Stop Being Your Own DIY Project

[@paigecolemakeup]

💀💀 WHY AM I IN THE THUMBNAIL???

[@pixiepatsy]

just so everyone knows the image on the left is sfx makeup and was used for clickbait 😂 paigecolemakeup is the makeup artist

[@poppycartergraphics120]

@@pixiepatsyoh she ate that up fr cause I thought that was real 😭

[@divestdreamer]

She definitely had me in the first half cause I thought she had a reaction or something 😭😭

[@BananaAreKool]

Omg I love glow up

[@rabbit0.023]

LMAOOOO

[@DiMagnolia]

My mom was just telling me about a lawsuit where this woman went to a spa where they had those fish that eat the dead skin off your feet… she had gotten that done before and it went fine, then the owner encouraged her to try a facial with that, and again it went fine. And THEN the owner encouraged her to do her whole body, claiming it was totally safe. The owner had the client get totally naked and climb into the tank, when the client said she felt uncomfortable and felt like something was wrong, the owner pushed her to stay inside for several minutes. She got an infection and her cl!t was destroyed. I’m 🤢 over the whole thing. The client did win the lawsuit and the owner was arrested because it’s very much illegal to do that where she owns and runs her spa.

[@pixiepatsy]

dude WTH 😭😭 one of the endless reasons why i don’t go outside lol

[@lavenderwashington5337]

Oh mah God!!!💀💀💀

[@d3j4vue]

I beg your pardon.........?

[@lillymurray8408]

Jesus Christ!! I can’t even imagine how painful that was. Also, I would’ve never stayed in. I would’ve got out and slapped her for telling me to stay in!

[@kaay.baabii3115]

Omg what’s it called I want to read about it

[@strawberrylemonadelioness]

There's a reason you need to go to YEARS of school for dentistry, you can't just do it as a sode job.

[@stepDog359]

As she said the dentist accesses what's necessary for the patient. They take x-rays because everyone's mouth is different. The dumbest part about this is the dentist does not make veneers, dentures ,implants. That job is for dental technicians. Dental technicians cannot touch the patients mouth it is illegal.

[@ninashaven]

I saw a clip of a ‘Veneer Tech’ saying “If you can do nails, you can do teeth” like WHAT 😧?!

[@stepDog359]

@ninashaven their are some similar materials used but the dentist is the only person who is officially cleared to diagnose and provide treatment. Their are dental technicians but they have absolutely no interactions with patients that's why you may have so many visits or fittings because they work along with each other

[@depressinggen]

Girl I am a DIY enthusiast 😭😭 I live in a country that doesn’t have that many people skilled to do beauty things the way I like em. And the ones that do charge an insane amount of money. I even went to beauty school because that’s how deep in the diy stuff I was in. Only went so that I could professionally do my own stuff 🤣🤣🤣

[@Marskilius]

I feel this on a deep level....

[@KateyMoseley]

I'm literally studying to be an aesthetics practitioner to be able to provide people with better access to it. I'm not untrained - I have a history in aseptic pharmacy as a pharmacy technician and have been a chemist for 10 years, so it's similar understanding just in a specific industry. Fun fact - I have an acrylate sensitivity thanks to a previous job I had (ink formulation) because the stuff is just a clear liquid in a lab so if someone hasn't had good glove hygiene, they leave it on door handles 😢

[@depressinggen]

@@KateyMoseley good luck 🫡 we need more professionals who actually care about clients and not just the money!

[@patsysolatzzo2962]

My wife became a nurse not for the job but so she can diy herself 😂

[@infinityentity]

Be the change you want to see in the world

[@OBSIDIANSTAR02]

As a nail tech, I never wanna put down people that want to do their own nails because of financial factors. However, I’ve had women come into the shop in tears because they over filed so much so that they DRILLED a hole through their nail bed because they bought a nail drill on Amazon. And yes!! You can definitely 100% develop an allergy to Acrylates. I wish more people were informed of the dangers of going to unsanitary establishments that don’t follow regulations set in place to protect clients. Be aware and safe out there beautiful people 🫶🏼

[@LilithsCosmicLounge]

Why can’t they just do press ons!!! Like girl!! Stop destroying your real, healthy nails and nail beds for fashion!! Like come on!! Go to the nail salon for special occasions and do press ons In between. Women have to do better taking care of themselves ❤

[@mentalalchemy4819]

I’ve been waxing, cutting, braiding, and dying my own hair since middle school. I started doing my own acrylic nails after having my daughter. It’s definitely worth it to learn. As long as you care enough to learn the right way, you can do it safely.

