AIBU to not ask the nail technician to redo these nails?

I wouldn’t ask for a redo as it’ll just damage the nails more.
What you wanted was gold, but it looks grey. Just moisturise hands and oil cuticles, I’d have it removed in two weeks and let them rest before having them done again.

Well the design is revolting. That black line just looks like dirt.
Going elsewhere would enable you to make a better choice.

I started to write a post but you said it much better then I could have done!

It takes a lot of skill to do nails and there is science behind it. I have also seen some beautiful intricate artistic nail art and had some designs when going on holiday that gave me such a confidence boost.

I have arthritis in my hands and I hate seeing the bony nodes that make my fingers look swollen.
I now have longer groomed acrylic nails instead of wearing gloves constantly or wrapping bandages round the nodes, the length of my nails makes them less obvious.

It is my money and my choice to spend it on something that makes me feel better about myself.
I also have pedicures which might seem “bullshit” to some people but as I swim a lot I want my feet to be nice when they are on display a lot at the gym and pool and I like to take pride in my appearance.

I’d love to know what is more worthwhile to spend spare money on?
I have a friend who thinks going to the hairdresser and getting my nails done is throwing money away but she buys hundreds of books she never reads.
I think she sees it as more worthy but it just comes across as snobbery to me. I would never judge her and it’s completely her choice but I agree that it’s arrogant to judge other people because they make different choices to you.

Also calling people “pathetic” because they don’t think like you do is rude and unnecessary and comes across as someone thinking they are superior to others.

FFS give over. If someone wants their nails done, than that's up to them! I get mine done every two weeks, why? Because it's my choice.

@EveningSpread i'm no spring chicken and honestly a mani-pedi is a relaxing treat and really helps me feel polished on special occasions and sometimes when life is shit it's nice to look at my nails or even better climb into a cold bed and NOT have my nails or dried heels catch on the bedding. it's a little treat.
no not necessary.
so i tend to do my own fingernails and right now i'm really impressed by Nail Blush by Londontown. which is simply a clear polish, i also use Londontown Nail Peptide which is applied to the cuticles @Hellyk1985 you might like these products especially after back to back gel polish.
congratulation on being a mom to twins, you certainly deserve a bit of pampering and time to switch off.

On a side note OP, can I book in my car for an MOT next week ?

this sounds like really good advice

I loved that episode so much!

Ditch the gold line - it looks appalling.
Go for oval or round shape, not square - if you look at your nail shape, they are completely different to your inspo model's nails.
I have nails your shape, wide, and I never have them square for that reason.
Your cuticles do look sore - I wouldn't go to her again, even if she is lovely. Shoddy job all round.

Sorry OP, but at first glance I thought you had dirty nails. Definitely don't use her again.

@EveningSpread No hate from me, just eye rolling at the level of arrogance in your post. That’s some very black and white thinking you’ve got going on there. Do you generally struggle with social interaction? Do you find you get on better with animals than people?

(a) what’s this pathetic obsession with nails that everyone has and She’s treated herself for the first time in ages after getting a break from caring for her babies. Don’t try and belittle her because she wanted to do something for herself. She hasn’t got an obsession with her nails and, even if she did, it wouldn’t be pathetic.

(b) do you think putting “technician” at the end of a very basic job description means you’re going to get a wonderful service? Well you’ve got a very healthy sense of superiority, haven’t you?! Basic? Did you spot that her cuticles were damaged as @DobbyTheHouseElk did? Did you even understand what @CostcoFanofThree was talking about? A proper training course results in nationally recognised qualifications and includes modules on hygiene, health and safety and anatomy of the hands and nails, and that’s without learning how to actually do the nails. It’s not a very basic job. You just don’t understand what proper training includes.

Come on people. You don’t need your nails doing, it’s bullshit You’re completely correct; nobody needs to get their nails done. Just as nobody needs to go on holiday when a tent in the back garden will do. Nobody needs a selection of footwear when a pair of wellies and a pair of flip flops will do.

Who is it you think died and appointed you the arbiter of what it is reasonable to spend money on? How did you get to the stage where you feel your definition of worthwhile is the only definition worth having? It doesn’t matter if she’s had more surgery than Katie Price and she spends every spare penny on Bingo, cigarettes and tanning sessions. What she drinks shouldn’t give you a hangover.

It's really bad, op, but i understand not wanting to upset someone kind

Just leave it and dont go there again - the girl probably knows she messed up 😬

Hope the appointment tomorrow goes well, fellow sen mum xx

Exactly, each to their own right?! It definitely doesn’t suit everyone or their lifestyle/budget but it does suit some.

I actually prefer to do my own nails too and was fortunate to have long strong nails my whole life. But unfortunately due to previous health issues my nails were constantly breaking at the tip since Christmas and sometimes I’d accidentally tear one off which hurts 😆

I found BIAB gel really helps to protect my nails while they grow, so I started using that and will stick with that until the end of the year probably.

It’s not black, it’s a gold but it’s a green toned gold making it look darker

Agreed.

I very rarely have my nails done professionally - probably half a dozen times in my life, since there's no point: I tend to abuse them via gardening, DIY and instrument playing. However, many women use it as a treat to themselves and I don't begrudge that.

In my case, it makes more economic sense just to keep a couple of bottles of nail varnish in the house for those rare occasions when I want to spruce up. That doesn't mean that other women cannnot or should not.

Exactly. Pointless comment.

And while yeah it’s not mandatory it is certainly “normal” - as in many people get their nails done all around the world. It’s nothing out of the ordinary or abnormal lol

Op has every right to expect a nail technician to recreate what is a fairly basic style. I can’t just call myself a nail tech and start tomorrow. Well I could - but it would be illegal!

They are all meant to be trained and often have customer reviews online so people do expect a basic level of service and skill from them.

Yeah this was my first thought too. Just looks like they need a good scrub.

It’s ridiculous. I find going to get my nails done really stressful unless it’s someone who has done them before as some people are just so rough and careless.

OP the painted line doesn’t look gold in the pic of your nails, but in the inspo pic it’s clear gold was used. She probably shouldn’t have filled your nails down so short either.

So it's supposed to be gold rather than black?

Well thats your opinion. I assume you wear Hessian sacks and go barefoot.

Back in the real world some of us like nice nails, some of us like a haircut.

On that basis your comment is just plain silly.

They really are terrible! They look dirty as everyone else has said.

Go back!!

Speaking just for myself, it's fun and it makes me feel good. Like clothing, it's a way of expressing myself. The person who does my nails is good at what they do and has to be familiar with a wide range of products and techniques, so it's not as though they are completely unskilled. Obviously everything to do with looks is superficial, but that doesn't mean it has no value.

You should definitely go back.

I go somewhere (have been going about 5 years) and every so often they have a work experience placement or a newly qualified nail tech. Yes everyone has to learn but the shop ask when appointment is booked do they want apprentice at a cheaper price.

Not sure about apprentice- it looks like it was the cleaners work ☹️

I really think you deserve better and should go back.

People on here would help you with what to say if you’re stuck?

Oh lovely the cuticles look really sore - I think they might need some time to recover before your nails are redone.

I’d complain by message with pics, but I wouldn’t go back to someone who’d done such a poor job.