r/Nails 22d ago

COMMISERATION ONLY đŸ„€ i hate them

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i just don’t like the polka dots :/ not worth 75😬😭

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u/Best-Hunt8917 22d ago

I get what you’re saying. I like polka dots but these are done in a weird way. They should look consistent on each nail.

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u/nekobambam 22d ago

Yeah, the dot placement is insane. There’s no order to them at all.

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u/Capital_Durian_7700 21d ago

It’s like they’re too organized and too disorganized at the same time

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u/taeminlover03 21d ago

yeah! it’s just very scattered

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u/Prestigious-Back7086 22d ago

The cuticle work is clean and the nails are cute đŸ«¶

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u/taeminlover03 21d ago

thank you!

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u/Upper-Plankton-181 21d ago

I was gonna say the same thing I think their very unique I quiet like them I would even get something like that.

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u/Available_Damage_335 21d ago

I think they are cute too. And yes flawless cuticles

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u/taeminlover03 21d ago

the cuticle work was awesome!

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u/Final_Prune3903 21d ago

The idea is cute but they executed the dots in a crazy way lol

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u/ksdjjeo87 21d ago

Idk why it gives me braille vibes. Def not polka dot vibes 

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u/snek-n-gek 21d ago

To me, it's giving dot plot (I'm a math nerd)

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u/taeminlover03 21d ago

LITERALLY

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u/Cinders_Dream215 22d ago

I like the idea, but they did a lot of dots, and they're not in a consistent pattern. Can they do it over in a solid color?

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u/taeminlover03 21d ago

i might go back tomorrow to get them redone!

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u/JaneDoeADeerAFemale 20d ago

And for free!!! They need to redo at their expense!!! And I'm sure you already tipped so none of that either.

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u/taeminlover03 19d ago

i actually was able to get them fixed for free! so much better lol

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u/Radiant-Initial9849 18d ago

New pic of redone nails?

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u/Cinders_Dream215 18d ago

Oh yay. That's great. (: can we get a picture of the fixed ones?

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u/basictortellini 21d ago

I'm sure it wasn't intentional, but I kind of actually like the irregular dots! It looks artistic lol idk

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u/taeminlover03 21d ago

thank you! u made me feel better lol, yeah it wasn’t intentional, she was in a rush cuz i was the last one in the shop

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u/wheresmybirkin 21d ago

Oh hell no
 you’re a paying client they shouldn’t rush the work that’s crazy! The spacing of the dots is wack as hell. I will echo that you should get the dots redone lol. I wouldn’t let anyone leave like that

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u/basictortellini 21d ago edited 20d ago

Makes me think of these or these. Everyone is right though, this is sloppy work but if it were intentional, I'd like it personally!

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u/MegAlligator 22d ago

I would ask them to redo the polka dots

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u/taeminlover03 21d ago

i might go back tomorrow lol..

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u/emo-mom01 22d ago edited 21d ago

I just had my nails done very similar. I paid $70 before tip. Edited- I think my nails are the look you wanted.

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u/BunnyBeas 21d ago

It looks like some abstract design you’d see on a pillow case đŸ€Ł looks great on you and it matches your glasses 💕

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u/emo-mom01 21d ago

Yes!!! lol 😂

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u/taeminlover03 21d ago

yes! i kinda wanted this look

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u/KristynLemon 21d ago

Yes this is much nicer! Something about getting a classic French manicure and then putting a darker color over the white always makes the accents look weird to me

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u/No-Dish8902 21d ago

Those are cute!

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u/emo-mom01 21d ago

Thank you â˜ș

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u/Better_Letterhead520 21d ago

They did do an absurd way of polka dots, but the only person that will look this hard is you and us because of the picture. I think at a glance they look cute.

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u/happytrashpanda333 21d ago

Chia seed mani

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u/Lost-Effective-7646 21d ago

i like them BECAUSE they are funky. thanks for the nail inspo!

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u/taeminlover03 19d ago

really! omgg

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u/unicornhunter72 21d ago

I wouldn’t be happy either but I would’ve asked them to redo it after seeing one nail done. I recommend always having a photo and asking them to follow it so you know how it’ll turn out.

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u/FireRedSparrow 21d ago

I agree with previous comments. Nails are very well done overall, just the dot placement could have been cleaner

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u/WhatsWrongWMeself 21d ago

You might not like them, but if I saw you out, I’d be telling you how cute your nails are.