[@woundworship]

i cant believe i suffered through braces only for people to be doing it as a fashion thing now 😭😭😭

[@chelseashamim9148]

Ikr my scratched gums never recovered

[@batty_cats]

I had them for 6 years (6th grade all the way through high school) and it blows my mind that people are getting pseudo-braces for funsies. Like. Nonono. You didn't go through the panic of thinking you're going to choke on that pink putty they use to get a mold, the pain of having those metal brackets shoved on your molars and after you had your new rubber bands put in.... You didn't earn the right to wear them lmao. 🤣

[@styxvxn4435]

They hurt when tightened

[@simplydree]

I never had them but I severely need them and seeing people do them for fashion is just so bizarre to me 😭

[@caramellocs3]

@@simplydreesame 😢

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

Can we talk about the craze of women/girls that were encouraging each other to use hair glue to glue their lashes on? Like I had a whole debate one time about this topic and some people were mad at me because I insinuated that they lacked intellect. Because why else would you do this 😂

[@pixiepatsy]

girl i feel this so hard!! i’ve had debates in ig comment sections like how can anyone think that’s safe?? 😭

[@probablyjinxed]

⁠@@pixiepatsy no offense but you CANNOT debate insta users. not because they’re smart but because you cannot make them see sense lmao

[@Deevine_]

Some of the eyelash salons in my city use hair glue and have been for over 20 years.

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

@@LostSoulchild89 I mean at the end I could care less about what they decided to do because it’s not my body. I was mainly concerned about the young girls who were following their lead. I’m just always amazed at how foolish some of these adults can be but don’t negatively influence the kids too.

[@Man-ej6uv]

i did my acrylics on my own a while ago, i knew the process well enough so i did not hurt myself at all- they even survived a car accident so... that was impressive 😭

[@pixiepatsy]

the most important think is to be educated and do it safely! and i hope your recovery was smooth 😭

[@daynasafranek7807]

I did mine at home, got a nail infection because the nails lifted off the beds… my nails. I had to have them cut back with nippers (painful)… had to put cream on and take a prescription. My doctor told me I would be lucky if the ever grew back properly. I had to wear mittens in July because I had to type a lot a work. 😅 They grew back… and I never tried them at all. The infection turned my nails Christmas tree green… and it was horrendous. I also had to have the acrylics removed as well. Never again. 😂😅

[@amirah_lovey76]

I’ve been doing them at home since Covid and I’m now working on getting my cosmetology license. I practices a lot on fake hands than my own hands.

[@Crabbyblu]

youtube is such a wonderful resource. a lot of people who are professionals will post information for free but its also open to just randoms who can post misleading and dangerous stuff. gotta do research on who you're listening too

[@CraftyOne54]

I totally agree!

[@pixiepatsy]

THIS!

[@mariapaz6379]

This is a good moment to remind all the nail girlies to wear sunscreen on their fingers when getting gel nails. The UV damage is cumulative, so with every new aplication you are risking extra damage to your skin, be it in the shape of darkening, wrinkling and even cancer.

[@notmychairnotmyproblem]

It's not even UV anymore 💀 LED is now the standard.

[@user-fc2xk3uv8y]

​@@notmychairnotmyproblem not to mention you get more exposure to uv walking to your car after grocery shopping than you do using those lamps

[@mariapaz6379]

@@notmychairnotmyproblem both uv and led emit radiation, something called UVA rays, which have been linked to cancer. Now the likelihood of them being the sole reason for skin problems is extremely low, but using a small amount of sunscreen in the hands is not a big sacrifice either.

[@notfounderrornotfound]

​@@mariapaz6379 very little compared to the sun...

[@mariapaz6379]

@@notfounderrornotfound to which you also should wear sunscreen

[@pistol5978]

girl i actually cant focus on the video youre so pretty😭😭

[@tiffakang4525]

Super cute!

[@urbanrealism237]

No legit I’m mesmerized

[@pixiepatsy]

y’all are too nice ty 😭

[@JasmineGiles-iy4qy]

You're legit glazing, this makes absolutely no sense at all , how in tf can't you stay focused because of her appearance? That means you're watching her talk tf

[@Pianokeys-ee5of]

​@@JasmineGiles-iy4qy ...

