GEL MANICURE · MIDTOWN MANHATTAN
A clean one-color finish or a quiet, natural-looking nude — with detailed dry nail preparation at M.STUDIO. We work on your existing nail length, shape the edges and apply the gel finish you choose.
Gel Manicure from $90
34 W 37th St · New York, NY 10018
THE GEL APPOINTMENT
The finish you book determines the product on the nail. The preparation is equally important: your technician checks the natural nail, refines the cuticle area and shapes the existing length before applying gel.
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One Color gives you a chosen gel-polish shade on the natural nail. Base Cover Only is a quieter option: a tinted or nude gel base acts as the visible finish, without a separate opaque color layer. Both use gel. Neither is a bare-nail manicure or an extension service.
If you want a specific nude, milky or sheer appearance, bring a photo. The available shades and base types depend on the products in use at your appointment.
At M.STUDIO, the technician prepares the cuticle area without soaking the nails. A controlled e-file technique allows careful work around the nail folds and sidewalls, followed by shaping that suits your natural length. The preparation is adjusted to the condition of your nails and skin; the aim is a neat outline, not aggressive filing.
The complete explanation of the Russian manicure technique lives on the homepage. Here, dry preparation is one step in a gel-color appointment.
After preparation, the gel base is applied for the selected service. For One Color, your technician adds the chosen gel-polish shade and then a top coat. For Base Cover Only, the finished look comes from the tinted base and its finishing layer. Gel products are cured under the appropriate nail lamp according to the product system used.
Standard Gel Manicure is not automatically a hard gel or builder gel overlay. If your natural nails need added structural support, choose the Hard Gel Manicure appointment instead.
Gel may stay neat for several weeks, but the right time for a new appointment depends on nail growth, your daily activities and the condition of the coating. M.STUDIO has previously described a 3–5-week wear range; this is an observation, not a guarantee or a reason to leave lifting product on the nail.
Use cuticle oil regularly, wear gloves for prolonged cleaning work and do not peel off or pry up gel. If a corner lifts, a nail becomes sore or the coating begins to separate, contact the studio instead of waiting for the next routine visit.
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INSTRUMENT CARE
Reusable metal tools are cleaned, disinfected and sterilized between clients. Prepared instruments remain in sealed packaging until they are needed at the manicure station. Disposable materials are replaced for each guest where applicable.
The real sterilization process matters more than a slogan. See how M.STUDIO prepares its tools and workstations.
Our Sterilization StandardsCHOOSE YOUR FINISH
You are choosing the finish for your own nails, not adding length. Select your preferred technician and any extra services in booking so the appointment has enough time.
These published starting prices and durations must be reconciled with the current approved Square menu before the page is released. Technician tier, existing-product removal, repairs, design, taxes and other additions can affect the total. The final available service options and price appear in online booking.
View Current Prices & BookArriving with gel already on your nails? Check whether removal needs to be selected separately, particularly if the previous product came from another salon. Allow time for repairs or a product change; a standard color appointment is not automatically a removal, hard gel refill or extension correction.
Want chrome, cat-eye, ombré or custom details? Choose the available nail-design option when booking rather than assuming it fits into the one-color service.
Which service should you book? Gel Manicure is for color or a tinted base on your current length. Hard Gel Manicure is for a structured overlay; Nail Extensions are for added length; Dry Manicure is for nail care without a colored gel finish. These are separate appointments with their own pricing.
RECENT NAIL WORK
Look closely at the color near the cuticle, the shape of the free edge and the finish across the nail. These are the details worth checking when choosing your next appointment.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Read first-hand feedback from people who have visited M.STUDIO for nail services. If you want to compare finishes or technicians, the photos and appointment details can help you choose.
Thank you so much for the service and the comfortable studio. My nail tech Ivanna created a very rare cat's eye color with chrome. The result exceeded my expectations.
Love Nataly. She is a great technician!
Malika is the ONE! She's not just a nail artist but a nail surgeon/architect! The attention to detail and flawless technique were next level. Also first time getting a Russian manicure and my god I don't know how I went so long without it!