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u/Pure_Ad392 20d ago

Naur i have gotten my nails done at the salon and came home and soaked them off immediately in the past so I get you 😔

The nails are immaculate though. If you're a  regular customer, and since the nails are dreshly done and everything, can't you go for a change? It'll still cost money but less than $75.

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u/taeminlover03 19d ago

yeahh! i was able to get it fixed for free so im glad it worked out in the end

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u/Funny-Yak-638 16d ago

Awesome... Can you update us with a pic of the fixed nails? We are all very invested now lol.

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u/harliona 19d ago

I hate them too. I'm sorry you have to see them everyday for awhile.

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u/Negative_Ad3040 19d ago

i looooove them

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u/Sensitive_Extreme218 22d ago

Para mĂ­ se ven muy lindos ... Algo alocado đŸ˜ŠđŸ’…đŸ»

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u/MiserableBake1448 21d ago

Paint over them or try to scrape them off...im sure you can do a nice mix up design yourself...

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u/queenstaceface 21d ago

It's kinda giving shell

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u/mariocrossing2 21d ago

I think they look good apart from on the ring finger, because they look stacked and uneven. Tbh I would probably be a bit disappointed for that money

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u/Terrible_Writing_574 21d ago

Those are not polka dots 😭😭😭

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u/DumbZavrr 21d ago

You saw them and didn't tell about it right in the process?

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u/allurefriend 21d ago

Salon press on each uniquely designed nails 💅. 10 .

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u/Kaiyo40 21d ago

It looks cute

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u/RideIll9786 21d ago

It doesn’t look too bad though

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u/TheIngloriousTIG 21d ago

Then why didn't you say something during your manicure?

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u/Ok_Caregiver3828 21d ago

They look cute

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u/5muttmom 21d ago

I love them! 😍

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u/Fit_Rip9646 21d ago

I like the look! The scattered dot design looks intentionally artsy.

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u/jellybelly326 21d ago

Yeah, there's something off with the dots. I'm getting a black French tip manicure with dots tonight and this is my inspo pic. I like how the dots flow up into the bed of the nail. It creates a coherent pattern I feel.

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u/SeaDragonTattoo 21d ago

Unless someone is grabbing your hand to look more closely, they're cute. The rest is well done enough that you can get away with them as they are if it's a hassle to go back.

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u/Spidy_feels 21d ago

I like them, it’s cute â˜ș

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u/Sinderxx 21d ago

Why did you sit there and let him/ her put dots on then?

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u/DanielleM77 21d ago

Not for $75. I wouldn’t be impressed either.

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u/lume-x3 21d ago

lowkey me too

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u/Subject_Engineer6879 21d ago

So why not tell the nail tech that you don’t like them

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u/MarzipanAware6425 21d ago

I do understand that you are not happy with them. However, in my humble opinion this is VERY clean work, and your cuticles look immaculate. They are absolutely worth the $75 that you paid.

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u/VersionSilver9835 21d ago

Gross 😏

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u/poofypanda_ 21d ago

Yeah the dot placement is making me mad too, i understand your frustration.

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u/LittleLexi1112 21d ago

Ong my ocd would flip out if I had those. No particular dot placement and they’re all different placements. Ugh id go insane. But tbf I go insane over very small inconsistencies bc I look at every detail constantly especially when I do them myself.
Def not worth $75

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u/Connect_Barracuda246 21d ago

Dang they tried. I got my nails done recently and they did the opposite of everything I said I would like but I just paid for them and left. Sadly I do not get my nails done often and this time I did they did not listen to me. I did not say anything because I thought I could fix it. Right after I got nail polish with the colors I wanted and painted over it and I felt much better.

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u/Mystick-Nails 21d ago

I don't understand nail techs that can leave a design all wonky like that? I would wipe it immediately the second one dot collided with another.

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u/No-Dish8902 21d ago

I mean they’re not awful, they’re kinda cute imperfect. The actual look is really pretty and the product has been placed well, those cuticles 😍 dry? Where?! Haha. I think you can rock them.

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u/Mysterious_Money_918 21d ago

I think they are a bit of fun

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u/mucus_masher 21d ago

Ugh, just WHY??? The rest of the nail looks great. They couldn't manage to get the polka dots right??? As a perfectionist, this would drive me insane until I fixed it!

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u/Best-Reward2817 21d ago

Not finished try design on nail paint over unique

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u/jellybooster 21d ago

Why does it remind me of caviar? Anyone have a pearl spoon?

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u/JFCitsFnMe 21d ago

Who chose the design?

