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Red Square Nails

Red Square Nails

Nail salon in New York, NY

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The business describes itself as more than a nail studio, with a focus on style for a select clientele and on shape. Its founder is described as a master of Russian manicure, and the business says its expertise comes from Russia, where the Russian manicure technique originated.

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The business describes itself as more than a nail studio, with a focus on style for a select clientele and on shape. Its founder is described as a master of Russian manicure, and the business says its expertise comes from Russia, where the Russian manicure technique originated.

Hard gel is the studio's main material. It is lightweight and is built directly onto the natural nail rather than glued on as tips. The founder's approach is to sculpt nails with precise structure and clean edges, regardless of the nail's starting condition, and the studio says it works with damaged or thin natural nails, using hard gel to support them as they grow. Shape and length are tailored to each client's nails and personal style rather than set by trends. Hard gel sets typically last three to four weeks, depending on growth and lifestyle. The studio contrasts this with acrylic, which it describes as thicker and more rigid, and with Gel-X, which are pre-made tips glued on.

Clients who are unsure which service suits them can send a photo of their nails for guidance before booking. The business says its technicians are experienced professionals and that it does not take on beginners. All tools go through a full sterilization cycle, with disposable materials used when needed, and the studio describes its sterilization protocols as medical-grade. Prices are higher than at quick-service salons, which the studio attributes to top-level technicians, sculpted hard gel work, Russian cuticle preparation, sterilization, and shape and length tailored to each client.

The salon describes its space as a calm retreat from urban life, with an easygoing pace. According to the salon, many of its clients first discover it through TikTok and Instagram.

Beyond nails, the lash menu covers extension sets from classic single-lash to extreme volume, with refills priced by set type and interval, along with Dubai and Arabic lashes. There are also a lash lift with tint and a Botox treatment, which is included in the lift at no extra charge, and a brow service combining lamination, architecture and tint. Lash add-ons and specialty styles are priced individually.

Shape and length are tailored to each client's nails and style, with hard gel used to build structure directly on the natural nail, regardless of starting condition.

A relaxed, slow-paced space that the salon intends as an escape from the bustle of the city.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Brow lamination with architecture and tint, a lash lift with tint and Botox treatment, Dubai and Arabic lashes, and specialty styles priced individually.

  • Brow Lamination + Architecture + Tint $105
  • Lash Lift + Tint + Botox Treatment $135
  • Dubai / Arabic Lashes $250
  • Lash Add-Ons & Specialty Styles Price at booking

Refills for classic, hybrid, volume, mega volume and extreme volume sets, offered on one-, two- and three-week intervals.

  • 1 Week Refill (Classic Set 1D) $80
  • 1 Week Refill (Hybrid Set 1.5–2D) $90
  • 1 Week Refill (Volume Set 2D) $100
  • 2 Week Refill Classic Set (1D) $100
  • 2 Week Refill (Hybrid Set 1.5–2D) $110
  • 1 Week Refill (Mega Volume Set 3D) $120
  • 3 Week Refill Classic Set (1D) $125
  • 2 Week Refill (Volume Set 2D) $130
  • 3 Week Refill (Hybrid Set 1.5–2D) $135
  • 2 Week Refill (Mega Volume Set 3D) $150
  • 1 Week Refill (Extreme Volume Set 5–8D) $155
  • 3 Week Refill (Volume Set 2D) $155
  • 3 Week Refill (Mega Volume Set 3D) $185
  • 2 Week Refill (Extreme Volume Set 5–8D) $195
  • 3 Week Refill (Extreme Volume Set 5–8D) $240

Full extension sets from classic single-lash to extreme volume of five to eight lashes per natural lash.

  • Classic Set (1D) $129
  • Hybrid Set (1 - 1.5D) $160
  • Volume Set (2D) $185
  • Mega Volume Set (3D) $215
  • Extreme Volume Set (5–8D) $280

Manicures including hard gel, Russian gel and Russian hard gel versions, a four-hands option, nail extensions, custom design, and a manicure without polish.

  • Design Price at booking
  • Hard Gel ICONIC SQUARE Price at booking
  • Manicure no polish Price at booking
  • Nail Extensions Price at booking
  • Russian Gel Manicure Price at booking
  • Russian Hard Gel Manicure Price at booking

The Red Square Hard Gel service, built around sharp edges and a sculpted arch in a choice of shapes.

  • "Red Square" Hard Gel Price at booking

Nail repair, nail repair extensions, extra length for clients with length three or longer, acrylic and Gel-X removal, and a four-hands Russian hard gel manicure.

  • Nail repair $5
  • Nail repair extensions $15
  • Extra Length (Length 3+) $20
  • Acrylic/Gel X removal $30
  • Russian Hard Gel manicure (4hands) $170

A Russian pedicure without polish and a smart gel pedicure focused on heel care, cuticle work and a polished finish.

  • Pedicure no polish Price at booking
  • Smart Gel Pedicure Price at booking

Photos

  • Waiting area with grey armchairs and red sign reading red square nails
  • Manicure station with drill, lamp and polish organizers
  • Wall shelves stocked with gel polish bottles
  • Reception counter against a red wall with red handbags displayed
  • Decor with white vases of pink roses and books on a shelf
  • Matte grey nails with bright pink French tips
  • Matte turquoise pedicure on toes
  • Long square matte pink nails
  • Stiletto nails with pastel 3D hearts, flowers and swirl designs
  • Bright orange toenail polish close-up
  • Matte red fingernails on a hand
  • Pink nails with black french tips

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Hard gel nail architecture built directly on the natural nail
  • Russian manicure and Russian cuticle preparation, with the founder described as a master of the technique
  • Four-hands service, with two technicians working at the same time
  • Sterilization with a full cycle for tools and disposables when needed
  • Lash extension sets from classic to extreme volume, with refills
  • Photo consultation available for clients unsure which service to choose
Good for
  • Clients who want structured or longer nails
  • Damaged or thin natural nails
  • Clients who prefer a tailored shape over a trend
  • Four-hands appointments
  • Lash extension refills
  • Clients who want guidance before booking
Treats
  • Damaged nails
  • Thin natural nails
  • Nail strength and length
  • Lash volume
  • Lash extension refills
  • Lash lift and tint
  • Brow shape
Techniques
  • Hard gel
  • Russian manicure
  • Russian cuticle preparation
  • E-file cuticle care
  • Gel polish
  • Gel-X
  • Acrylic removal
  • Lash extensions
  • Lash lift
  • Lash tint

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