Cosmetology Glossary

noun the thin, hard layer covering the upper surface of the tip of each finger

• She meticulously cleaned under her fingernails before the important meeting.
• I need to paint my fingernails before the party tonight.
• Her fingernails were on fleek after getting them done at the salon.
• The suspense was so intense, I was biting my fingernails throughout the entire movie.

noun a cleansing agent or substance

verb to cleanse or purify

• The cleaning solution was specifically designed to absterge stubborn stains from the fabric.
• I need to absterge this mess before my parents get home.
• I'll absterge the kitchen before we start cooking dinner.
• It's important to absterge negative thoughts from your mind to maintain a positive outlook.