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Nail Art Studio: Cheetah Hearts
Jennie Hoang-Sotelo demos how to do Cheetah Hearts.
January 15, 2016
1. Start with a white base coat.
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Jennie Hoang-Sotelo, Queen Bee Salon Spa, Culver City, Calif.
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