A Hard Gel Manicure Is the Secret to My Long Nails — Here's Why
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Beauty writer Anneke Knot tried a hard gel manicure at her local salon in San Francisco and it's kept her nails longer and stronger than when she did a shellac manicure. Artistic designs like a French manicure or decorative flowers have lasted her six weeks with not a single chip.
Beauty writer Anneke Knot tried a hard gel manicure at her local salon in San Francisco and it's kept her nails longer and stronger than when she did a shellac manicure. Artistic designs like a French manicure or decorative flowers have lasted her six weeks with not a single chip.
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A Hard Gel Manicure Is the Secret to My Long Nails — Here's Why
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A Hard Gel Manicure Is the Secret to My Long Nails — Here's Why