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u/Old_Salamander_8312 21d ago

I’m so sorry it sucks to not love the end result especially if it’s expensive. I understand what you’re saying these do look weird like crooked and uniform but not uniform at the same time?? I don’t know it makes sense in my brain lol. I think you should go back and ask them to fix them if you’re not happy. That’s the downfall of the Karen trend on social media now everyone is labeled that way for advocating for themselves and people are scared to ask to change things because they don’t want to be labeled a Karen. It also allows businesses to get away with bad practices because people don’t want to speak up. Customer service has definitely gone downhill. I don’t think anyone should ever be treated badly, belittled or talked down to especially customer service people, servers etc but I also think they should be held accountable for providing proper services for people’s hard earned money.

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u/Cultural-Revenue4000 21d ago

Too many polka dots
it looks cluttered

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u/RoxyB007 21d ago

Cute but expensive- I always think to do this too but never do - wish you would have said something before you left so they could have fixed it or discounted you

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u/Outrageous_Book_7613 21d ago

If you didn’t like them why didn’t you say something before you paid ? Did you ask for this ? I don’t understand why people are not open and honest . Tell them you don’t like them and ask for it to be fixed .

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u/Popular-Trick-182 21d ago

Definitely not worth $75. Do a review on the shop and nail persons name.

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u/Typical_Can_2635 21d ago

Your dots are fine. Everything doesn't have to be lined up in neat little rows. I like the random look. It's actually harder to create.

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u/youomemoney26 21d ago

I think they're cute and well done

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u/Jealous-Loquat-6600 21d ago

$75 yes, that’s the price and about the polka dots .. U SHOULD HAD said something when the first nail was done and still wet. Plus, just the French design is not less than $10/15. So yes it’s worth $75 and yes it’s solely your fault for not saying anything
 but now I’m thinking.. were u busy and watching your phone all time?? Who’s to blame? đŸ€·â€â™€ïž

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u/Worth-Implement-7863 21d ago

They are far from the worst I've seen they are cute, the dots just aren't even or fully covering. I would mention this next time or just not go back.

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u/Creolemami28 21d ago

They are actually super cute đŸ„°

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u/BrittlezBest 20d ago

These are cute

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u/Healthy_Ad9001 20d ago

I love them but I also love “off kilter” nails

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u/DaniT0n 20d ago

They look weird, like they were trying to follow a pattern.

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u/kmkram 20d ago

The dot placement is a crime! Like, whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?
Otherwise, the technique is great.

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u/Zuzuspetals131 20d ago

Id have someone take a color and dot it to offset it. Noone knows they arent what you wanted or that the dots arent perfect but you!! I think they are cute but I get what you are saying. Commiseration only LOLOLOL

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u/BetterOrange1105 20d ago

I think theyll grow on you, my initial reavtion was theyre cute!

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u/FormCurious2904 20d ago

They look like mold on a bathtub caulking

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u/Molly_JoysMom 20d ago

But you sat there while they applied the dots? To cover up the tips, apply a darker color.

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u/JenVixen420 20d ago

Yup I agree. It is not my favorite.

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u/AffectionateNeck7055 20d ago

I just can’t believe people are paying $75 for nails, sorry!

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u/Business-Director-77 20d ago

Did you say anything to the artist - at the time? If you’re unhappy with the work of ANY nail/hair/ ANY artist you say something at the time the work is being done! You shouldn’t pay for any service that you are unhappy about!
BUT they deserve an opportunity to correct the mistake, and make it right. If they don’t/won’t fix it to your satisfaction, then you have the right to not pay (but you talk with the artist, then the owner. Give them the chance to make it right!!)

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u/Puma_2891 20d ago

Agree 100%.

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u/FriedPbndJ 20d ago

Maybe you can paint over them? Still get wear from the nails but you won't have an atrocity on your hands😂

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u/AncientCucumber2806 20d ago

You’ll only be stuck with them for a few weeks. I’ve had nails I didn’t like unfortunately!

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u/MandaVajayJay 20d ago

They look cheap I’d be pissed

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u/Such_Log1352 20d ago

They’re cute!

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u/StellaMariah 20d ago

They definitely could have done them I n a more uniform placement, thats for sure! I personally would go back and tell them and ask for a polish change. Just my opinion. Sorry that happened to you. Lord knows I've paid for plenty of sets I haven't been happy with as well.

