure and Pedicure

Fish Pedicure

Gel Nails

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Sorbet Salon

Howard Centre, Forest Dr, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7430, South Africa

+27 21 531 0552+27 21 531 0552Call to book

Dermaplaning

Threading

Acne Facial

Facial

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The Colour Cove Nail Bar Newlands, Cape Town

Newlands Quarter, Dean St, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

+27 21 686 4191+27 21 686 4191Call to book

Russian Manicure

Manicure

Nail Art

Pedicure

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Nicky Nails

72 Main Rd, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

+27 68 251 8739+27 68 251 8739Call to book

Threading

Bridal Makeup

Facial

Makeup Service

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Bandla Nails

Inside Kings In Cape Hotel, 33 Hout St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

+27 64 848 7729+27 64 848 7729Call to book
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ENIGMA BEAUTY AND LASER CLINIC

Shop 4, 64 Belvedere Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa

+27 21 674 4070+27 21 674 4070Call to book

Makeup Service

Microdermabrasion

Acne Facial

Chemical Peel

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Youngerbeautybar(PTY)LTD

Brickfield Park, 18 Brickfield Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa

+27 78 887 3308+27 78 887 3308Call to book

Facial

Makeup Service

Threading

Dermaplaning

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Ruutos Treatment Bar Woodstock

399 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7915, South Africa

+27 78 062 5481+27 78 062 5481Call to book

Blow Dry

Hair Extensions

Balayage

Children's Haircut

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MILKA’S

46 Plein St, CBD, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

+27 61 919 4401+27 61 919 4401Call to book

Facial

Facial Extractions

Men's Facial

Acne Facial

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Yemaya Express

Dreyer St, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa

+27 71 335 7719+27 71 335 7719Call to book

Russian Manicure

Gel Nails

Manicure

Nail Art

Top reviews of Russian Manicures near you in Observatory

4.0

Average of 135 reviews of 3 venues.

  • Always happy client🫶

    Fhartym C.

    Fhartym C.

    1 Aug 2025

    DH young nailstudio

    5.0

    23 reviews

    2a Wemyss Street, Cape Town Brooklyn, 7405, Western Cape

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  • I'm inlove with my set and a very happy client. Best nail tech ❤️❤️❤️

    Freda J.

    Freda J.

    6 Dec 2025

    Gizzelle B

    5.0

    10 reviews

    85 9th Avenue, Cape Town Kensington, 7405, Western Cape

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  • Great quality manicure, love my nails.

    Shihaam T.

    Shihaam T.

    18 Oct 2025

    Rosé Nail House

    5.0

    104 reviews

    51 Station Road, Room 7, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

    Rosé Nail House

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  • Love my new nails!

    Chelsea A.

    Chelsea A.

    2 Oct 2025

    Rosé Nail House

    5.0

    104 reviews

    51 Station Road, Room 7, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

    Rosé Nail House

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  • Amazing!

    Melvika H.

    Melvika H.

    22 Jul 2025

    DH young nailstudio

    5.0

    23 reviews

    2a Wemyss Street, Cape Town Brooklyn, 7405, Western Cape

    DH young nailstudio

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  • Gizelle did an amazing job with my nails. It is EXACTLY what I wanted. And she is a lovely person. Found my forever nail tech!

    Zayan S.

    Zayan S.

    27 Oct 2025

    Gizzelle B

    5.0

    10 reviews

    85 9th Avenue, Cape Town Kensington, 7405, Western Cape

    Gizzelle B

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  • Simply love my nails and best service ever

    Freda J.

    Freda J.

    9 Oct 2025

    Gizzelle B

    5.0

    10 reviews

    85 9th Avenue, Cape Town Kensington, 7405, Western Cape

    Gizzelle B

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  • She’s the best in town🔥

    Sandisiwe M.

    Sandisiwe M.

    11 May 2025

    DH young nailstudio

    5.0

    23 reviews

    2a Wemyss Street, Cape Town Brooklyn, 7405, Western Cape

    DH young nailstudio

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  • She pays attention to detail and the environment at Rose Nail House is so welcoming and calm

    Mbonga K.

    Mbonga K.

    31 Jul 2025

    Rosé Nail House

    5.0

    104 reviews

    51 Station Road, Room 7, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

    Rosé Nail House

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  • Best experience! Not only is she mobile, but she’s also the sweetest tech with loads of talent. Never been more comfortable having my nails done and they LAST!!!! Please don’t miss out on your next AT HOME, gorgeous nail experience!!! You will not regret it

    Ann S.

    Ann S.

    14 Sep 2025

    Gizzelle B

    5.0

    10 reviews

    85 9th Avenue, Cape Town Kensington, 7405, Western Cape

    Gizzelle B

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  • No one can compare !

    Regan C.

    Regan C.

    28 Jun 2025

    Rosé Nail House

    5.0

    104 reviews

    51 Station Road, Room 7, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

    Rosé Nail House

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  • Literally the best in the game makes you feel so comfortable

    Michaela D.

    Michaela D.

    27 Mar 2025

    Rosé Nail House

    5.0

    104 reviews

    51 Station Road, Room 7, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

    Rosé Nail House

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  • Worth every Rand! 🫶🏼

    Elizabeth Megan T.

    Elizabeth Megan T.

    11 Jan 2025

    Rosé Nail House

    5.0

    104 reviews

    51 Station Road, Room 7, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

    Rosé Nail House

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  • Loved the experience, so much care and detail went into my set!

    Thami G.

    Thami G.

