nail bed
noun
: the vascular epidermis upon which most of the fingernail or toenail rests that has a longitudinally ridged surface often visible through the nail
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Cuts around the nail bed or hangnails can also contribute to an ingrown nail.5
A cut on your finger, a hangnail, or too-short nails can also allow bacteria to get inside and cause an infection.
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Courtney Southwick, Health, 12 July 2024
This appeared in the form of a polish-less nail bed just as naked as the rest of the 33 looks.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 July 2024
Nail artists are also taking note, moving his work from the bulb to the nail bed.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 11 June 2024
According to shoppers, the glass dropper is especially helpful when applying the product to their eyelashes and nail beds.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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Courtney Southwick, Health, 12 July 2024
This appeared in the form of a polish-less nail bed just as naked as the rest of the 33 looks.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 July 2024
Nail artists are also taking note, moving his work from the bulb to the nail bed.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 11 June 2024
According to shoppers, the glass dropper is especially helpful when applying the product to their eyelashes and nail beds.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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“Nail bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nail%20bed. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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