40+ Women Who Know Why “Beauty Is Pain†Better Than Anyone
We’ve all heard some variation of the phrase “beauty is suffering” since we were children. Whether it’s waxing, wearing high heels, or perfecting an up-do, women understand that there’s always a little discomfort before the big reveal. “Beauty is agony” takes on a whole new meaning for these women. We’ll go through some typical beauty blunders as well as the worst-case scenarios on this list. In fact, some of these images are so heinous that they should serve as major cautionary tales to the rest of us. Let’s get started!
SOS, Major Explosion
While some of our previous beauty gaffes have resulted in actual bodily harm, this one is more about emotional distress. After all, when a $40 tube of foundation splatters all over your mirror instead of your face, your stomach drops. This can happen by chance, but it’s more likely if you’ve just flown and your foundation has been exposed to fluctuating air pressure. In any case, there’s not much that can be done to salvage a foundation in this situation.
I Said Curled, Not Cut
Eyelash curlers aren’t to be trusted, as you’ll see throughout this list. It’s no surprise that they can leave your eyelid half-bald because they appear like little Victorian torture devices. Instead of having beautifully curled lashes, this person walked away with a missing clump of hair in the center of their eye.
I Said Curled, Not Cut
It’s not simply the fact that they ripped out their lashes that makes us feel bad for this person. Because there is nothing for the mascara to stick to, this will be very challenging to conceal.
Tingling In The Wrong Places
When someone’s regular shower gel ran out, they reached for Original Source Mint Shower Gel, which went viral. Tea tree oil has a powerful, almost medical aroma, while mint has a tingling sensation that is comparable. When these people decided to clean themselves with this shower gel, they utilized it in places where it wasn’t supposed to be.
Tingling In The Wrong Places
This individual went so far as to say that their experience with Original Source Mint Shower Gel caused them to develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Take that as a lesson to heart, all of you.
Pretty In Pink
It’s difficult not to laugh out loud when you see this photo. We’re sorry – we realize it’s a look gone wrong – but this person’s pink expression is just too much for us to bear. As you might expect, someone poured Lush Razzle Dazzle bath oil all over their skin, resulting in this terrible beauty disaster.
Pretty In Pink
It has been found that this particular bath oil is not meant to be applied directly to human skin in its undiluted state; rather, it is designed to be put into the bathtub after first being diluted, and then utilized in the tub.
Promise To Patch Test
On this list, we are going to sing the praises of the lowly patch test multiple times, and this is the first of those times. A patch test, for those who aren’t familiar with the term, is when a small amount of a product is put on a small area of your skin before a hair or beauty appointment.
Promise To Patch Test
This allows you to determine whether or not you have an allergy to the components of the product before they are applied all over your body. This individual visited a beautician to have artificial lashes placed, and as a result, they quickly developed a burning sensation and a bald lower lash line.
Don’t Grab The Gorilla Glue
Tessica Brown is a name that is well-known to anyone who uses Twitter on a regular basis. It’s true that you’re looking at the woman who, after she ran out of conventional hairspray, grabbed for the Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive can. It’s important to point out that ordinary hairspray and Gorilla Glue are not suitable alternatives for one another, so let’s take a moment to discuss this.
Don’t Grab The Gorilla Glue
The first is a beauty product that is widely available, and the second is a do-it-yourself project that has industrial strength. Anyway, Brown wound up at the emergency room with severe headaches and a scalp that was burning.
Please, Avert Your Eyes
This individual’s hair is very stunning; it is quite thick, and it has a lot of shine; therefore, it is very tough to look at this home haircut. The fact that they will still have lovely hair that is full of volume and shine is one silver lining to the inevitable catastrophe that will require them to get their hair cut into a bob.
Please, Avert Your Eyes
This is an example of a haircut that is required for those in quarantine. We really, truly hope that before hacking into the hair, this person at least attempted to separate the strands of hair. In either case, it is a serious offense against the head of hair that must never be repeated.
Makeup Mirror Up In Flames
We were completely taken aback when we saw this photo and learned that a makeup mirror can truly catch fire. This person placed their makeup mirror next to the window, which caused a tiny fire by reflecting the sunlight. As you can see, the flames obliterated several items and left a heap of unattractive ash in their wake.
