Ongles de p***: the Russian nail art and manicure address not to be missed

Do you like your nails done? Then it's hard to miss Ongles de pute (yes, that's the name of the company...), run by Alice, a nail technician offering quality Russian manicures and impressive nail art.

Ongles de p*** was created by Alice, who became a nail technician out of passion. Does the name ring a bell? You've probably seen her Instagram account, where Alice shares her creations and videos of her chatting with customers, videos that have now gone viral.

We were lucky enough to be able to try out Ongles de p*** and talk to Alice about her background, training and concept. The story ofOngles de p*** began when Alice was still at interior design school, doing manicures for her girlfriends. As time went by, and once she had finished her studies, she realized that she finally wanted to make a career out of it.

Ongles de p*** was officially born after the confinement of 2020, when Alice embarked on her first training course in Lyon. She began her appointments there, then moved to Paris in November 2023. In the meantime, Alice develops an Instagram concept that creates a buzz: filming herself with her reactions when her customers ask her for the manicure they want. The concept works like a charm, and Ongles de p*** is now followed by 271 thousand people.

But what exactly does Alice offer? The nail technician offers a Russian manicure with sheathing or American caps with color, ranging from €100 to €150 depending on the nail art and the work involved (you need to allow around €1 to €10 per nail, depending on the difficulty). Russian manicure is a nail-care technique characterized by a particularly meticulous and precise method for cleaning and preparing cuticles.

To book an appointment, you'll need to do so from her Instagram account, and be on the lookout in case slots become available if she's fully booked. Alice offers three slots a day at 9:30am, 1pm and 4:30pm, and if you don't want your voice to be in one of her upcoming videos, no problem, she takes care to ask you first.

It's worth noting, however, that the service is more expensive than average, with a Russian manicure costing an average of 70 euros in Paris. This price difference can be explained by the time Alice takes to explain the different techniques and help you make your choice, but also by the quality of the products used.

To get an idea of the exact price of your service, including nail art, you can ask Alice for a quote beforehand, as prices can vary from €100 to €150.

The nail art influencer welcomes you to her home in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, for an appointment lasting up to 3 hours in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The idea is to chat while we pamper you! If you don't know anything about different nail techniques, Alice will advise you on what's best for your nails: capsule, sheathing, acrygel patch...

After a gentle manicure, she chooses the technique best suited to your nails, then adds color and nail art according to your request. Alice's precision is astounding, and you'll be able to get into some pretty complicated nail art choices, which is great fun. To give you an example, here's one of Alice's latest nail art creations (yes, it's Sabrina Carpenter ):