noun
Refers to the thin layer of skin at the base of fingernails or toenails, or the protective outer layer of hair. Common in beauty and nail care contexts.
ネイルサロンでキューティクルのケアをしてもらった。
I had my cuticles treated at the nail salon.
乾燥するとキューティクルがささくれやすくなる。
When it's dry, cuticles tend to get hangnails easily.
甘皮 is the native Japanese word for cuticle, used in everyday conversation, while キューティクル is a loanword often used in beauty and cosmetic contexts.
Borrowed from English 'cuticle'.