40+ Women Who Understand What It Means To Say “Beauty Is Pain” Better Than Anyone
Ever since they were small children they all have been taught that “beauty is pain,” and women must be aware of the discomfort associated with procedures like waxing, wearing high heels, and perfecting the perfect updo when preparing for the big reveal. The phrase “beauty is pain” takes on new meaning for these women. The worst-case scenarios will be included in this list of common beauty mistakes. What’s more, some of these images are so disturbing that anyone who sees them should be alarmed. You should definitely keep in mind these girls’ mishaps so you can avoid them in the future! We sincerely hope that no one ever has to experience what we have. Let’s get this started! Enjoy reading!
Foundation Explosion
However, unlike other mistakes, this blunder is more about emotional distress. When a $40 foundation tube splatters all over your mirror instead of on your face, your stomach sinks. This is something you don’t want to happen to your enemies! If you’ve previously been on a plane and your foundation has been exposed to fluctuating air pressure, you’re more likely to develop this dilemma. In any case, there isn’t much that can be done in this situation to save the foundation.
Curled
Eyelash curlers, as you can see from this list, are not to be trusted. It’s no surprise that they can leave your eyelid half-bald because they look like miniature Victorian torture devices. This person desired perfectly curled lashes but instead received a bald patch in the middle of their eye.
Curled
We feel bad for this person, despite the fact that they tore their lashes out. You won’t be able to conceal it because you won’t have any mascara. If you put in a little effort, your eyelash will grow quickly.
It’s Tingling
One person decided to replace their regular shower gel with Original Source Mint Shower Gel instead of their usual brand when it ran out. Tea tree and mint oils, by their very nature, have pungent, almost medicinal scents and flavors.
It’s Tingling
When this person decided to clean themselves by using this shower gel in places where it wasn’t supposed to be, they made a mistake. After using Original Source Mint Shower Gel, this person developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Please take this as a warning to everyone.
Love The Pink Color
If you see this picture, it’s difficult not to smile. Sorry, we know it’s a beauty disaster, but we can’t stand this person’s pink expression. This painful beauty disaster was caused by someone slathering Lush Razzle Dazzle bath oil all over their body.
Love The Pink Color
Further investigation revealed that this bath oil should be diluted and added to the tub rather than being applied directly to human skin. If you wanted to cosplay as a pink character, this might be a good option, albeit painful.
Do A Patch Test First
This is the first of several times we’ll thank you for the quick patch test on this list. If you’ve never heard of a “patch test,” it’s the process of applying a product patch to your skin prior to a hair or beauty appointment.
Do A Patch Test First
As an outcome, before applying the ingredients to your entire body, you can check to see if you’re allergic to them. After having false lashes applied by a beautician, this person developed a burning, bald lower lash line as a result of the procedure.
Don’t Use It
Tessica Brown is well-known among Twitter users. Yes, this is the same woman who used Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive to improvise a solution when she ran out of regular hairspray. Take note that regular hairspray and Gorilla Glue are not acceptable performance substitutes.
Don’t Use It
A widely known beauty product and an industrial-strength DIY product that can be found around the house are some of the items. Whatever the situation was, Brown ended up in the emergency room with a burning scalp and severe headaches. This should serve as a warning to all of us.
Can’t See The Back
It’s painful to look at this home haircut when this person’s hair is so lovely, thick, and lustrous. At the very least, when their hair is cut into a bob as a result of this disaster, they’ll still have gorgeous, thick, and lustrous hair.
Can’t See The Back
We’re looking at a quarantine haircut right now. We truly hope that before hacking off the hair, this person made every effort to separate it. It’s a heinous crime against hair in either case, and it should never happen again.
Flaming Mirror
We were totally stunned when we saw this picture and realized that a makeup mirror can actually cause a fire. The sunlight reflected off of this person’s makeup mirror, which was next to the window, and started a small fire. The flames destroyed several items and left an unsightly pile of ashes in their wake.
Flaming Mirror
We have no idea how to prevent another incident like this from occurring. Should mirrors be placed away from windows or natural light to avoid reflections? Is it possible that we will be engulfed in flames if everything we own catches fire?
