🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

cuticule capillaire

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kyu-ti-kyl ka-pi-lyer

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hair-Cuticle/ˈhɛr ˈkjʊtɪkəl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La santé de la cuticule capillaire est essentielle pour maintenir la brillance."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The outermost layer of the hair shaft, which protects the inner layers and contributes to the hair's overall strength and appearance.

    "The health of your hair cuticle is essential for maintaining shine and preventing damage."
  2. 2

    A term used in hair care to refer to the condition of the hair's outer layer, often discussed in relation to treatments and products.

    "Using a deep conditioning treatment can help repair the damaged hair cuticle."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hair-cuticle' combines 'hair', derived from Old English 'hær', and 'cuticle', from Latin 'cuticula', meaning 'small skin'. The term evolved to describe the outer layer of the hair shaft, reflecting its protective function.

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