[@bebop2523]

I gave myself an acrylic allergy, not from gel nails, but from press-on nail glue. I was doing DIY press-one regularly for years before I had my first allergic reaction. I woke up randomly at 1 AM with my entire body swollen and itchy and barely able to open my eyes because they were almost swollen shut. Went to the ER and nobody could figure out what was wrong with me. Passed a standard allergy test with no reactions to anything so had to wait several months for a specialized skin allergy test appointment. During this time I kept doing press on nails because I had no idea that was causing the reaction due to 1) the reaction was delayed, so it’s not like I would do my nails and then immediately swell up, it would happen 3-7 days after nail application so I didn’t realize there was any correlation and 2) the reaction wasn’t localized to my nails or my hands, it was my whole body, so I thought it was maybe my laundry detergent or body wash or something else, and 3) because it made me allergic to acrylics in all kinds of other products, even if I didn’t do my nails for a couple weeks I would still have reactions so that was even further reason why I had no idea what was causing it, it seemed completely random whenever I had a reaction. So I was unknowingly making my allergy even worse because I had no clue that is what was causing it due to the delayed full-body reaction. It was nine months between my first reaction and my skin allergy test results, and none of the medical professionals who I saw during that time had any idea what was wrong with me, nobody ever made the connection between my nails and this full-body allergic reaction.

[@ace.l.w]

I was lucky enough for my first tattoo with color to be SMALL (like, 3x3 inches is a generous estimate). I was also SUPER lucky for the doc I saw when I first started fearing what I THOUGHT was infection to have been knowledgeable in tattoos: I “just” have a metal allergy. If your ears are sensitive to any earrings at ALL, you have metal allergies, and you MUST be super careful before getting any tattoos with color. I’ll be having a (fortunately mild) reaction to the purple in my ankle tattoo for the rest of my life. Two or three years on, it gets a tiny bit swollen and itchy whenever I go for a long run. Even if you haven’t had any allergies before, if you’re planning on getting a tattoo with color, MAKE SURE you do a little patch test first (like with tiny dots in a hidden area). Paying the artist a little extra for their time for an allergy test is WAYYYYYY Better and cheaper than dealing with basically being implanted with metals you’re allergic to for the rest of your life* *btw, part of my undergrad degree was in chemistry, the rest was in physics. Even if the colors are “naturally derived”, the colors STILL COME FROM METALS!!! Even flowers and fruits get their colors from chemical complexes using transition metals. You might be able to eat the fruit or flower with no problem, but tattoo ink is tiny dots permanently implanted in your skin for your immune system to continually carry on to the next layer!!! If you’ve ever had ANY itching with earrings, you probably can NOT safely get a full color tattoo. It REALLY sucks, but it’s better than dealing with a lifelong allergic reaction to something you can’t really remove.

[@imlookingforthetoweroflear7871]

Thanks for the knowledge. Would later tattoo removal break up the metal and help flush it out?

[@ace.l.w]

@@imlookingforthetoweroflear7871 it would definitely depend on the pigment. By breaking up the little implanted “drops”, it will be more capable of exiting your system for sure, but the biocompatibility of the pigment is going to be a huge factor, and either way it will take a LOT of time and many sessions of laser removal. If you can figure out exactly what the pigment you’re reacting to is in advance, then an allergist MIGHT be able to suggest some things to help the process along (like medications that would eagerly bind to the metal, allowing your bloodstream to bring it to the kidneys), but that’s my guess from my chemistry background, not as an allergist.

[@nicoledenel]

I do my gel nails but I'm more careful now with applying it. I had had the polish drying in my finger and having the most annoying and desperate itch on my fingers. Now I don't care if the whole corner is missing polish, I don't want it touching my skin directly. I also got bored of the color quickly and did my nails twice a month, now I wait the the whole month to do my nails, no matter how much they have grown

[@pixiepatsy]

😭 once a month def sounds like a good move, the acrylic allergy freaks me out so much

[@malikmurphy3541]

I have an allergy to acrylic and gel also 😩, but i love and miss getting my nails and toes done, any tips on what i can do to still get them done but avoid the reaction?

[@cerisemin]

@@malikmurphy3541 maybe press ons or wudu nails

[@NerdGyrl101]

I do my own gel x as well but I always let me nails rest for at least a couple weeks in between. I’m even thinking of using my gel kit for custom press ons. I’m about to start trying out different nail glue to see what’s the best kind for press ons

[@Heyhowyadoin314]

Crowns over a dead tooth or teeth can cause neck and back pain and a host of a bunch of bad things. The nerve that is removed still leaves a dead tooth, that is the problem right there because you are not supposed to have anything dead in your mouth or body!

