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I hate this manicure

71 replies

thesilver · Yesterday 22:47

I really hate this manicure. It's builder gel, I go every 2-3 weeks. It's so thick and lumpy. I did ask for extra short. I have been going here at least 15 years, same woman. I really like her, should I say something?

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thesilver · Yesterday 23:29

IchiNiSanShiGo · Yesterday 23:27

They don’t look good at all. Is it worth you messaging her with a pic and saying something like “hey lovely, think there’s something wrong with your gels, these have cured really weirdly - not our usual fab standards. Any chance you can fix asap please?!”

Yes, I'll do this. I just want them off. They're actually really uncomfortable! I'm sure they didn't look this bad in the shop.

OP posts:
AutumnLeeves · Yesterday 23:29

Could you take photos and then soak in acetone and remove yourself? If you have the nail wraps and clips and break the seal with a strong file?

just don’t book another manicure with her if you want to stay with her for the rest of the things she’s good at?

somanychristmaslights · Yesterday 23:30

What the hell??? Is she even qualified? Why did you leave the salon with them looking like that?

21stNightOfSeptember · Yesterday 23:32

Send her a picture of them ASAP and see if she can fit you in for a re-do/correction.

They either: haven’t cured properly (not cured enough) or she’s applied too much gel.

Have you noticed that she’s changed product brands recently? As she may not be curing/prepping to the brands instructions.

Or has she mentioned anything stressful going on in her life? If so, she may not be concentrating properly and doing mistakes with her applications or timings.

But whatever the reason, any reputable nail tech would be horrified at these and would want to rectify them free of charge.

Hope she sorts them for you. But if you’ve been unhappy with the previous few sets it may be time to find a new tech.

Dweetfidilove · Yesterday 23:32

thesilver · Yesterday 22:53

It's such a shame, we have a great relationship. She does wonderful facials and waxing and loads of treatments. I know it's trivial but these nails are making me very unhappy.

They're making me unhappy too, and they're on your hands.
You have a 15yr relationship. Maybe she's had an off day, but that's fixable. She'll probably be mortified to have produced so poor work, and will be happy to redo them.

MurphysColeslaw · Yesterday 23:32

Don’t ever let her do lip filler

Viviennemary · Yesterday 23:32

They look hideous. Didn't she realise they didn't look right at the time.

MyFluentOliveGoose · Yesterday 23:33

Well if you like her just still go for the facials and waxing and get the manicures done somewhere else 🤷🏼‍♀️

fluffydoglove · Yesterday 23:35

They are the worst I’ve ever seen just go back op and show her

JoyousWriter · Yesterday 23:41

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Ashhh56 · Yesterday 23:54

Reputable nail techs won't touch anyone else's work because we don't know what products have been used as previously stated by other posters.

You can either wait and get her to remove, or remove yourself if builder in a bottle, or soft gel.

For removal: Take a 100grit file and buff down to a thin base layer, put a bowl of acetone in a bowl of hot water, and soak for around 10 minutes then scrape off the gel, use a wooden manicure stick (Amazon) being extra careful not to damage the nail plate.

If it's a hard gel, these have to be filed off. And I probably wouldn't attempt to remove by yourself as you'll end up with nails as thin as paper and very fragile, susceptible to breakage etc.

Or, you can attempt to fix them using a 180 grit file, buff over the nail focusing on the lumpy top bits until they resemble a nail shape whilst you wait for a removal, but tell the tech you'll be doing this due to finding them uncomfortable and still expect removal to be covered.

Please don't try and do your own nails with gel/acrylic. These items shouldn't be sold to non professionals because of the chemicals involved. And reputable brands that are less likely to cause issues will ask for qualifications before sale. Amazon/temu kits usually contain MMA and these are responsible for the majority of acquired acetate allergies. There is a high risk of over exposure to the chemicals in the gels, it's not just long lasting polish.

If the nail product touches the skin, your body can produce an immune response and this is not something you want. Allergies to acetate means you won't be able to have dental implants or hip replacements in the future.

Hope this helps OP. They are awful tbf. 💕

justcallmemarywhitehouse · Yesterday 23:57

That is an absolute mess 🤷‍♀️ why did you sit and watch her do that ?

NattyKnitter116 · Yesterday 23:58

Good god that’s truly awful. I think I could do a better job using my left hand!

thesilver · Yesterday 23:59

Ashhh56 · Yesterday 23:54

Reputable nail techs won't touch anyone else's work because we don't know what products have been used as previously stated by other posters.

