How to Use nail bed in a Sentence

nail bed

noun
  • Choose a tip that matches the size of your nail bed.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • Just prep your nail beds with a quick clean and apply the product.
    Allure, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The off-white dots on each nail bed above almost blend into the clear base.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 July 2026
  • Nail artists are also taking note, moving his work from the bulb to the nail bed.
    Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 11 June 2024
  • Their pupil size may change, their skin may become clammy and their lips, nail beds and skin may turn blue.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 July 2024
  • Looking at the images, the team could see nerves and the tiny blood vessels in the nail bed.
    Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2018
  • Her mother said Hunter-McPhan's nail beds were blue.
    Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The oval shape looks most appealing on wider nail beds and serves as the perfect base for nail art.
    Chelsea Hall, Marie Claire, 26 Mar. 2020
  • The same is true of nails, as the skin around them retracts and makes more of the nail bed visible.
    Oscar Urbiola, National Geographic, 29 Oct. 2019
  • Nails splitting and breaking from the nail bed is pretty common.
    Taylore Glynn, Allure, 5 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • Then the blood gets between the nail plate and the nail bed, and eventually the nail falls off.
    Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 July 2022
  • Remove all oil residue from the nail beds before polishing.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, my extra-long nail beds are the perfect amount of space to really let a good nail shade shine.
    Danielle Odiamar, Allure, 14 Feb. 2020
  • The surgeon froze his thumb and went in on the left side of the nail bed to scoop out the infected tissue.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Oct. 2018
  • Use a cotton swab to dab a little on your nail beds for extra nourishment.
    Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2019
  • This vibrant shade gets a sweet twist with accent orange slices across a few tips paired with a glossy, milky nude nail bed.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Over time, this causes the nail to thicken and eventually lift off the nail bed.
    James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Just like the complexion, hydrated nail beds have a more supple and healthy look.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 16 May 2023
  • The ultra-slim lines maximize your nail bed space and look oh-so-elegant.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The polish’s wide brush coats the entire nail bed in one swipe, leaving glossy, streak-free, and opaque color.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • In some cases, like if the nail bed is infected, the doctor might have to remove the nail by force.
    Jessica Cruel, SELF, 19 Jan. 2018
  • Warm the cream between your hands and massage it into your skin, nail beds, cuticles, and even your feet.
    Tanisha Pina, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2019
  • The coffin shape is unique because the nail bed and nail tip are kept to the same width, while the middle part of the nail is shaped wider.
    Liv Holland, Allure, 9 Aug. 2022
  • The skin around the nail may also feel sensitive or painful as the toenail separates from the nail bed.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
  • These habits can cause damage to the nail matrix, nail bed, nail plate, and surrounding skin, slowing nail growth.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Wear it as a finishing coat, or paint your natural nails with a single coat for healthy looking nail beds.
    Yerin Kim, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2023
  • She got fitted for her nails, the extensions specifically shaped to her nail bed.
    Liana Satenstei, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2021
  • In other cases, the nail bed might get bruised, causing bleeding under the toenail.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 17 Apr. 2018

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