Word Finder - cuticle

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The outermost layer of the skin of vertebrates; the epidermis.

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The strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.

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Dead or cornified epidermis.

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A noncellular protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants.

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A thin skin formed on the surface of a liquid.

During this stage the cuticle draws away from the imaginal cuticle which is forming beneath, ultimately becoming separated as a thin transparent pellicle through which the form of the adult can be seen.

The worm inhabits the lung of the frog and toad, and is hermaphrodite (Schneider) or parthenogenetic (Leuckart); the embryos hatched from the eggs find their way through the lungs into the alimentary canal and thence to the exterior; in a few days they develop into a sexual larva, called a Rhabditiform larva, in which the sexes are distinct; the eggs remain within the uterus, and the young when hatched break through its walls and live free in the perivisceral cavity of the mother, devouring the organs of the body until only the outer cuticle is left; this eventually breaks and sets free the young, which are without teeth, and have therefore lost the typical Rhabditis form.

The cuticle is a dead substance, and is composed in large part of chitin.

They do n't have a thick, waxy cuticle that prevents transpiration.

For the latter purpose the hard, somewhat flinty grains are preferable, and they are prepared by grinding off the outer cuticle which forms " pot barley."

With a sharp set of cuticle scissors, lightly cut the ends to the right length.

The pigments do not penetrate in the hair cuticle, so the color naturally rinses out, unlike a permanent coloring that shows the color line at the roots over time.

Most shampoos contain the same basic ingredients consisting of a detergent, a binder, a foaming agent, preservatives, and some sort of emollient to prevent cuticle stripping.

This means that theformula is slightly acidic which helps to keep the hair cuticle smooth.

Stand back up and use the round brush to create lift by placing it under the top layers of hair and bringing it up away from the head as the heat from the hair dryer flows down the shaft of the hair, closing the cuticle and enhancing shine.

They use hair that has never been colored or chemically processed, so the hair's cuticle is fully intact.

It does not interact with the hair's natural pigment, but instead permeates the hair cuticle and enhances the overall color.

However, if one has extremely fair colored strands or chemically processed hair that exhibits damage to the cuticle, semi-permanent color may be absorbed deep into the hair shaft, resulting in a more lingering color.

Although its effects are not permanent, henna also coats and conditions the hair cuticle resulting in a thick lustrous feel.

The Solia flat iron uses patented technology to reduce the amount of cuticle damage while maintaining professional styling results.

These formulations include heavy amounts of hydrolyzed wheat and jojoba proteins that coat the hair and work to seal the cuticle.

This line packs its conditioners with soothing proteins that not only re-hydrate hair, but also coat and restore damaged hair by temporarily reinforcing the cuticle.

Its purpose is to repair over-processed hair that suffers from a weakened cuticle.

Normally, volumizing hair products coat the hair shaft to increase cuticle density which, in time, can result in lusterless heavy hair and product build-up.

Even in this case, dark porous hair types will endure severe cuticle damage during the coloring process.

Ojon hair products have several palm-oil based conditioners that aid in the protection and rehabilitation of cuticle breakage.

Perming is a difficult procedure for any hair to undergo, and because of the chemical constituents in perm formulas, the hair cuticle is damaged.

The most notable result is curled hair that frizzes because of a compromised hair cuticle.

Coating the hair cuticle after a perm procedure will aid in promoting shiny, lustrous locks.

This hair product is only able to aid the maintenance of chemically damaged hair by coating the cuticle, therefore making the hair less prone to breakage.

The active ingredients contain tons of hydrolyzed wheat and jojoba proteins that work to seal the cuticle.

However, do bear in mind that even safer heat styling products such as the Sedu flat iron can still cause some damage to the hair cuticle over time.

Sedu flat irons can also be used on moderately damp hair, although it is always safer to heat style your strands when the cuticle of the hair is dry and closed.

Any heat styling will cause some cuticle damage over time, even if it is just slight, so be sure to use a deep-conditioning protein packed treatment on a weekly basis.

A routine visit to the salon will "cure" your hair of those pesky split ends (which result when the protective cuticle around the ends of the hair is stripped away, leaving behind a strand that splits into two or three individual strands).

Straightening irons flatten, seal the cuticle, and add maximum shine to limp, curly and wavy hair.

Lightly comb over the backcombing to smooth the cuticle and impart shine.

Sedu is particularly noteworthy because it will not damage the hair, pull out strands or harm the hair cuticle.

Always protect the cuticle of the hair before blow-drying.

Once the cuticle is opened and color is deposited, it slightly damages the hair and fills it with color, adding both texture and body without the commitment of a permanent wave.

A protein rich supplement will restore strength to the follicle as it rebuilds the hair shaft under the cuticle.

Hair color opens the cuticle, damaging the inner core of the hair and creating a dry and lifeless surface.

The less you open your cuticle the more moisture you'll keep, which will in turn help prevent a dry and frizzy hair shaft.

You will be spending more money on intensive hair treatments and conditioning agents should your hair cuticle suffer from poor heat styling methods, so it may be best to but a more expensive iron up front if you will use it often.

A professional stylist is the only person who can truly determine whether your hair is in a healthy enough state to breakdown the cuticle layer and change the porosity of the hair shaft without suffering major damage.

Even if you're color weary, your stylist can recommend a few looks that will help roughen up the hair cuticle.

A retired pair of nail or cuticle scissors can be used for fine details if the paper is not too thick.

Then, trim and shape your fingernails and do any required cuticle grooming.

This keeps the cuticle skin from cracking and provides a neater appearance.

You can use cuticle scissors or nail clippers, although you may find the clippers easier to wield.

Our AHA Cuticle Care is great for women on the go.

Finish with a nourishing, thick moisturizer, paying special attention to the fingernail and cuticle areas.

Treating the nail plate with nail or cuticle oil will help.

Put two drops of this cuticle soothing mixture of jojoba and vitamin E on each nail and you should be able to touch them without smudging in about 60 seconds.

Paint the 'moon' area of your nail (above the cuticle) completely white.