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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Soft gel manicures often have to be filed off the nail in combination with soaking the polish in acetone, which, if improperly done, can cause damage to the nail bed, making your nails thinner and more prone to breaking or chipping.
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Anna Bader, Glamour, 27 May 2025
The Radical Optimism singer opted for a clear base coat, with tiny silver stars around the edges of the nail bed, and one singular, larger star in the middle.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Connor advised seeing a doctor if symptoms such as discoloration, thickening, separation from the nail bed, brittleness, or pain around the nail persist.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Some shades lean mauve-beige, others are soft and sheer with a hint of pink or peach, and some go deeper with rich brown undertones or closely mimic the natural color of your nail beds.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
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Anna Bader, Glamour, 27 May 2025
The Radical Optimism singer opted for a clear base coat, with tiny silver stars around the edges of the nail bed, and one singular, larger star in the middle.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Connor advised seeing a doctor if symptoms such as discoloration, thickening, separation from the nail bed, brittleness, or pain around the nail persist.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Some shades lean mauve-beige, others are soft and sheer with a hint of pink or peach, and some go deeper with rich brown undertones or closely mimic the natural color of your nail beds.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Nail bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nail%20bed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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