Luxury Russian-technique manicures in the heart of Toronto's Annex.
Bespoke manicures, gel extensions and nail art at 972 Bathurst Street — by appointment only.
Take My Hand is a luxury nail salon at 972 Bathurst Street in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, specializing in the Russian manicure technique. The studio was founded by Amanda Brown, who brings over 10,000 hours of manicure experience and a Canadian Armed Forces background, and is led on the artistry side by Anna Urlapova, a two-time national champion of Ukraine in manicure with more than 15 years of professional experience.
It's never just nails.
Russian e-file technique
A dry, precise method that gives gel polish room to sit cleanly against the cuticle and wear noticeably longer.
Nail-health first
We never peel. We never over-file. Many clients see their natural nails grow stronger after switching to us.
Custom design, no templates
Every manicure is composed for the hand in front of us — your shape, your palette, your story.
Featured services
Russian Manicure
Eastern-European e-file technique. Precision cuticle work, longer wear.
Manicure + Regular Polish
Five curated neutral shades. The quiet-luxury alternative to gel — high-end finish without the cure.
Gel Extensions
Hand-sculpted gel on a Russian-technique base. Custom length and shape.
Nail Art
Three artistry tiers — chrome and french through hand-painted statement design.
Executive Manicure
A 75-minute neutral-pink finish for existing clients on a tight schedule.
Trained by the people who write the technique.
In our clients' words.
"Take my Hand will be the only place I get a manicure from here on out. Hands down the best manicure I have ever had."
"I have been waiting for YEARS for this quality of manicure in Toronto. Amanda is absolutely the BEST at Russian manicure."
"Amanda is the absolute BEST! Her Russian manicure technique is a game changer. My manicure game has been elevated since I found her."
"EATS DOWN every single time. Amanda literally saved my hands! I had the worst hangnails of all time, constantly bleeding — now my nails are healthier than ever."
"A truly luxurious and professional experience. Would recommend to anyone looking for a complete refresh for their nails to boost their mood and confidence."
"I had the best experience at Take My Hand with Amanda and Val! They put so much thought into the small details and truly make you feel so special."
"I finally had my first manicure at Take My Hand with Val a few days ago, and it was solidly the best manicure I've ever had."
A Russian manicure is a dry, electric-file (e-file) technique developed in Eastern Europe. We never soak the hand. Instead, the cuticle is precisely lifted and refined with a medical-grade rotary file, allowing gel polish to be applied right up to the cuticle line. The result is a cleaner finish and noticeably longer wear — typically four weeks or more.
972 Bathurst Street.
Two blocks north of Bloor in Toronto's Annex / Seaton Village. Walkable from Casa Loma, U of T and Yorkville.
- Monday9:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday9:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday9:00 – 19:00
- Thursday9:00 – 19:00
- Friday9:00 – 19:00
- Saturday10:00 – 19:00
- SundayClosed
Take the 7 Bathurst bus to Bathurst & Barton, or walk 10 minutes north from Bathurst Station. Street parking available on Bathurst and surrounding residential streets after 9 a.m.
