cuticle
noun
cu·ti·cle
ˈkyü-ti-kəl 
1
: an outer covering layer: such as
a
: an external envelope (as of an insect) secreted usually by epidermal cells
b
: the outermost layer of animal integument composed of epidermis
c
: a thin continuous fatty or waxy film on the external surface of many higher plants that consists chiefly of cutin
d
: the outermost membranous layer of a hair consisting of overlapping scales of epithelial cells
2
: dead or horny epidermis (such as that surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail)
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Your first step to minimize cuticle dryness is, according to both Dr. Gordon and Dr. Conroy, to stop cutting and pushing your cuticles.
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Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
The nails in this set can be trimmed and filed and come in various sizes with nail glue, file, cuticle stick and alcohol pad.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Great at restoring the skin, strengthening the nails and polishing the cuticles.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
Cavalcante elaborates, explaining that while regular conditioners primarily smooth the hair’s outer layer (the cuticle) for daily hydration and detangling, deep conditioners go further, formulated with richer ingredients—like oils, proteins, and butters—to nourish and strengthen from within.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
The nails in this set can be trimmed and filed and come in various sizes with nail glue, file, cuticle stick and alcohol pad.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Great at restoring the skin, strengthening the nails and polishing the cuticles.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
Cavalcante elaborates, explaining that while regular conditioners primarily smooth the hair’s outer layer (the cuticle) for daily hydration and detangling, deep conditioners go further, formulated with richer ingredients—like oils, proteins, and butters—to nourish and strengthen from within.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Cuticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuticle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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cuticle
noun
cu·ti·cle
ˈkyüt-i-kəl
1
: an outer layer (as of skin or a leaf) often produced by the cells beneath
2
: a dead or horny layer of skin especially around a fingernail
Medical Definition
cuticle
noun
cu·ti·cle
ˈkyüt-i-kəl
1
: an outer covering layer: as
a
: the outermost layer of integument composed of epidermis
b
: the outermost membranous layer of a hair consisting of cornified epithelial cells
2
: dead or horny epidermis (as that surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail)
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