How to Use cuticle in a Sentence

cuticle

noun

• Ward said the metal tools were part of a nail and cuticle set, and the lighter was for their grill.
  — John Archibald | [e-mail], al, 20 Feb. 2022
• Squeeze out a little of this balm and rub it on your cuticles for a bonus use.
  — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
• The nude Rose Petal starts at the base of the cuticle and blends out seamlessly into the bright White hue.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 10 Jan. 2023
• What Could Be Better The brush isn’t the best for painting right at your cuticles.
  — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
• The treatment opens up the cuticle, allowing the amino acids to enter the cortex of the hair.
  — Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
• Step 1: Prep your cuticles Acetone can be harsh on the skin around your nails.
  — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 10 June 2023
• Most bond builders make the outer structure of the hair — the hair cuticle — look smooth, glossy, and less damaged.
  — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 8 Apr. 2022
• File them to your preferred shape and push back your cuticle.
  — Allure, 27 Dec. 2022
• The creamy duo smooths down cuticles and reforms split ends with squalane — the very lipid that routine abuse strips away.
  — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
• Rinse with cool or cold water to close the cuticle, boost shine, and reduce frizz.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2023
• Take It Off Nail Cleanser and use the wooden cuticle stick to gently push them off.
  — Emily Algar, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
• Focus the glitter at the base of the cuticle and thin it out toward the center of the nail for a diffused effect.
  — Marissa Oliva, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Sep. 2023
• Don't forget to rub a good cuticle cream into your nail bed when you're all done to keep your nails healthy and strong.
  — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 27 Oct. 2022
• That can roughen up the cuticle, which leads to tangles, frizz, and then breakage.
  — Sable Yong, Allure, 29 Dec. 2021
• Instead, opt for nail health with some cuticle oil and a good buffing.
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 31 Jan. 2023
• High porosity means the cuticle layer of the hair is open and could have breakage.
  — Celia Shatzman, Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2023
• After 20 minutes, take the shower cap off and rinse your hair with cool water to seal the cuticle.
  — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2021
• Check out our guides on the best cuticle oils and festive holiday nail art ideas.
  — Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 19 Oct. 2022
• Hair will look flat and/or lackluster when the cuticle is rough.
  — ELLE, 7 Mar. 2023
• Paint slightly above the cuticle to keep the polish from bleeding onto your skin.
  — Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2021
• Excess and improper use of the tool can damage the cuticles and nails, resulting in pain and thin, weak nails and skin.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2023
• This all-around gem of a detangler works hard to smooth the cuticle of each strand leaving behind a silky and tangle-free mane.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022
• Grab a nail buffer, nail file, and your cuticle trimmers.
  — Sydney Wingfield, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2022
• These tubes aren't visible in adult spiders due to the pigment in the spider's cuticle.
  — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2022
• With a microfiber towel, the cuticle is gently and quickly dried to leave your strands looking soft and silky.
  — ELLE, 8 July 2022
• This chic merlot shade is timeless and works with whatever's in your wardrobe, but the bare cut-out detail at the cuticle gives it a fresh twist.
  — Elle Turner, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2021
• Each box comes with 24 press-ons to ensure a seamless nail fit, plus a cuticle stick and glue for easy and speedy application.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 18 May 2021
• Once the dip loosens and begins to flake, take the metal pusher or orangewood stick and lightly scrape off the polish, starting from the cuticle area to the end of your nail.
  — Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 31 Mar. 2022
• Then, the nail tips are painted with light or white polish, a top coat, and cuticle oil is added for moisturization.
  — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
• Other issues include lack of preparation of the nails, such as filing the nails and pushing back the cuticles.
  — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2023

Last Updated: 28 May 2024