Scabbing And Some Scars
Cara Delevingne and other bushy-browed models, such as Kate Moss, are idolized by many women. From full-on HD brows to a simple wax and tint, there are a variety of options available. A salon tinted, waxed, and threaded this person’s brows.
Scabbing And Some Scars
The brows in this photo are not meant to look this way, so something went horribly wrong somewhere along the way. As soon as she awoke, this individual started to notice that her brows were red, itchy and scabbed over.
The Lashes
This is an incredibly funny example of a woman who recognizes when her appearance bothers her. In a nutshell, someone’s mother messaged them, asking for assistance in applying false eyelashes while wearing glasses. Everything appears to be in order thus far.
The Lashes
Nevertheless, when this mother sent a photo of the situation to her daughter, her daughter noticed something was amiss. Perhaps this mother was having difficulty because she was attempting to apply a dead fly to her eyelid instead of a false lash. Embarrassingly disgusting, but hilarious.
Too Much Pus
In case you hadn’t fathomed, this list will be chock-full of graphic images that will make you cringe. This includes having a face covered in pus-filled pimples like this one. This photo was taken by a beauty blogger who had gotten a facial and had developed increasingly bad skin as a result.
Too Much Pus
We have a sneaking suspicion that this isn’t how it’s supposed to work in the first place. This person was pleased with their facial immediately after using it, but after a few days, her skin began to break out in white-topped pustules.
Heat Styling
Another truly iconic woman who understands the cost of beauty. Tori Locklear accidentally burned off a chunk of her hair while curling it, which drew a lot of attention. When the then-13-year-old exclaimed, “My hair just burnt off,” the internet erupted in laughter, and the story quickly went viral.
Heat Styling
On the other hand, Tori Locklear taught us the importance of using heat protection spray and being careful when curling your hair with a curling wand… Locklear is currently working on a Pantene hair tutorial, which is hilarious to watch.
What Can Call This Style?
It’s difficult to tell what’s going on in this photo, but one thing is certain: those are some seriously dubious brows. We assume that this person did not visit a salon to achieve this look, because if they did, the salon should be closed immediately.
What Can Call This Style?
Nevertheless, we genuinely think that this person brushed their brows into straight, grassy strands before taking the photo. But why would someone behave in this way? These hideous feathered brows are a heinous crime against beauty that makes no logical sense.
It Didn’t Work Out
Waxing is one of the most common causes of both aesthetic and physical discomfort. After all, yanking your hair from your skin and away from the follicle is never a fun experience. In general, this is correct. Certain body parts are more sensitive than others.
It Didn’t Work Out
If pulling hair from a tough leg calf is difficult, try removing the whiskers that have grown around your top lip. This person waxed their upper lip, resulting in a nice red mustache. Is it possible for us to recommend a hair removal cream in the future?
Don’t Do Purple
We’ve met someone with pink skin already, and now it’s time to meet their purple-handed companion. This person has clearly decided to do some dyeing for themselves, but for some reason, he or she is not using the gloves that come with most home dye kits.
Don’t Do Purple
But, putting aside the fact that this person’s hands will be purple for the next few weeks, there isn’t much else to say about them. Well, unless they scrub their hands with a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil.
Waterproof Mascara
We must now hold this person responsible for their own beauty mishaps because they could have avoided it entirely by purchasing waterproof mascara in the first place. However, not everyone possesses the foresight required to carry out such a strategic plan.
Waterproof Mascara
This individual may not have realized that sweat mixed with black eyelash paste would result in a streaked face, but it does happen. This woman’s face is especially streaky, indicating that she was working hard. It is best to keep your face uncovered when exercising in general.
Face Masks
Alright, there’s a background story here. Despite the fact that a beauty blogger recommended a cinnamon facemask with “antioxidant, regenerating, and purifying properties,” cinnamon is not the best ingredient to use on the skin because it can cause burns.
Face Masks
It is an allergenic plant, which is why it is rarely used in skincare. Sad to say, many people who tried this mask ended up with burned and irritated skin. When it comes to face masks, there should be no discomfort!
Microblading Is Nice, They Said
This is a story about someone who wanted their brows micro-bladed but ended up with a total disaster. We can’t stress how awful these brows are enough. Microblading is essentially a brow tattoo in which hair strokes are created with a tiny blade.
