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Medium almond builder gel nails with a mocha cat-eye effect: a soft diagonal band of light across each nail.

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Medium almond cat-eye in mocha

Cat-eye pigment pulls a soft diagonal band of light across the nail. The effect changes with the angle, very forgiving on chips.

Skill level
Best for salon
Maintenance
Medium maintenance

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Medium almond overlay, mocha magnetic cat-eye, gloss top coat, deep side curve.

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