You can either wait and get her to remove, or remove yourself if builder in a bottle, or soft gel.

For removal: Take a 100grit file and buff down to a thin base layer, put a bowl of acetone in a bowl of hot water, and soak for around 10 minutes then scrape off the gel, use a wooden manicure stick (Amazon) being extra careful not to damage the nail plate.

If it's a hard gel, these have to be filed off. And I probably wouldn't attempt to remove by yourself as you'll end up with nails as thin as paper and very fragile, susceptible to breakage etc.

Or, you can attempt to fix them using a 180 grit file, buff over the nail focusing on the lumpy top bits until they resemble a nail shape whilst you wait for a removal, but tell the tech you'll be doing this due to finding them uncomfortable and still expect removal to be covered.

Please don't try and do your own nails with gel/acrylic. These items shouldn't be sold to non professionals because of the chemicals involved. And reputable brands that are less likely to cause issues will ask for qualifications before sale. Amazon/temu kits usually contain MMA and these are responsible for the majority of acquired acetate allergies. There is a high risk of over exposure to the chemicals in the gels, it's not just long lasting polish.

If the nail product touches the skin, your body can produce an immune response and this is not something you want. Allergies to acetate means you won't be able to have dental implants or hip replacements in the future.

Hope this helps OP. They are awful tbf. 💕

Thank you

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Hayley1256 · Yesterday 23:59

Wow they are really bad! I've just started doing BIAB on my own nails and they look better than that. Could it be the products they used?

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · Today 00:07

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · Yesterday 22:55

They make you look like you have clubbed nails. You don't, do you?

yes. that's what I thought too. Sorry OP.
If you've known her for a long time, say something, she will probably want to keep you as a customer.

I had a horrible pedicure, really didnt like the way they cut my toenails, right into the corners in an ingrowing toenail way.. but its a rushed kind of a time is money place and even though I said something they just carried on. I'm not going back.

Since then, I've been using that French natural nail polish Manicurist. I love it. It lasts 7 days, looks great and I do it myself. It's a bit pricey but worth it. Lovely range of natural colours.

MissMappsGardenProduce · Today 00:09

They look awful and you are right to be upset. I think almost every woman would be.

What is this builder's gel?

I paint my own nails with one coat of a bog standard Nails Inc, topped with a quick drying clear polish by OPI. I do them every two days, after my morning shower, while I am in my dressing gown and wait for 15 minutes for them to dry.

I learned how to do it during Lockdown because I had to and am now very proficient at at.

It hasn't really saved me any money-I thought it would-as I now seem to collect colours. 😀

I really hope you get it sorted out- @IchiNiSanShiGo said she would text saying it wasn't up to her usual fab standard ,was very diplomatic and I would use her wording.

Ashhh56 · Today 00:10

Hayley1256 · Yesterday 23:59

Wow they are really bad! I've just started doing BIAB on my own nails and they look better than that. Could it be the products they used?

No. She likely didn't tell OP to turn her hands upside down and let the gel settle with an apex and also likely, didn't flash cure. Also, she most definitely likely, didn't buff into shape after curing and wiping the inhibition layer. Tbh it looks to me like she just isn't qualified to do them as they look amateur. I'd be very careful going back if this is the case as she's at risk to give her clients allergies due to over exposure and wouldn't be insured. People who aren't qualified won't be well versed in manicure hygiene/health and safety, risk passing pseudonomas and infections between clients, and causing damage to the natural nails due to over filing.

selffellatingouroborosofhate · Today 00:33

IchiNiSanShiGo · Yesterday 23:27

They don’t look good at all. Is it worth you messaging her with a pic and saying something like “hey lovely, think there’s something wrong with your gels, these have cured really weirdly - not our usual fab standards. Any chance you can fix asap please?!”

I am saving that script for future interactions with my hair cutter.

QueenietheGreat · Today 01:18

@thesilver
Go back and say something and tell her you want it all removed
I personally wouldnt bother to use her services anymore
The salon I used to go to got used to my money/loyalty and thought they'd get away with giving me terrible nails, done in a hurry
So the twice it happened in a row I returned the next day and sat there showing everyone the bad job they'd done both times
Try doing press-ons yourself
Your life will be easier

Flomingho · Today 02:12

They look very odd and make your fingers look deformed. Nail extensions are supposed to make the fingers look slimmer and longer and these do the opposite.

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