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Men's manicure in Paris: how it works, step by step

Damaged nails, dry cuticles, hands that work hard: more and more men are walking into a nail salon for a simple, polish-free treatment that leaves the hands clean and well kept. Here, on video, is a complete men's manicure at Kim Nails.

The men's manicure in 10 steps

The client in the video arrives with dirty, damaged nails: “I really needed a good manicure”. Here is what is done, in order:

1. Nail trimming on both hands.
2. Filing to give a clean, even shape.
3. Block cleaning and a light buff of the nail surface.
4. Warm-water soak to soften the skin around the nail.
5. Cuticles pushed back with a small metal tool.
6. Electric e-file pass to define the edges before the cuticles are cut.
7. Cuticle trimming and removal of dead skin, with precision.
8. Buffing for a smooth, slightly shiny nail.
9. Oil on the cuticles to nourish them.
10. Hand massage to finish gently.

The result

Neat, clean, natural nails: no colour, no polish, just well-kept hands. It is the “invisible” manicure, discreet at the office and on a date.

Why a manicure is not just for women

• Clean, well-kept hands, which show at a handshake, a meeting or a meal.
• Dry cuticles and rough skin treated, to avoid small tears and the urge to pick.
• A moment of calm, with a hand massage at the end.

Men's hand care: prices

A men's hand treatment is built à la carte. Here are our prices for men; they may vary slightly from one salon to another, and the exact menu for each salon is shown when you book:

• Hand treatment (scrub, massage, moisturising cream): 10 min, €10.
• Hand or foot massage: from €15.
• Manicure and spa foot care for men (soak, scrub, moisturising cream): €50.
• Coloured polish, if you would like it: 15 min, €15.

See the full menu on our Services page.

Men's manicure and pedicure, before or after the barber

Many men combine the manicure with foot care: that is our hands-and-feet package, with a soak, scrub and moisturising cream. It also pairs well with a visit to the barber: a sharp haircut and a trimmed beard, and neat hands to finish the look. We are not a barber, but we take care of your hands and feet.

Men's manicure in Paris: where and how to book

Men are welcome at Kim Nails, in our salons in Paris 8th, 16th and 17th, Asnières-sur-Seine and Levallois-Perret. Book online in a minute: the full menu with up-to-date prices and durations is shown when you book. For the manicure, choose the service that matches your need and mention it in the note if you would like a polish-free treatment.

To learn more about nail prep, also read the Russian manicure, which works the cuticles with an e-file.

Frequently asked questions

Does a men's manicure involve polish?

Not necessarily. The manicure in the video ends without polish: nails trimmed and filed, cuticles cared for, buffing and oil, for a natural finish.

How long does a men's manicure take?

It depends on the service chosen and the state of the nails; the duration is shown when you book.

Do I need an appointment?

You can walk in or book depending on availability. To be sure of your slot, book online in a minute.

How much does a men's manicure cost?

A hand treatment (scrub, massage, moisturising cream) is €10, a hand massage is from €15 and the manicure and spa foot care package for men is €50. Prices may vary slightly from one salon to another: the exact menu is shown when you book.

Do you offer a men's manicure and pedicure?

Yes: the hands-and-feet package combines a manicure with spa foot care (soak, scrub, moisturising cream), at €50 for men. You can also book just the hand treatment.