I had been seeing the Russian manicure trending on social media and found Vibrant on Google. When I first called, I was told that only one person does Russian manicures at Vibrant and that she was booked out until June, so I didn't make an appt. Vibrant called me back and said they actually did have a second person who did the Russian manicure and she could see me the very next day, so I booked with Elle.
Unfortunately when I came to check in, they couldn't find my appt and said that I had been placed in an "overtime" slot and that it would be a short wait. I waited over 30 minutes past my appointment time.
The Russian manicure itself was lovely, such great attention to the cuticles! Elle did a lovely job gently cleaning up my cuticles.
The Russian manicure is then done with structured gel, something I haven't tried before. Elle explained that it was very popular and promised it would last weeks, longer than dip or shellac. The manicure took about an hour, and Elle seemed to take her time and pay attention to details. The total before tip was $95.
Unfortunately, the structured gel started chipping and breaking less than 2 days later. Several of my (real) nails broke, so my nail lengths were uneven. I called back and explained that the manicure was chipping terribly and asked for a re-do. Elle was able to get me in 2 days later (5 days after the first appointment). Again, I had to wait about 15 minutes past my scheduled appointment time. Elle apologized and redid the manicure free of charge. She added a clear coat underneath to provide strength and help the manicure last. Unfortunately, my nails now feel lumpy and are very thick.
I really wanted to like this Russian manicure but unfortunately it did not work for me. I won't be back to Vibrant.
Atmosphere was lovely; clean and several small boutiques are situated within the salon/spa.
The customer service is also great, and Elle was very polite and helpful for both appointments.
5 stars based on atmosphere and staff, but the manicure itself is really not good. For this reason I gave Vibrant 3 stars.
If you're looking for a quality, neat and detailed manicure that will last 3+ weeks, get a dip manicure with Lani at American Nails and Spa. You won't get the same cuticle treatment, but her nails last, and she is much more affordable. read more