Microblading Is Nice, They Said
The procedure is intended to provide you with full, realistic brows. This photo clearly shows that these microblade brows were not done the right way. These strokes are far too large and straight to be classified as strands of hair.
Colored The Lines
Even though they were cooped up for a year, many people attempted to give themselves a haircut or a manicure. These are not easy tasks, and they are usually performed by professionals who have been trained and skilled in them.
Colored The Lines
In the case of a manicure, nails must be shaped and buffed before being painted with multiple coats of polish and cured individually. This person appears to have missed their nail and colored over the lines in almost every case. What can we say?
Rash Decision Indeed
Alright, here’s another person on our list who fell victim to the “Kylie Lip Challenge,” which saw young teens create a vacuum with lids, small jars, or bottles in order to get inflated lips like Kylie Jenner, the youngest Kardashian sibling.
Rash Decision Indeed
The reality star had lip enhancement at the time, but she claimed to the public that she was simply overlining her lips with makeup. Most of the other teenagers who tried it ended up with bruised, swollen, and rash-covered faces.
Superglue
We’ve been seeing Tessica Brown’s disastrous decision to use Gorilla Glue instead of hairspray, and now we have a situation similar to hers. This cute little girl decided to put on false lashes, but instead of eyelash glue, she used super glue.
Superglue
We can only try to imagine how surprised her mother was to learn the news. We don’t need to tell you that using superglue on any part of your body is a bad idea. It’s essentially a demand to suffer.
Scary When Swollen
We’re back to discuss the significance of patch tests again. This person did not get one before dying her hair, which resulted in a severe allergic reaction. As you can see, this person’s entire head swelled up, and they ended up in the emergency room.
Scary When Swollen
As with some of the other allergic reactions on this list, this person’s symptoms did not appear until the following day. Further to that, this person had previously used this dye, focusing on the importance of conducting a patch test!
Hair Tie Caused This
Let me tell you a terrifying story. Many women with long hair usually wear a hair tie around their wrists. When you need a scrunchie, it will be easy to find and you will not have to look for it.
Hair Tie Caused This
Nevertheless, this seemingly innocent practice could cause a world of pain. This person noticed a bump on her arm and mistook it for a spider bite at first. Bacteria stuck beneath the hair tie had, in fact, caused a large abscess.
Burnt Skin
We’re entering gruesome territory with this picture of a burned and battered arm. A 16-year-old British teen on vacation in Turkey decided to get a henna tattoo and took this photo. Unfortunately, the lovely dreamcatcher design began scabbing and causing painful burns very quickly.
Burnt Skin
The tattoo dye, p-paraphenylenediamine, turns out to be unregulated by either the US Food and Drug Administration or the European Union. As a possible consequence, the skin will almost certainly be permanently affected by the outcome of using this synthetic dye.
Bye Brushes!
We’ll try something a little lighter for our next photo. This is the result of a cat who isn’t particularly fond of makeup culture. That’s right, the kitty who started it all got tired of the unrealistic expectations placed on women’s physical appearance and decided to speak up.
Bye Brushes!
To show their disdain for modern-day beauty culture, this ferocious feline threw all of their owner’s makeup brushes around the bathroom. They’ll learn a lesson from that! If you don’t want this to happen again, don’t let your cat into the bathroom and instead train them!
Balayage?
According to those who keep up with the latest hair trends, balayage is a highlighting technique in which a colorist hand-paints color onto the hair. The end result is a sun-kissed look that is almost natural-looking. This isn’t even close to balayage; it’s downright blasphemous.
Balayage?
Although balayage is a skilled technique, it is not something that can be tried with a box of dye. Always consult a professional if you want professional-looking hair. If you do something without knowing what you’re doing, don’t expect it to turn out well!
Mustache
One other victim of Kylie Jenner’s lip challenge has been identified. In this challenge, participants suck their lips into round objects in the hopes of achieving the perfect pout. Side effects such as bruises, swollen lips, and itchy skin are all too common.
Mustache
Because of the viral challenge’s popularity, cosmetic companies began selling official lip enhancers. These items, too, came with instructions and were less dangerous than teens enforcing their own rules. You don’t want to be like this young lady!