    24 Nov 2024

    Rosé Nail House

    5.0

    104 reviews

    51 Station Road, Room 7, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

    Rosé Nail House

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  • Melvika H.

    Melvika H.

    30 Sep 2025

    DH young nailstudio

    5.0

    23 reviews

    2a Wemyss Street, Cape Town Brooklyn, 7405, Western Cape

    DH young nailstudio

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  • Fhartym C.

    Fhartym C.

    2 Sep 2025

    DH young nailstudio

    5.0

    23 reviews

    2a Wemyss Street, Cape Town Brooklyn, 7405, Western Cape

    DH young nailstudio

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  • Sandisiwe M.

    Sandisiwe M.

    12 Aug 2025

    DH young nailstudio

    5.0

    23 reviews

    2a Wemyss Street, Cape Town Brooklyn, 7405, Western Cape

    DH young nailstudio

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  • Mbali N.

    Mbali N.

    6 Dec 2025

    Rosé Nail House

    5.0

    104 reviews

    51 Station Road, Room 7, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

    Rosé Nail House

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  • Chevaughn M.

    Chevaughn M.

    25 Sep 2025

    Gizzelle B

    5.0

    10 reviews

    85 9th Avenue, Cape Town Kensington, 7405, Western Cape

    Gizzelle B

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  • Chelsea A.

    Chelsea A.

    17 Nov 2025

    Rosé Nail House

    5.0

    104 reviews

    51 Station Road, Room 7, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

    Rosé Nail House

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  • Shihaam T.

    Shihaam T.

    8 Nov 2025

    Rosé Nail House

    5.0

    104 reviews

    51 Station Road, Room 7, Cape Town Observatory, 7925, Western Cape

    Rosé Nail House

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  • Nice experience

    NS

    Natheerah S.

    8 Dec 2025

    Gizzelle B

    5.0

    10 reviews

    85 9th Avenue, Cape Town Kensington, 7405, Western Cape

    Gizzelle B

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  • She is the most sweet loving person found my self a new nail tech

    BV

    Britney V.

    28 Nov 2025

    Gizzelle B

    5.0

    10 reviews

    85 9th Avenue, Cape Town Kensington, 7405, Western Cape

    Gizzelle B

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  • Absolutely loved the service! My nails? I’m obsessed! 😍

    SM

    Sharon M.

    5 Jul 2025

    DH young nailstudio

    5.0

    23 reviews

    2a Wemyss Street, Cape Town Brooklyn, 7405, Western Cape

    DH young nailstudio

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  • Always a great experience love my nails thank you 😊

    OW

    Orne W.

    27 Oct 2025

    Gizzelle B

    5.0

    10 reviews

    85 9th Avenue, Cape Town Kensington, 7405, Western Cape

    Gizzelle B

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  • B

    Bokamoso

    5 Jul 2025

    DH young nailstudio

    5.0

    23 reviews

    2a Wemyss Street, Cape Town Brooklyn, 7405, Western Cape

    DH young nailstudio

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  • Thank you once again for exceptional service I am loving my nails Thanks Gizelle 🌸

    RP

    Reyhanna P.

    19 Sep 2025

    Gizzelle B

    5.0

    10 reviews

    85 9th Avenue, Cape Town Kensington, 7405, Western Cape

    Gizzelle B

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  • TC

    Tshepi C.

    5 Jul 2025

    DH young nailstudio

    5.0

    23 reviews

    2a Wemyss Street, Cape Town Brooklyn, 7405, Western Cape

    DH young nailstudio

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  • The best home service ever and extremely professional. Proud to have Gizelle as my lash and nail tech, she always eats and leaves no crumbs!

    SK

    Shandre K.

    17 Sep 2025

    Gizzelle B

    5.0

    10 reviews

    85 9th Avenue, Cape Town Kensington, 7405, Western Cape

    Gizzelle B

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  • SM

    Sine M.

    26 Jun 2025

    DH young nailstudio

    5.0

    23 reviews

    2a Wemyss Street, Cape Town Brooklyn, 7405, Western Cape

    DH young nailstudio

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Russian Manicure FAQs

Unlike traditional manicures, which soak your cuticles in warm water before trimming or pushing them back, a Russian manicure uses an electric file or drill to precision-clean your cuticles and remove any extra cuticle from beneath your nail bed. They are sometimes referred to as ‘dry’ manicures. Some people believe Russian manicures are shinier and longer-lasting.

Expect to pay anything from ZAR 10 to ZAR 580 for a Russian manicure in Observatory.

You’ll need to set a decent amount of time aside for a Russian manicure: it can take 1½-4 hours to complete because of the intricacy of the cuticle work.

The cuticle protects the nail root, which is why the American Academy of Dermatology does not recommend pushing or cutting cuticles. Doing so makes it easier for bacteria to infect your nails and skin. Russian manicures are invasive, cutting the cuticle; and this makes them controversial. If you do opt for a Russian manicure, make sure it’s carried out by a certified, experienced technician.

Once every 3-4 weeks.

Depending on how quickly your nails grow, your Russian manicure is likely to last between 3-4 weeks.

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The Russian manicure is famed for its neat and clean finish. Instead of soaking techniques, the Russian manicure uses an electronic file to whisk away dead skin with gentle care around your cuticle.

That means polish can be painted on from base to tip, without lifted edges. So your nail colour should last longer since it's built onto solid foundations. Set aside between 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes for an e-file manicure, and expect to pay around ZAR 350 on average in Observatory.

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