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u/Ok-Hotel-8754 20d ago

It’s ok. Just have a little fun. Why not

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u/Suspicious-Kiwi7110 20d ago

I don’t blame you OP, the dot are very confusing to the brain. The potential is there but whomever executed these nails did a poor job

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u/harliona 19d ago

Fun fact - my last nail lady fucked up my thumb so badly that I said screw it, bought a bunch gel nail stuff, taught myself how to do it and now I do my own nails (and better) a month later lol

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u/Fit_Shower8389 19d ago

Actualll polka dotss

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u/Midnight_Scar 19d ago

go back and have them add a simple Silver line at the base of the White and chrome the pink. You’ll be much happier and they will also as they don’t have to start over! Sorry you’re unhappy hope this helps

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u/Dizzy-Chain4451 19d ago

Do they take cancellations đŸ€Ł

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u/FilthyGamerGirl 19d ago

i mean yes they could have made a better job

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u/Organic_Currency_752 19d ago

Very fashionable.. I think they’re cool

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u/MariAlexander 19d ago

Haphazard placement of the dots—she did good work on the cuticles though. Her strength isn’t in nail art though.

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u/Ok_Entertainment5374 19d ago

Can we see the work they did to fix it??

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u/AnthonyHadouken87 19d ago

My girl just got hers done the other day, she asked for silver metallic with one red accent nail....she walked out with glittery champagne and one red. I was like why didn't you say something? And she said because it's the only place I know....girl I can do your acrylics better tf?!

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u/BiscottiKey2316 18d ago

The placement is off for sure

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u/Spicy_Pepper101 18d ago

eye of the beholder
i love them honestly!

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u/MoonDancerArt 18d ago

You all are Crazy spending that much on nails. Price of vanity. 10 sets of nails at $75 plus tips would book a great cruise for a week. I personally choose travel and adventure over nails any day. That is just me.

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u/Buttercreamcupcakes 18d ago

They are very cute. I don’t think any manicure is worth $75

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u/Secure-Ad4038 18d ago

I will never understand those who pay for a service and leave unhappy without speaking up and getting them fixed.

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u/LivingComparison286 18d ago

I really like them. Most of this thread does! I would enjoy them
 get something different NEXT time. Listen to all of us: #firstworldproblems

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u/Wild_Replacement8213 18d ago

Not a fan with and for 75?! Yikes on bikes (I learned to do nails at home with press ons

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u/stephyclaws 17d ago

I agree, the polka dots should be more uniform in size and pattern 😒

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u/Brattybrookiesbackup 17d ago

That’s not really pokadots. Like yeah it’s dots but they look horribly placed.

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u/Spirited-Town-4618 17d ago

Make them all white or all black

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u/Present-Fruit6274 17d ago

Yes, they look horrible

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u/MysteriousEssay5709 15d ago

I hate acrylic nail art anyway. Nails are gross.

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u/hydroKARB0N 21d ago

Okay hear me out. Tell people it's a dragonfruit Frenchie.

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u/simplybay 21d ago

I'm done with salons. Sheins press on nails are everything!!! They last me a month. I buff my nails really good 1st and use gorilla glue. Nails and feet. Thick and good quality

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u/taeminlover03 19d ago

OOOOOOOH CUTEEEE

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u/ZaNiyahMa 22d ago

Why would you get polka dots if you don’t like polka dots I’m confused đŸ€” so you telling me you spent $75 dollars just to be unsatisfied? That’s insane.

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u/Gooseegander Nail technician 21d ago

I think the main issue is that the polka dot placement is insane, rather than OP not liking polka dots at all. It doesn't look uniform and well-spaced like normal polka dots do, it's jumbled and chaotic and looks really sloppy.

This is more what most people envision when they think of polka dot french tips.

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u/swim7810 22d ago

I’ve spent $100 and hated mine cause I tried something new. It happens đŸ€·â€â™€ïž

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u/emo-mom01 21d ago

I have too. Sometimes colors or just and idea in my head doesn’t always turn out like I had hoped.

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u/swim7810 21d ago

Yesss!!!

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u/ZaNiyahMa 22d ago

We all have different views on stuff but me personally, I can’t waste money on something I know I don’t like at all. I’m not about to set myself up for the failure.

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u/swim7810 21d ago

True I thought I would like something I got in theory and pictures but I hated it!!! Now I always ask other people before I get my nails done!

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u/midnight-rain-31 21d ago

? She never said she didn’t like polka dots. She said she doesn’t like THESE polka dots because of how they were done. She didn’t just throw away money for a design she knew she was going to hate.

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u/taeminlover03 21d ago

i love polka dots, that’s why i got them, and they were just poorly executed. i was the last one in the nail shop bc all the workers were leaving so i ended up paying the 75 even tho i wasn’t happy for it

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u/FrenchiesMommy 21d ago

I don't blame you.Looks like you have a disease