Pink Sink
When it comes to home hair dye kits, it’s best to be prepared and organized ahead of time. Keep containers, gloves, and multiple surfaces on hand to avoid situations like this. Consider whether the effort is worthwhile and whether you would do it again.
Pink Sink
You’re likely to concede after one smear of bright pink dye on the bathroom floor and splatter the dye all over the place. When you see this picture, it’s difficult not to think about all the cleaning supplies required to remove these pink stains.
Design Is Done
Shaved undercuts are widely known, and some people prefer to have patterns or designs etched into their hair. For some daring fashionistas, this means leopard print patches, while for others, it’s the logo of their favorite sports team. To each his own, I suppose.
Design Is Done
This person went to the salon to have a bold geometric pattern shaved into their undercut. Rather, they walked out the door with a jumble of scribbled lines. Is it just us, or does the bottom section have the appearance of chicken feet?
How Much Is The Charge Then?
A salon can be the scene of a wide range of painful beauty screw-ups. One of the most common problems is that the hairstylist is not paying close attention to what you want or does not fully comprehend what you’ve requested.
How Much Is The Charge Then?
Some people come in with unrealistic expectations, while others are genuinely looking for a new look. The woman in this photo desired a bohemian, messy braid. Unfortunately, she ended up with a bird’s nest instead of a nest. We’re sorry for you!
Blender And The Dog
Beauty blenders are immensely useful to those who employ them. If you’ve invested in a beauty blender, it’s usually your go-to makeup application tool. Beauty blender users don’t want to use foundation brushes or apply makeup with their fingers; instead, they want a compact and squishy makeup sponge.
Blender And The Dog
Beauty blenders aren’t going away! You can imagine how upset this beauty blender owner was when she discovered her prized sponge had been chewed on by her dog. Even though it is past its prime, this blender has clearly blended its final face.
Blended Bronzer
Don’t let us forget the cardinal sin of a poorly blended bronzer as we’re on the current topic of blending. A poorly blended bronzer, as seen in this photo, can make a face appear ashen, unnatural, and even ridiculous. Yikes!
Blended Bronzer
Rather than slathering bronzer all over your cheeks, draw a short line outwards from the center of your ear. Then it’s just a matter of buffing and blending – and making sure you’re using the proper tools. As with all cosmetics, it’s best to apply makeup gradually.
Fake Tan
Women would go to extreme measures to improve their physical appearance. Whether we’re playing with makeup, dying our hair different colors, or painting our nails, we’re invested in the process. Some of these, on the other hand, are more muddled and painful than others.
Fake Tan
While fake tan can make us look great, it can also stain our clothes and soft furnishings. As a result, fake tan fans may wake up to find a perfectly orange silhouette of themselves on their bedsheets. What a work of art!
A Whitener?
There is some serious debate about whether or not charcoal toothpaste is safe. Some claim the mild abrasive whitens teeth, while others claim it simply weakens enamel. In any case, this individual’s experience with charcoal toothpaste has not been positive.
A Whitener?
We assume that the source of these shambles was charcoal powder, which appears to have gotten everywhere. This individual may not have thought about the consequences of dipping their whirring electric toothbrush into the pot. I wish you all the best with your cleaning!
Are These Bald Patches?
We’ll go over the great significance of patch testing once more. With pictures like this, how can you blame us? This picture was taken by Tracie Hashton, a member of a group of women who sued the hair brand Wen.
Are These Bald Patches?
The brand is popular in the non-shampooing “no-poo” world, but its products were clearly not performing as expected. Despite the company’s denial that its products cause harm, over 200 women have filed lawsuits against it. Patch testing is required!
Allergens
Another woman who has direct knowledge of the idea that “beauty is pain”: bought a box of cheap hair dye online and discovered that the instructions were not in English. Despite knowing nothing about the product, she slathered it on her head.
Allergens
As with other dye allergies, she managed to develop a blistering scalp, raw skin, and bald patches. After checking what was in the dye, this woman was horrified to discover that she had slapped multiple non-approved allergens onto her head.
