Technique9 min
What is a Russian manicure? A Toronto guide from a Ukrainian champion
By Anna Urlapova
Coming soon
Reading Room
The Journal.
Technique notes, nail-health guides and studio stories — written by the artists who do the work.
The Take My Hand Journal is a reading room for clients curious about technique and nail health — Russian (e-file) manicure, gel-vs-acrylic extensions, recovery plans for damaged nails, and aftercare that makes a manicure last four weeks. Articles are written by Amanda Brown and Anna Urlapova, the artists who do the work.
Technique6 min
How long does a Russian manicure actually last?
By Anna Urlapova
Coming soon
Technique8 min
Gel vs. Bio Gel vs. Acrylic: a Toronto extension guide
By Amanda Brown
Coming soon
Nail Health11 min
A 12-week plan to recover damaged or bitten nails
By Amanda Brown
Coming soon
Style5 min
Tier 1, 2 or 3? How to choose your nail art level
By Anna Urlapova
Coming soon
Nail Health7 min
The Take My Hand aftercare guide: making your manicure last 4+ weeks
By Amanda Brown
Coming soon
Newsletter
A note from the studio. Once a month.
New articles, the occasional opening, never spam.
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