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I hate this manicure

134 replies

thesilver · 02/09/2026 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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rathersleepy · 03/09/2026 07:42

It looks vile I can’t believe you left the salon

badboss2020 · 03/09/2026 07:48

Wow. I’m speechless. I’m not fussy about things like this but wow. That’s soooo bad.
hope you can get back there today. I wouldn’t be going back to her. Everyone has bad days but she really shouldn’t have let you leave like that!!!

Thegirlwhowent · 03/09/2026 07:53

Just tell her. If they are not supposed to be like that (I'm clueless about nails!) she should be apologetic and understanding. If they are supposed to be like that (I'm clueless, remember?) she'll just know that it's not your sort of thing and won't do it again.

Conniebygaslight · 03/09/2026 07:58

Why wouldn't you just message her and say they've gone wrong?

Conniebygaslight · 03/09/2026 08:00

Thegirlwhowent · 03/09/2026 07:53

Just tell her. If they are not supposed to be like that (I'm clueless about nails!) she should be apologetic and understanding. If they are supposed to be like that (I'm clueless, remember?) she'll just know that it's not your sort of thing and won't do it again.

They're not supposed to look anything like that. I have builder gel and it just looks like highly polished nail varnish. I don't know why the OP doesn't just contact her nail woman.

OvernightBloats · 03/09/2026 08:05

Was she in a rush? It looks like she couldn't be bothered to do them properly to save time.

Get her to remove them and then never let her to do your nails again. She was happy for you to walk out of the salon with nails like that. Doesn't matter how nice she is - she is not good at her job.

I hope you get the money you paid for this manicure returned as well.

RowsOfFlowers · 03/09/2026 08:05

O good god those are the worst gel nails I’ve ever seen, you must say something! That’s completely unacceptable

moppety · 03/09/2026 08:05

Looks like the bill of a platypus. Can’t believe she let you leave looking like that!

Littlegreywolfcub · 03/09/2026 08:10

thesilver · 02/09/2026 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.

That is not trivial 😂 - sorry to laugh, but I would definitely go back to get a re-do

xGoGox · 03/09/2026 08:12

thesilver · 02/09/2026 23:05

I feel like they've got worse since I left the salon ☹️

You HAVE to get a refund (and hopefully an apology) and please don’t ever go back. It’s a jack of all trades type person and she should be avoided. Nobody can be good at all these things she offers at the same time. Don’t underestimate what I’m saying - no normal person would accept payment for that or let you walk out

EasternStandard · 03/09/2026 08:16

Geez that is not good. What happened there? Anyway get them removed. Not sure you should keep that technician

JasmineMac · 03/09/2026 08:36

I think thats the worst nail job i've ever seen! There's no way people are routinely paying for that, its ridiculous.

Droppedbrooch · 03/09/2026 08:45

Really bad.

thesilver · 03/09/2026 09:02

I have messaged her.

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squarecrow · 03/09/2026 09:06

thesilver · 03/09/2026 09:02

I have messaged her.

I hope you get a good response. She should want to rectify really.

TasselAppeal · 03/09/2026 09:07

That’s dreadful!! It’s like she did it in the dark 🤔

Just had builder gel nails. They last 5 weeks. I’d ask her to redo yours and then find someone else!!

I hate this manicure
BitOutOfPractice · 03/09/2026 09:13

They look like mine when I tried to do it in lockdown - like they’d been done by a chimp wearing oven gloves.

Well done for messaging her. I hope you get sorted.

Mistachio · 03/09/2026 09:15

Nope. This isn’t real.

Miss888 · 03/09/2026 09:23

thesilver · 02/09/2026 23:00

Nails every 3 weeks or so. The last few times I have been a bit unhappy, but these are dreadful.

But why would you go back after last time?

Frumpitydoo · 03/09/2026 09:32

Looks like a fungal infection of some sort.

MyDeftDuck · 03/09/2026 09:49

thesilver · 02/09/2026 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.

Maybe she should stick with waxing and facials because her nail tech skills are just diabolical!

IsThistheMiddleofNowhere · 03/09/2026 09:50

Thats awful. Sorry, they look really ugly. You definitely have to say something. good luck!

Joyunlimited · 03/09/2026 09:50

Is it intentional? Maybe it’s a new look? (But it’s horrible, sorry. Reminds me of a mole's paws.)

luckylavender · 03/09/2026 09:54

They look awful. She's not worth a relationship if she does that to you. How much did she charge?

wiredandtired · 03/09/2026 09:56

thesilver · 02/09/2026 23:20

She's not new to it. I wonder if there's something wrong with the products?

I mean, even if there was, she should have noticed.

This is awful.

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