[@daughterofsekhmet81]

Oof I gave myself fangs with a nail file as a vampire-obsessed teen in the 90s. I already had sharp canines but I filed my second incisors until I looked like Claudia. I'm _shocked_ I never had any problems afterward, maybe I got lucky cause those teeth were already pretty round so I didn't have to file down too much enamel to make them pointy, but seriously don't ever file your teeth! I had the excuse of not knowing any better back then but we have the internet now lol

[@awi9407]

THIS IS RANDOM BUT LIKE WHY ARENT YOU VIRAL RN? LIKE THE QUALITY AND THE WAY I WAS SO ENGAGED HAD ME MAD LOST AS TO WHY THIS ONLY HAS 21 LIKES UR SO COOL OMG

[@pixiepatsy]

🥹 omg wow thank you!!

[@RozaTayla]

@@pixiepatsy i AGREE. i watch yOutubers for their content not the sub count but when i saw yours i was like damn this girl is gonna blow up any day now cause the quality is GIVING!!!!

[@pixiepatsy]

@@RozaTaylathank you!!

[@awi9407]

i always find fashion braces really odd- like as a teen with braces its weird seeing grown adults wearing them as a fashion statement or a sex appeal since having braces is associated with teenagers and minors and loads of people on social media re like "girls with braces are so fine"...like bro just SAY you like kids..

[@pixiepatsy]

yikes i’ve never even put that connection together…

[@plasticbag5308]

I find it weird you associate braces with minors 😮

[@perishedfortune]

@@plasticbag5308Minors are the only people getting braces most the time…?

[@depressinggen]

⁠@@perishedfortunesome people can’t afford braces until they’re adults. Not every adult that gets braces is a weirdo and braces aren’t exclusive to kids. Adult braces exist and they aren’t always cosmetic or aesthetic.

[@perishedfortune]

@@depressinggen neither are kids? Most kids have them because of medical reasons but even then insurance covers most cosmetic reasons too for braces. Also braces are almost always associated with the awkward teen phase, that’s probably one of the biggest cliches irl and in the media

[@ReesePieces4096]

I got my nails done like three weeks ago for my graduation, and correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think they did anything different from what you could do at your house? They cleaned up the cuticles and pulled out the UV lamp. The only difference is maybe a hand massage. These nail salons are not really regulated so I can’t see it making much more of a difference? Maybe gel nails are just harmful in general and you shouldn’t get them done often. That’s just a theory tho.

[@QT200ppm]

Heyo! I'm my state nail salons and barber shops are regulated by the public health department. They look at the type of products in use, the equipment, check for licenses, hygeine practices, and make occasional referrals to the worker/labor regulator (eg OSHA).

[@professionalbummer3274]

I hadn't heard about gel X until a few weeks ago (yes i live under a rock ty lmao) and I immediately was wondering how safe the product was bc even tho I don't know very much about nail stuff, I do know that putting all that wet product on it over and over SO MUCH and without properly curing it all the way in such a small amount of time is sketchy. I got my nails done once (tomboy from hell bullied into girlifying myself) and I immediately understood why those nails are made to last for 3+ weeks and done to a certain standard by professionals bc that shit looks DANGEROUS

[@Tsmil3s]

Once people do there research and do the gel x properly it’s fine. Your concern is so valid because I felt the same way but irelized after that the flash curing was just people being lazy and gel x is really good once you fully cure the gel.

[@KateyMoseley]

The risk occurs with all acrylics, not just gel nails. Even with ordinary nail polish the risk occurs. It's An occupational hazard for nail techs or anyone working with resin. It's why when you see a nail tech they are very careful about not getting any on your skin and ensuring it is fully cured before they proceed. It's also why they are careful about getting it on their skin. I have a sensitivity due to my previous job as an ink formulating chemist. We worked with acrylates, but at the start they are just a clear, runny liquid. If someone has poor glove hygiene it ends up on all the door handles.

[@talosheeg]

I agree with this! Im going to be doing my own gel nails at home BUT before i do that, i am going to be taking a class from my nail tech that i go to! Also i made sure to run each gel nail product i bought by her before it left my Amazon cart because if she doesnt approve it doesnt go on my nails! Im excited because its going to be a long class and i plan on taking as many notes as i can so i don't end up with that allergy.

