A common one is over - processing. If too much keratin is applied or left on for too long, it can make the hair look dull and lifeless instead of shiny and smooth. For example, I know someone who left the keratin treatment on for a bit longer than recommended, and her hair ended up looking flat and greasy for weeks.
Some horror stories involve allergic reactions. Since keratin products can have various chemicals in them, people might be allergic without knowing. One woman had a severe allergic reaction to a keratin conditioner. Her face swelled up and she had difficulty breathing. It was a really scary situation and she had to be rushed to the hospital. In the beauty industry, it's crucial to do proper patch tests but unfortunately, not all salons enforce this.
Another keratin horror story is the false promises. Many keratin products claim to give long - lasting results. But in reality, some people find that after a short period, their hair reverts back to its previous state or even gets worse. For instance, a man paid a lot for a keratin hair treatment that was supposed to keep his hair straight for months. But within a few weeks, his hair was just as frizzy as before, and he felt like he had wasted his money.
There was this one woman who got a keratin treatment and within a week her hair started to break off at the ends really badly. She had to cut her hair much shorter than she wanted to just to get rid of all the damaged parts. Another horror story is when the keratin treatment made the hair look greasy all the time. No matter how much she washed it, it still had that oily look. And some people have had allergic reactions to the keratin treatment, with their scalp getting red, itchy and swollen.
Well, one keratin horror story could be when someone had a keratin treatment on their hair. The product used was of poor quality. After the treatment, their hair became extremely brittle and started breaking off in chunks. It was a nightmare as they had to cut their hair really short to get rid of the damaged parts.
There are several things that can turn a keratin lash lift into a horror story. For instance, if the technician is not properly trained, they may not apply the keratin evenly. This can lead to some lashes being lifted more than others, creating an uneven look. In addition, some products used in the lash lift might not be of high quality. Low - quality keratin solutions can cause the lashes to lose their natural shine and flexibility, making them look dull and lifeless. And if the aftercare instructions are not followed properly, it can also lead to problems like premature drooping of the lashes.
My horror story was that during the keratin lash lift, the solution stung my eyes a bit. I'm not sure if it was a normal reaction or if something was wrong with the product. After that, my lashes became really dry and brittle. I had to use a lot of lash conditioner to try and get them back to normal.
Bad waxing experiences are common. For example, at some beach - side beauty places, the wax used is too hot or not of good quality. It can lead to severe burns on the skin. People end up with red, painful patches and sometimes even permanent scarring.
One common theme is the mismanagement of projects. For example, poor planning can lead to unrealistic deadlines, which then force developers to rush and make mistakes. Another theme is the issue of plagiarism, like when big companies steal ideas from smaller ones. Also, there are often problems with over - promising and under - delivering. A developer or a company might promise a game with amazing features, but in the end, due to various reasons like lack of resources or technical difficulties, they can't deliver what was promised.
Late or no - show vendors are quite common. For example, the DJ not showing up means no music for the party. It ruins the whole mood of the reception.
Denial of claims is a common one. Insurance companies may find reasons not to pay out, like undisclosed minor health issues for a life insurance claim.
One common one is bad haircuts. People see a trendy haircut on BuzzFeed and go to their stylist. But the stylist either misinterprets it or doesn't have the skills to pull it off. Another is makeup disasters like the wrong foundation shade that makes you look like a ghost or a clown. And then there are skin problems from using products that are not suitable for your skin type, like a super - drying face wash for people with dry skin.
There are also horror stories related to waxing. Some salons don't clean their equipment properly. A woman I know got an infection after getting a bikini wax at a not - so - clean salon. The area became red, swollen and painful. It was a really unpleasant experience and she had to see a doctor to get antibiotics.