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Square · ShortPinkFrenchOverlay only
Short square micro-French
A micro-French reads as cleaner-than-natural nails. The thin white line fades more slowly than a classic thick smile.
- Skill level
- Best for salon
- Maintenance
- Medium maintenance
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Short square overlay, sheer pink base, micro-French line in soft white, gloss top.
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