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

I think it’s more the colour combo rather than the job done.

@EveningSpread

NO ONE cares that you think that everyone should go around with un- manicured nails in order to spend their money on more ‘worthy’ things (like what, in your view?!). That is completely irrelevant to OP’s post and the point of it which is to query whether she is being unreasonable to request a refund on a substandard service… and the answer is she is absolutely NOT being unreasonable.

They're too short for a French manicure- were they that short originally?

I get my nails done regularly.
Those are dreadful.

I’d agree with the person above who said I wouldn’t want her going near my nails again. Do go to someone else though op, to get them checked out and fixed

Right I’m prepared for loads of hate here: obviously they look terrible, but also (a) what’s this pathetic obsession with nails that everyone has and (b) do you think putting “technician” at the end of a very basic job description means you’re going to get a wonderful service?
Come on people. You don’t need your nails doing, it’s bullshit. If you get suckered in by shit companies etc, you’ve only got yourself to blame, like so many things it’s all a big scam. Just save your money or spend it on something worthwhile, then you won’t be disappointed. Having special designs on your nails isn’t normal or mandatory, just be a human and get on with life.

They are rotten. Just don’t go to her again.

She’s rubbish. But she will still
be rubbish if you ask her to redo them.

I wouldn't have said 'yes that's lovely' when she finished the first nail/hand.
I most certainly wouldn't have paid for them.

What kind of salon was it?
The only time I really hated my nails and paid for them was when I went to a little kiosk thing in MK shopping centre about 25 years ago!
I was young and naive.

If you don't feel confident enough to return in person, you could email the salon owner and request a refund. If they're not forthcoming, you could send them a screenshot of this post to show that you're not alone in your opinion!

I think you should definitely go back and say that you feel they need redoing as they are not as good as they could be. Then look at it in a more positive light- you’re actually doing the therapist a large favour. She gets to practice again and she gets to learn that she needs higher standards. And that’s ok. Everyone starts somewhere. But not fair for you to just pay twice. She won’t mind you going back. You can even say you knew she would want you to go back because you know she would want to get it just right. Then five pounds tip and bobs your uncle

edit- now I’ve seen the inspo pic I don’t even think yours are that bad. Not good enough to pay for but the look you were going for would always risk looking like dirt. Can you ask for a voucher back at least. If you show the manager of the salon im sure the I wouldn’t be happy with you walking around like that. Representing their salon. The tech must still be in training.

They don’t look like the inspo pic, but a bit like soil in your nails

They look as though you have been gardening and haven’t cleaned your hands . Awful. And the shape is poor too.

It looks like a line of dirt in every nail. I wouldn't go back there, just go to the new one and send us an photo update please

This is really reminding me of Fleabag and the haircut. Yeah, they look bad. But they also look like what you asked for! The inspo pic is a bit better, but not much IMO.

Was the nail tech new?
Yes, from the oic the nails look dirty.
Yes, shape is not good at all -they look ragged.
No, would not go back to sane person for repair.
But, after one or two nails looking this way I would've asked, Is this the finished look? It's not what I'm going for.

Why can’t you bring yourself to complain?? Don’t be wet! They look terrible, you are well within your rights to complain and get a full refund. @Hellyk1985

They look painful! But yes definitely get them redone, it does look like dirt under the nails.

The nails are nice, the style is not

Sorry OP, I thought you'd been gardening....until I had a closer look 😒

I'm sorry that your much needed treat turned out like this, I'd be gutted. As others have said the shape is strange and they look dirty. Hope you get them sorted and in a way that makes you feel happy

Yeah they look dirty and she’s also damaged your cuticles by the look of them too. I would send photos (with your inspo pic) to the salon manager, explain you don’t feel comfortable coming back for a redo, and ask for a refund.
She needs more training!

Oh OP - that is not good! My DD16 does my nails - gel sometimes - usually just varnish and does much better than that! Complain!!

part of the problem here is that you have short nail beds that flare out.
you will need to choose a style that will taper the flare, not accentuate and shape the nails to give the illusion of length.
so just like clothing for such short nail beds go with a solid neutral color both the french and the line breaks up the look and highlights the short nail bed.
shape, right now you want a round, oval, or almond (depending on your hand) nail shape.
a nail tech with experience should have known better.
a faded french mani might look nice.
don't be disheartened go somewhere else and hopefully you will be pleased.

I can see why you are not happy

I would expect this from someone who is still learning or not confident enough to speak up to say she couldn't do the same as your inso pic if she didn't have the right products

Your nail shape is different to the inspo so it's never going to look identical but it looks like she should have used a builder gel as the base, french tips and then it looks like chrome for the gold effect

Your tech has just used a nude gel and I'm not even sure what gel for the gold but definitely not giving the same effect