Lingo

Nail Care

12 Words

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pare
1.
pare
Verb

to peel or strip away the outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, or other foods

She pares the apples before adding them to the pie filling.

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2.
mani
pedi
Noun

a combined nail care treatment for both the hands and feet, often done in a salon or spa

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manicure
3.
ma
ni
cure
Noun

a treatment for one's fingernails and hands to improve their appearance and condition

She treated herself to a manicure at the salon.

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pedicure
4.
pe
di
cure
Noun

a treatment for one's toenails and feet to improve their appearance and condition

She went to the salon for a pedicure before her beach vacation.

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5.
nail buffing
Noun

a cosmetic process using a buffer to smooth and polish nails for a glossy, shiny appearance without nail polish

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6.
nail extension
Noun

a cosmetic procedure to lengthen and enhance the appearance of natural nails using artificial materials like acrylic or gel

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7.
nail art
Noun

the creative application of designs or embellishments on nails to achieve unique and personalized looks

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8.
nail enhancement
Noun

the cosmetic procedures or techniques that are used to improve the appearance of natural nails or extend their length

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trim
9.
trim
Verb

to make something, like clothing, look better by adding decorative elements

She decided to trim her plain dress with a delicate lace to give it a more elegant look.

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file
10.
file
Noun

a collection of data stored together in a computer, under a particular name

After finishing the design, she saved the file as a PNG.

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buff
11.
buff
Noun

someone who is deeply interested in and well-informed about a particular topic

She's a real history buff and can recite dates from memory.

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12.
gel manicure
Noun

a type of manicure that involves the use of special gel-based nail polishes cured with UV or LED light for a longer-lasting and chip-resistant finish

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