Makeup Mirror Up In Flames
We’re stumped as to how to prevent this from happening in the future. How should mirrors be positioned in relation to windows and natural light? Is everything we own about to catch fire or be consumed by flames? We need your help!
Scars And Scabbing
Cara Delevingne’s bushy-browed models have inspired many ladies to seek larger and bolder brows.” A variety of methods are available, from HD brows to simple wax and tint, to achieve this look. At the salon, they requested that the colour, wax, and thread of their brows be applied to their eyebrows.
Scars And Scabbing
Something went wrong along the road because the brows aren’t intended to look like they do in this picture. Somewhere along the line, something went wrong. When this lady woke up, her eyebrows were red, scabbed over, and irritating. She also had scabs all over her face.
Flies On The Eyes
This illustration of how women realize when beauty comes at the cost of agony is truly humorous. Simply put, someone’s mother had sent them a message asking for assistance because she was having trouble applying her artificial eyelashes while wearing her spectacles. To this point, everything seems to make sense.
Flies On The Eyes
On the other hand, this mother’s daughter noticed a problem after she emailed her a snapshot of the circumstance to her daughter. It’s possible that this mother was attempting to attach a dead fly to her eyelid rather than a false lash, which is why she was having so much trouble. Absolutely revolting and absolutely hilarious at the same time.
Plenty Of Pus
On the off chance that you haven’t already figured it out, the images that are included on this list are going to be very disturbing. This includes a face that is covered in pus-filled pimples like the one shown above. This photograph was taken by a beauty blogger who, after getting a facial, discovered that her complexion had become significantly worse.
Plenty Of Pus
We have a strong suspicion that is not how things are intended to operate. This individual reported feeling satisfied immediately after receiving their facial; but, after a few days, her skin began to break out in pustules with a white cap.
Hold On The Heat Styling
Another genuinely iconic woman who understands that beauty comes at the cost of suffering is here. When Tori Locklear tried to curl her hair but ended up burning off a part of it in the process, the video went viral. The young girl, who was then 13 years old, shouted, “My hair just burnt off,” which caused the internet to erupt into fits of laughter.
Hold On The Heat Styling
The most essential thing that Tori Locklear taught us is that whenever we use a curling wand, we should always be sure to cover our hair with heat protection spray and pay attention to what we are doing. Amusingly, Locklear is currently collaborating with Pantene on the development of a hair instructional.
Not Feathered Or Fluffy
The events depicted in this picture are difficult to decipher, but one thing can be said with absolute certainty: those are some eyebrows that are definitely up for debate. We are going to make the assumption that this individual did not visit a salon in order to get this appearance since, if they did, the salon in question ought to be shut down immediately. Instead, we are going to presume that this person combed their own eyebrow hairs into neat, grass-like strands.
Not Feathered Or Fluffy
But even so, what could possibly motivate someone to behave in such a way? These terrible feathery eyebrows are a beauty crime that makes no sense at all and should be avoided at all costs.
Waxing Didn’t Work Out
Waxing is one of the most painful beauty treatments, but it is also one of the most effective. After all, removing hair from the follicle where it grows out of your skin is never going to be an easy or painless process. It goes without saying that some areas of the body are more sensitive than others.
Waxing Didn’t Work Out
When compared to the task of eliminating the whiskers that may grow around your top lip, pulling hair from a tough leg calf is a piece of cake. This individual made the decision to wax their upper lip, which resulted in them growing a lovely, red mustache. In the future, would you like us to suggest using hair removal cream?
Please, No More Purple
A person with pink skin has already been presented to us, and now we are meeting their friend with purple hands. This individual has obviously made the decision to give themselves a variety of different dye jobs, but for some reason, they are not utilizing the gloves that are often included with a home dye kit. Clearly, this is not a good idea.
Please, No More Purple
There is nothing else to be said outside the fact that this individual is going to have purple hands for the next few weeks. Unless, of course, they scrub it with some lemon juice and olive oil first.
