St. Charles & St. Louis
Gel Manicure in St. Charles, MO
A European dry manicure with gel polish — no soaking, precise e-file cuticle work and a clean, long-lasting finish, in a calm studio in St. Charles.
Dry
no soaking — European e-file technique
~3 weeks
typical wear of our gel manicure
from $80
gel manicure, about 2 hours
What is a dry gel manicure?
A dry manicure (also called a European or Russian manicure) is done without soaking your hands in water. The technician works on dry nails with an electric file (e-file) and fine tools, cleaning the cuticle area precisely. Gel polish is then applied very close to the cuticle line, so the manicure looks neat and grows out cleanly.
What’s included
- Dry preparation — no soaking
- Precise e-file cuticle work
- Nail shaping
- Gel polish in the color of your choice
- Sterilized tools and a clean, calm studio
Prices
- Gel manicure — $80 · about 2 hrs
- Manicure with design (French, cat eye, chrome powder, ombré) — from $90 · about 2.5 hrs
- Manicure without polish — $70 · about 1 hr
- Men’s manicure — $80 · about 1 hr
- Anna’s manicure with the studio owner — $150 · about 1.5 hrs · by request: call or text us first at (314) 384-2578, then book online
Add-ons: nail repair $5 · dip / acrylic removal $10. Want length? See gel nail extensions. Full menu.
Questions
- How long does a gel manicure last?
With gel polish, our European manicure usually lasts about 3 weeks without chipping. - Do you do manicures with regular polish?
No. On hands we work only with gel polish — it lasts about 3 weeks and keeps the finish clean. If you prefer no color, choose our manicure without polish ($70). - What is a dry manicure?
A dry manicure is done without soaking your hands in water. The cuticle area is cleaned with an e-file and fine tools, which gives a neater result and helps gel polish last longer. - Is this the same as a Russian manicure?
Yes. It is the same dry e-file technique — we call it a European manicure. Read more. - How long does the appointment take?
A gel manicure takes about 2 hours. A manicure with design takes about 2.5 hours. - How much does it cost?
Gel manicure is $80, manicure with design starts at $90, manicure without polish is $70, and men’s manicure is $80.
Where we are
M & A Nails Bar · 2054 Campus Dr, St. Charles, MO 63301 · Mon–Sat 9 AM – 9 PM, by appointment only. Get directions.