A WOMAN has revealed that she tried to give herself a glamorous gel manicure, but was left gobsmacked when it went terribly wrong.
Beauty fan Laura Davis took to TikTok to open up about her nail nightmare.
She explained that she used a new gel nail polish, known as BIAB – which stands for builder in a bottle – which is a range of strengthening gel products that are applied to the natural nail, with a thick consistency that intends to improve the nail's strength.
Laura used a BIAB polish on her nails and was shocked to see that it had ruined her natural nails.
She said: “This is a TikTok for my nail techs, I have been doing my own gel nails for the last six or seven years.
“I have recently discovered BIAB (builder in a bottle gel) and have probably been doing that for the last six months.
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“What I have noticed is that now in the past two-three weeks my nails do not look in the best condition, at all.
“They appear to be lifting away from my natural nail.
“They appear to be pulling away, does anybody know why?"
TikTok users were shocked at Laura’s nails and were quick to guide her in the comments.
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Many pointed out that she had had an allergic reaction to the nail varnish and should use nail oil to help them grow back healthily.
One person said: “I'm a nail tech, that's an allergic reaction. you need to remove any gel, keep it off. cut them short & oil them A LOT. it will get better over time.”
Another added: “Nail tech: allergic reaction to whatever you’re using. This is why we are CONSTANTLY telling people if they want nails, go to a QUALIFIED person.”
A third commented: “I had this too and one nail went really infected! Keep all product off and speak to your doctor, I got given a steroid and antibiotic cream to help!” to which Laura responded “Mines not painful yet just looks horrid.”
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Laura posted a follow-up video, showing off her nails after removing the polish.
She explained: “Quick update on the nail situation.
“The lovely people of TikTok, nail techs and people that have been through this, basically gave me the advice to soak the polish off straight away and then cut my nails down really low and oil, oil, oil.
“They look really sad at the moment, I feel really sorry for them and feel bad that I’ve mistreated them.
“People seem to think I may have come allergic to the ingredients in this builder gel but basically I’m going to document getting my nails back to good health.
“Where the nail is white is where it has pulled away from the nail bed.
“They look really sad and sorry for themselves.”
Laura showed off her nails, which were badly stained and discoloured.
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One TikTo user advised: “I would go to a GP, that's how fungal toenails go and you need proper treatment for it, could be similar infection.”
Whilst someone else revealed: “Omg this happened to me! ALL 10 fingers! I tried everything!! Last ditch effort I cut them as short as I could and soaked them in apple cider vinegar.”
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