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Orangewood stick

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Orangewood stick

[awr-inj-wood-stik]

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What it is

A slender disposable wooden manicure stick with shaped ends, used for gentle cleanup around the nail and for nail-art placement.

How to use

Use for gentle manicure cleanup, moving small nail-art pieces or removing excess polish. Avoid sharp pressure beneath the free edge or around living skin.

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Cleaning & hygiene

Use a fresh stick for each client and discard after the service. Porous wooden sticks are not suitable for disinfection and reuse.

Storage & care

Keep unused sticks dry in a clean covered container, separate from used implements.

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