I absolutely love my nails and Deyla did a wonderful job. She suggested certain fall colors and I ended up loving the color choice she recommended! The salon is very nice and relaxing.
Iva is literally the best here! Been going for a year plus. She loves designs and most importantly my nails last 4 weeks! Overall, amazing customer service at M. STUDIO.
This place is truly the best Russian Manicure I have gotten. My nails are still on and going strong over 4 weeks later. Professional, clean, and a fantastic manicure.
Meticulous Russian manicure that lasts +4 weeks despite me using my hands a lot. Repeat customer — highly recommend. They were also able to do a last-minute manicure for my mother!
I have come several times for Russian manicures and they have always turned out amazing. The last one lasted 6 weeks with no chips. Would definitely recommend M. STUDIO!
The team is meticulous, committed, and creative — always able to see out my vision. I started going here because I wanted my manicures to last longer and they do!
What a fantastic experience at M. STUDIO! The salon itself is very nice and clean. Sweet, incredibly talented technicians and super efficient appointments.
The best of the best. Kind, welcoming, warm technicians. My nails last a minimum of 3 weeks but I can usually push to 4!
Very detail-oriented team that takes time to make sure you are happy and your nails look perfect. Will be coming back every visit to NY.
Amazing ombré chrome manicure! I've never had a Russian gel manicure but this was the best manicure I've had in NY. Such attention to detail.
Absolutely amazing job — my pink chrome manicure is flawless! Outstanding service and attention to detail. I couldn't be happier!
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK
Different technicians may have different appointment availability and strengths, from a subtle single-color finish to more detailed design work. Browse the current nail team and choose the person whose work suits what you have in mind.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
A standard gel appointment involves dry nail preparation, shaping and the selected gel finish on your natural nails. Choose One Color for gel polish or Base Cover Only for a tinted, natural-looking base. The exact current inclusions and any add-ons are shown in booking.
One Color uses a separate gel-polish shade. Base Cover Only uses a nude or tinted gel base as the visible finish. Both involve gel; neither means a completely bare nail.
Both use cured gel products. Russian manicure describes the dry preparation technique used around the cuticle area; gel manicure describes the finish applied afterward. At M.STUDIO, they are part of the same gel appointment.
Gel polish provides a color finish on your current nails. Hard gel is a separate structured overlay service for clients who need additional support or shape. Book Hard Gel Manicure if structure, rather than just a gel finish, is your priority.
No. This appointment works on your existing nail length. For longer nails, choose Nail Extensions.
M.STUDIO's published starting price is $90. One Color and Base Cover Only have historically appeared in the $90–$130 range, depending on the service and technician. Review the approved current rate, any removal or design additions and the final total in online booking.
Previously published appointments were approximately two hours for One Color and one hour 30 minutes for Base Cover Only. Time may differ by technician, existing product, repair needs and the current service format. The time shown in booking is the one to follow.
It depends on nail growth, product selection and daily wear. Some M.STUDIO clients report several weeks of neat wear, but there is no universal wear guarantee. If the coating lifts or a nail is painful, contact the studio rather than leaving it in place.
Possibly, especially for gel from another salon or for thicker products. Check the available removal options when booking and include the appropriate service so enough time is reserved. Do not peel gel off at home.
These are design choices, not automatically included in a standard One Color appointment. Review Nail Art & Custom Designs and select the available design option in booking.
Shellac is a branded gel-polish system. People often use the name more broadly, but different salons use different professional gel products. M.STUDIO's exact available products should be confirmed at the appointment if you have a preference or sensitivity.
Apply cuticle oil regularly, use gloves during prolonged cleaning and avoid using your nails to lift or scrape objects. Book suitable maintenance and professional removal instead of picking off a loose or grown-out coating.
VISIT M.STUDIO
M.STUDIO is at 34 W 37th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenue. Plan your appointment before work, after work or during a visit to Midtown; we're close to Bryant Park, Herald Square and Penn Station.
34 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018Open daily · 10 AM–8 PM
