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Round · ShortClearNail artOverlay only
Short clear with single-line minimal art
Minimal line art is one of the most DIY-friendly designs. Paint the line over a cured clear builder gel base.
- Skill level
- Beginner DIY
- Maintenance
- Low maintenance
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Short round overlay, clear gloss, one thin metallic line offset on each nail.
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