Wanted, Waterproof Mascara
We have no choice but to hold this person responsible for their own aesthetic misfortune at this point because they could have easily avoided it by simply investing in some waterproof mascara. However, not all of us have the kind of foresight that would allow us to achieve anything like that.
Wanted, Waterproof Mascara
It’s possible that the person in question was unaware that the combination of sweat and black eyeliner paste would cause streaks on their face, but the fact remains that it does. This woman must have really been giving it her best since she has a face full of streaks like this one. When exercising, it is recommended to not wear any makeup at all if possible.
Falsely Advertised Face Masks
So, there’s a backstory to this particular instance. Cinnamon is the key ingredient in a facemask that one beauty blogger recommends making at home because of the “antioxidant, regenerative, and purifying characteristics” that cinnamon possesses. Cinnamon, on the other hand, is a component that should be avoided at all costs when applied topically because of its propensity to induce burns.
Falsely Advertised Face Masks
In point of fact, this plant can cause allergic reactions, which is one reason why it is rarely utilized in cosmetics and personal care products. Unfortunately, a large number of users who tried out this mask ended up with skin that was inflamed and burned. Listen up, there shouldn’t be any discomfort associated with using a face mask at all!
Messed Up Microblading
The individual in question had the intention of getting micro-blading done on their brows, however, the procedure turned out to be a complete and utter disaster. The terrible state that these brows are in is something that simply cannot be overstated. Microblading is essentially a form of eyebrow tattooing in which individual hair strokes are drawn on with a very fine blade.
Messed Up Microblading
After the procedure, you should have brows that look natural and are thicker than they were before. It is plainly evident from this that the eyebrows that have been micro blades are not done appropriately. These brushstrokes are much too broad and uniform to be mistaken for individual strands of hair.
Coloring Over The Lines
Over the course of the past year, a number of people have experimented with doing their own manicures and haircuts at home since they spent more time inside. However, they are not simple duties, and generally, they are carried out by persons who are trained and skilled in the relevant areas.
Coloring Over The Lines
When getting a manicure, your nails will first be shaped and buffed, then they will be coated with many layers of lacquer, and then each one will be cured individually. It appears that this individual did not hit the nail on the head and colored outside of the lines in practically every instance. What can we say?
This Was A Rash Decision
Okay, let’s move on to the next individual on our list, who unfortunately fell prey to the “Kylie Lip Challenge.” Teenagers were seen producing a vacuum using lids, small jars, or bottles as part of a trend that went viral in order to achieve swollen lips similar to those of Kylie Jenner, the youngest Kardashian sibling.
This Was A Rash Decision
The reality actress underwent lip enhancements at the time, but she told the public that she was just outlining her lips with cosmetics. She later admitted that she had the procedures done. Unfortunately, many adolescents who attempted this ended up with faces that were swelled, bruised, red, and covered with rashes.
Glued To This Look
We have previously witnessed Tessica Brown’s disastrous decision to use Gorilla Glue in place of hairspray, and now we are witnessing a situation that is strikingly similar. This sweet little girl made the decision to put on some false lashes, but instead of reaching for eyelash glue, she grabbed her bottle of super glue.
Glued To This Look
When her mother found out about it, we can only picture the expression on her face. You already know that applying superglue to any part of your body is a poor plan, so there’s no point in us trying to convince you otherwise. It’s the same as asking for discomfort.
Swollen And Scary
Here we are once more to have another conversation about the significance of patch tests. This individual neglected to get a patch test before dyeing her hair and consequently experienced a severe allergic response. It is clear that this individual’s entire head swelled up, and it is not surprising that they were taken to the emergency room as a result.
Swollen And Scary
The symptoms of this person’s allergic reaction didn’t start until the following day, much like the cases of some of the other allergic reactions on this list. In addition to that, the fact that this individual had utilized this exact dye in the past underscores the significance of conducting a patch test.
Angered By An Abscess
Now, I have a terrifying tale to share with you. A common accessory for women who have long hair is a hair tie worn around the wrist. If you store it in this convenient location, you won’t ever have to waste time searching for it when you find yourself in need of a scrunchie. However, there is a possibility that this seemingly harmless behavior will result in a great deal of suffering for those involved.