Eyeshadow Palettes That Smell Sweet
Two-Faced Cosmetics sells a popular eyeshadow palette that looks and smells like chocolate. It’s called “The Chocolate Bar,” and it’s a set of chocolate-colored eyeshadows in a bar-shaped tray. But does that really taste like chocolate? No, not at all.
Eyeshadow Palettes That Smell Sweet
It’s easy to see how this mischievous little one mistook it for the real thing and went crazy with it. Of course, the owner of this palette is in a more difficult situation. That’s $40 worth of eyeshadow covered in teeny-tiny fingerprints.
Too Sticky
To be frank, the fact that so many women wear eyelashes or nail glue all the time must result in a slew of painful beauty mishaps. Given how easily a tiny tube of glue can go wrong, sticky products may require a different packaging approach.
Too Sticky
Is it feasible that they will all come in neon tubes? When taking this photo, someone mistakenly mistook their protective lip crème for a tube of lash adhesive. That couldn’t have been a fun experience. Read the label before you use anything!
Tattoo Removal
Do you recall that horrifying photo of a henna tattoo gone wrong? This one, on the other hand, is a complete disaster. Someone had a bad reaction to a home tattoo removal kit, resulting in scabbing and bubbling skin, as you can see.
Tattoo Removal
Before we proceed, it is best not to order one of these kits from the internet because they are still being investigated and approved. For the time being, stay away from anything containing corrosive chemicals. This kit contained TCA, a corrosive ingredient that burns the skin. This is agonizing pain.
Under The Bubbles
Let’s try something a little lighter…literally. These masks are enjoyable to wear and perform as advertised. Given some of the items on this list, that’s quite an accomplishment. When applied to the skin, the carbonated bubble masks expand as they oxidize with the air.
Under The Bubbles
Your skin will not fall off even if you resemble a foam version of the abominable snowman. This may suffocate you if you’re not familiar with it, but these bubble masks are said to exfoliate dead skin, unclog pores, and provide skin-beneficial ingredients.
Manicures
It’s time for another lockdown manicure. In this case, someone who is in desperate need of a manicure. This is the dreaded sight of a worn-out manicure, in which once-perfect colored gel polish is neatly sat on a nail. It’s turned into a lumpy, chipped jumble.
Manicures
Many people today would have picked the polish off at this point, so we must applaud this person for not doing so. We highly suggest soaking the nails in an acetone tray until the offending polish has been fully removed.
Corsets
On this list, we’ve already held one Kardashian-Jenner accountable for a painful beauty trend, and we’re going to do it again. Several members of the famous family used to sell waist trainers that looked like these. These were essentially modernized corsets that advertised the ability to “train” the waist to shrink.
Corsets
Yes, it is as ridiculous as it appears. Victorian corsets shifted women’s internal organs and caused excruciating muscle pain. Waist trainers aren’t much better, and they’ve never been proven to work. If you do not use it correctly, it may not turn out well.
Messy Manicures
For some reason, we feel relieved when we look at this photo. It’s pointless to be upset about this manicure because it is what it is. They are also the ones with five layers of thick nail polish on each of their fingertips.
Messy Manicures
Have a good time taking it out! As previously stated, being a nail technician requires a high level of skill. To put it another way, not everyone is capable of doing it. Patience, accuracy, and a steady hand are all required.
Cute Curls
Alisan Porter plays Curly Sue, a curly-haired homeless child with a heart of gold, in John Hughes’ final film. For a long time, the character was used to represent anyone with curly hair, such as this lady with Sue-like ringlets.
Cute Curls
We’re completely smitten by this woman’s expression as she inspects her hair — it’s priceless. To be frank, this isn’t the most impressive curling ironwork we’ve ever seen. We can only hope that this is a temporary position rather than a permanent one.
Walmart
Many people bleach their own hair by placing a plastic bag over the area and lightly blow-drying it. Salons do the same thing, but instead of grocery bags, they use plastic bonnets. The plastic logo that is already printed on the bag can be transferred when you place a bag on your head and apply heat.
Walmart
This woman’s hair had the word “Walmart” scrawled across it in this manner. This occurs frequently, and thankfully, it usually resolves itself. Try it again with plain plastic bags with no writing on them the next time, because this could happen again if you don’t.