13 Tales Of Nail Salon Nightmares

Manicure Horror Stories

13 Tales of Nail Salon Nightmares

A Nightmare on Nail Street

We searched Reddit to find 13 manicure horror stories that range from bleeding fingers to polish that only lasted two days. If you're a regular nail salon patron, you might want to stop reading now.

The following nail salon horror stories are sure to make you think twice about your next mani-pedi.

• "The first time I ever got acrylic nails was at the mall in the mid-90s. I got a guy who never spoke to me and used his bare hands to apply the acrylic. It was the most painful experience of my life." - Reddit user throwaway90219
• "Went to the nail lady in the salon a family friend worked at when I was in high school. I think probably 2001 and she used a fake diamond drill bit on my real nails and filed them down super thin. I ended up with permanent damage to my nails and they never grew back the same." - Reddit user bethelrose6
• "A woman went to her local salon to get acrylic nails but it all went horribly wrong as she got an infection and almost lost her finger." - Daily Mail

These are just a few of the many manicure horror stories that can be found online. If you're thinking about getting a manicure, be sure to do your research and choose a reputable salon. And if you experience any pain or discomfort during your manicure, be sure to speak up and ask for help.

Your nails are a beautiful part of your body, so don't let a bad manicure ruin them.