Angered By An Abscess
This individual discovered a bump on her arm and assumed it was caused by a spider bite. In point of fact, it was a big abscess that had been produced by bacteria that had become trapped behind the hair tie.
Burnt And Battered
With this photo of an arm that’s been burned and beaten up, we’re heading into some pretty terrible territory here. This photograph was taken by a British adolescent of 16 years of age who, while on holiday in Turkey, made the decision to have a henna tattoo. Unfortunately, the dreamcatcher pattern caused terrible burns and scabbing almost immediately after it was applied.
Burnt And Battered
It turns out that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union do not control the usage of p-paraphenylenediamine, the dye that was utilized in this tattoo. That indicates that this synthetic color will most likely result in scarring that is permanent.
Bye-Bye To My Brushes
Let’s change gears and look at something that’s a little bit more humorous for our following picture. What you see before you is the result of a cat that is not especially impressed with the culture of wearing cosmetics. That’s right, the cat who is to blame for this disaster is fed up with the high demands that are placed on the way women look physically and decided to take a stand against them.
Bye Bye To My Brushes
This furry tornado of a cat made it clear that it disapproved of the contemporary approach to beauty by scattering all of its owner’s makeup brushes over the bathroom. That will teach them a lesson!
Badly Done Balayage
Those who stay abreast of the latest trends in hair styling are aware that balayage is a highlighting procedure that involves the colorist painting the highlights into the hair by hand. The end result is a sun-kissed hue that is evenly blended and nearly appears natural. What we see in this photograph is nothing even close to balayage; in fact, it’s blasphemy.
Badly Done Balayage
Because balayage is a trained technique, not just everyone can go out and get a box of dye and give it a shot on their hair. Always go to a professional hair stylist if you want your hair to seem like it was done by a professional.
I Made My Own Mustache
Another person has fallen prey to the Kylie Jenner lip challenge, following in the footsteps of the previously documented case. In this challenge, participants try to achieve the ideal pout by pressing their lips into various rounded objects in the hopes that this will provide the desired result. They almost always end up with scrapes, swollen lips, and itchy skin as a result of their behavior.
I Made My Own Mustache
After this internet challenge became widespread, the beauty industry started producing and marketing official lip enhancers. The fact that these items came with instructions made them significantly safer than it would have been for teenagers to make up their own regulations.
Why Is My Sink Pink?
When it comes to hair color kits for the house, it’s important to be well-organized and well-prepared in advance. In order to avoid situations like this one, it is necessary to have a supply of containers, gloves, and numerous surfaces at your disposal.
Why Is My Sink Pink?
As soon as you get one smear of bright pink dye on the bathroom, the chances are that you will give up and splatter the thing all over the place as you realize what has happened. When you look at this picture, it’s impossible not to think of all the cleaning supplies that would be needed to get these pink stains out of the carpet.
Done With This Design
Some people choose to have patterns or designs etched into the shaved area of their hair, which is becoming increasingly trendy as shaved undercuts become more common. This can imply patches with leopard pattern for some daring fashionistas, while for others it might mean patches with the insignia of their favorite sports club. To each their own, wouldn’t you say?
Done With This Design
This individual went to the barbershop in order to have an undercut that featured a distinctive geometric design shaved into it. Instead, they came away with a collection of haphazard and unclear lines. Is it just our imagination, or does the bottom part have the appearance of chicken feet?
You’re Charging Me For This?
At a beauty salon, one is vulnerable to a wide variety of unpleasant and perhaps severe mishaps. One of the most typical problems is that the hairstylist either does not listen to what you want or is unable to do what you have requested. There are always customers who walk in with unrealistic expectations, but there are also those who are sincere in their pursuit of a daring new look.
You’re Charging Me For This?
The woman whose hair is shown above is going for a look that is simultaneously hipster, bohemian, and messy with her braid. She was unlucky enough to end up with something that looked like a bird’s nest when she was done. Our sincerest condolences…
My Dog Ate My Blender
People that use beauty blenders attach a significant amount of importance to them. When it comes to applying makeup, a beauty blender is almost always the instrument of choice for those who have already invested in one. Users of the Beauty Blender are not interested in foundation brushes or applications made with their fingers; rather, they are interested in that compact and squishy cosmetic sponge. Beauty blenders, forever!
My Dog Ate My Blender
So, try to put yourself in the owner of this beauty blender’s shoes when she found out that her dog had chewed on her much-loved sponge: it must have been excruciating. Obviously, this mixer is well past its prime and has already blended its last face.
Badly Blended Bronzer
And while we’re on the subject of blending, let’s not gloss over the cardinal sin that is a bronzer that isn’t properly blended. An improper application of bronzer gives the appearance of a pale, unnatural, and downright ludicrous face, as demonstrated by the image to the right.
Badly Blended Bronzer
Instead of applying bronzer all over your cheeks, draw a thin line radiating out from the middle of your ear. This will give the appearance of contouring your face. After that, it’s all about polishing and mixing, as well as choosing the appropriate tool for the job. When applying goods, it is best to do it in a progressive manner, as is the case with all types of makeup.
The Fake Tan Diaries
Women will go to tremendous lengths to improve their beauty in whatever way they can. We get really into the process of whatever it is that we’re doing, whether it’s trying out new looks with our cosmetics, coloring our hair, or painting our nails. On the other hand, certain ones of them are more difficult and unpleasant than others.
The Fake Tan Diaries
However, despite its ability to make us seem wonderful, fake tan has a tendency to transfer onto fabrics and soft furnishings. Fans of fake tans can now expect to find a precisely orange outline of themselves on their bedsheets when they awake in the morning. A masterpiece!
Isn’t This A Whitener?
There is some disagreement regarding the safety of using charcoal toothpaste, and this has given rise to some discussion. Some people believe that the mild abrasive actually whiten teeth, while others argue that all it does is erode the enamel on your teeth. In any case, this individual’s experience with charcoal toothpaste hasn’t exactly gone according to plan.
Isn’t This A Whitener?
We believe that charcoal powder was responsible for this disaster because it appears to have spread throughout the entire area. It’s possible that this person put their whirling electric toothbrush into the container without giving much thought to the consequences. I hope you enjoy cleaning!
Patch Test Or Bald Patches
We’ve come full circle and are back to discussing the significance of patch tests. With evidence such as this, how could you possibly blame us? This picture was shot by Tracie Hashton, one of the women who filed a lawsuit against the hair product firm Wen.
Patch Test Or Bald Patches
The company is well-known in the “no-poo” non-shampooing community; nonetheless, it became apparent that its products did not perform as they were intended to. Despite the fact that the hair manufacturer has refuted all allegations that their products are harmful, more than 200 women have filed a lawsuit against them. Test yourselves, people!
All About The Allergens
Another woman who has lived through the concept that “beauty is agony” is the subject of this article. This woman purchased an inexpensive box of hair dye online, but the instructions were only available in a language other than English. This woman applied the product all over her scalp despite the fact that she was unsure of the correct way to do so.
All About The Allergens
She ended up with a scorching scalp, raw skin, and areas of baldness, just like we’ve seen with other adverse reactions to the dye. When this woman checked the ingredients of the dye, she was startled to see that she had applied multiple allergies that were not permitted for use on her head.
Sweet Smelling Eyeshadow Palettes
Two-Faced, a well-known cosmetics brand, produces an eyeshadow palette that has both the appearance and the aroma of chocolate. It’s named “The Chocolate Bar,” and it comes with eyeshadows in tones that are reminiscent of chocolate, all arranged on a bar-shaped tray.
Sweet Smelling Eyeshadow Palettes
Because of this, we are able to comprehend why the naughty child has accepted it for the genuine article and has actually let go of his or her mischief. Obviously, the predicament is made a little bit more excruciating for the person who owns this palette. This eyeshadow, which cost $40, has now become covered in teeny, tiny fingerprints all over it.
Extra Sticky Lips
Sincerity compels me to admit that the fact that so many women carry false eyelashes or nail glue with them at all times must inevitably result in a great number of severe cosmetic accidents. Because we now know exactly what may go wrong with a small tube of glue, it’s possible that we need a different method for packing things that are sticky.
Extra Sticky Lips
Should all of them be packaged in neon-colored tubes or anything like that? The person who took this picture thought they were taking a picture of a tube of lash adhesive instead of their protective lip crème. That could not have had a pleasant flavor.
Terrible Tattoo Removal Kits
Do you remember seeing that horrifying picture of a henna tattoo that went horribly wrong? To be honest, this one is a lot worse. Someone had a severe reaction to a home tattoo removal kit, which left them with scabbing and bubbling flesh, as can be seen. Before we continue, it is strongly recommended that you do not place an order for one of these kits online as they are still in the process of being researched and approved.
Terrible Tattoo Removal Kits
At least for the time being, you should steer clear of anything that includes corrosive compounds. This particular package includes corrosive TCA, which is a chemical that causes the skin to burn and peel off. The suffering has just begun.
Buried Under The Bubbles
And now for something that will perhaps put a smile on your face… It’s a lot of fun to put these masks on, and they really do what they say they will. That’s a fairly good accomplishment taking into consideration some of the risky products on this list. These carbonated bubble masks expand after they are applied to the skin because the mask oxidizes when it comes into contact with air.
Buried Under The Bubbles
Even while you might look like a foam version of the abominable snowman, at least your skin won’t peel off. It is claimed that using these bubble masks can assist to remove dead skin, clearing out clogged pores, and delivering chemicals that are beneficial to the skin.
Lovely Lockdown Manicures
It’s time for yet another manicure under lock and key. Or, in this particular instance, a person who has a requirement for a lockdown manicure. This is the unsettling look of a grown-out manicure, in which a color gel polish that was originally applied to a nail so that it would sit nicely on the nail has become chipped and uneven. It is currently a lumpy and chipped mess.
Lovely Lockdown Manicures
At this point, the vast majority of people would have scraped off the polish; therefore, we have to congratulate the individual in question for not doing so. We recommend soaking the nails in a tray of acetone for as long as necessary in order to remove the irritating nail polish.
That’s A Waist Of Money
Sigh. On this particular list, we have already assigned blame to one Kardashian-Jenner for a problematic beauty trend, and now we are going to do it again. There was a time when numerous members of the famous family sold waist trainers very similar to the ones being sold here. These were basically modernized corsets that made the claim to “train” the waist into having a lower circumference. Indeed, it is every bit as absurd as it appears.
That’s A Waist Of Money
When women wore corsets in the Victorian era, their internal organs would shift around, and they would experience excruciating muscle agony as a result. Waist trainers are not significantly better, and there is no evidence that they function at all.
Marvelously Messy Manicures
You should know that for some reason, looking at this photo makes us feel a sense of relief. Because this manicure was done so poorly, there is no point in becoming irritated about it because it already is what it is. In addition to this, each of their fingertips is covered in five layers of thick nail paint due to the fact that they were the ones who applied it. Have a good day getting rid of that!
Marvelously Messy Manicures
As was just mentioned, providing nail care services requires a high level of expertise. This indicates that not everyone is capable of doing it. Patience, precision, and a steady hand are all necessities for this task.
Cute Like Curly Sue
Alisan Porter plays the role of the homeless kid with curly hair and a good heart in the final film directed by John Hughes. The film is titled Curly Sue. For a period of time, the character served as a stand-in for anyone with curly hair, such as this woman who had ringlets like Sue.
Cute Like Curly Sue
To tell you the truth, we can’t get enough of the hilarious grin of amusement on this woman’s face as she examines her hair; it’s simply irresistible. It’s true that this isn’t the most impressive work done with a curling iron that we’ve ever seen. Our only expectation is that it will be a short-term position rather than a permanent one.
Welcome To Walmart
People who bleach their own hair will frequently place a plastic bag over the area they are bleaching and then lightly blow-dry it afterward. This is also done at salons, but rather than using grocery bags, they use plastic bonnets. The trouble is, that putting a bag on your head and applying heat can cause the plastic logo that is already printed on the bag to transfer onto your skull.
Welcome To Walmart
Because of this, the word “Walmart” is now permanently emblazoned over the back of the woman’s head. This does happen very frequently, but happily, it typically just disappears after a quick wash.