[@cherryivana1129]

I’m not gone hold you when it comes acrylic nails, that’s why I’m only doing press ons🥴🥴 I ain’t tryna lose my nail beds

[@AbbiZika]

I thought it would be a great idea to start doing my own gel nails. I am a painter and do embroidery so how hard could this be?? I thought itd be an awesome way to save money. I thought i had educated myself enough about the allergy risks, but GIRL, when they say you cannot get this on your skin, you CANNOT GET ANY ON YOUR SKIN. I was pretty good at it, stayed well in the lines, but would occasionally get a bit on my cuticle. A couple months in and my nails were bumpy itchy and detaching from the nail bed. Please go to a PROFESSIONAL!!! Now i can never ever get fake nails again so i got nubs. Anyway thanks for spreading the word!❤

[@justiceconcepcion3694]

The filing teeth thing makes me wanna gag simply bc I can imagine the feeling of a nail file just sanding away my teeth. Just try to save up for veneers or llearn to love your teeth atp

[@kalisworl]

I still do my own gel x nails but I am aware of the risks. I don’t do them frequently & I try to be careful when I do them…but yea that seems like a horrible allergy to have. I also did my own lashes but it was a sensory nightmare, I didn’t have many issues w it in general though. The UV light near the eyes made me cringe I can’t believe ppl r being so reckless for some money…. Also I love ur piercings and ur makeup/skin looks so good

[@pixiepatsy]

i’m too impulsive with my look and too impatient to do it carefully so i’ll leave it up to the professionals 😂 and thank you so much!

[@andreannelea7664]

I learned how to give myself a good gel mani bc of the lockdown lol. I stay away from waxing myself. I use cluster lashes and do my own hair. I can’t live without getting a professional mani pedi that I can’t live without.

[@marleyandmitchg4204]

Omg not Dr. Ruben stitching that video! I really love him and his content so much, super informative

[@pixiepatsy]

i should’ve mentioned this in the video but he goes on to back up her claims for like an additional 2 minutes that was enough to make me stop 😭

[@beetle_bailey_bug]

I am OBSESSED with your vibes!!

[@MissTeaq]

A whole vibe!!! She IS lovely isn’t she!!! 🥰😍🥰

[@pixiepatsy]

❤️❤️

[@pixiepatsy]

🥹🫶🏾

[@SailorLavender]

YESSSS!!! That first TT! Back when I was deep into nail art and noticed that some of the content creators were wearing gloves while curing their gel polish, instinctually, I kept away from them. She confirmed my suspicions last year!

[@awi9407]

literally obsessed w this channel omg

[@Erica937.]

I really love the art behind you, to your left. It’s so beautiful

[@luciana.v.]

YOU'RE SO PRETTY OH MY GOODNESS. I cannot get over your beauty 😮🩷

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you so much🥹

[@idek9395]

can i just say you are one of the most stunning people i have everrr seennn omg a whole goddess frr

[@BeautyfulEYEkandy]

Same here with the gel x. Tried it once and experienced the same thing.

[@salmik_]

I really love your vibe! Happy to se a smaller creator get on my feed. Sending likes and a sub. Good luck!!

[@niquiidlewood9326]

I'm confused on the situation with the lady & the GelX nails. Sounds like she was already allergic to them prior to doing them herself. Obviously if you are allergic to the product, you shouldn't use it. I have been doing my own gel nails & it has saved me tons! .... Never heard of the UV lashes, but that is insane. I would never try that, even with a professional! ....

[@pixiepatsy]

the lady in the tiktok developed the allergy from doing gel nails on herself :/ but if it works for you that’s awesome! and i agree that i would never trust uv lashes

[@professionalbummer3274]

Over a period of time the product (if not cured correctly) can cause an allergy to develop. The way this happens is by the chemical bonds in the acrylic mimicking the amino acids in your body and that sends signals to your immune system to stop producing the correct acids in your body. It's a whole complicated thing and I'm not a doctor but I watched a doctor talk about it in depth and it's definitely real. Stay safe (like please wear a mask if you can) and make sure you're curing that product all the way bc if I'm understanding it right, it's because the product isn't cured all the way and that's what makes it happen.

[@jaciw]

Improper use of gel nail products can cause you to develop an allergy

[@KateyMoseley]

That's not how acrylate sensitivity works. Acrylate sensitivity is an acquired condition from repeated exposure to things containing those chemicals. It is a common occupation hazard for nail techs or anyone who works with resin. If a nail tech repeatedly gets any product on their skin, they increase the risk of acquiring the sensitivity. I used to be an ink formulation chemist. I am no longer an ink formulation chemist because I acquired an acrylate sensitivity. As a raw material, it is a clear runny liquid. If someone in a lab doesn't have good glove hygiene, they spread it around a workplace... door handles in communal spaces. I'm sensitive to skincare products I used to be absolutely fine with and can tell if I have put an acrylate containing cream on my body because it causes contact dermatitis. She was very likely not sensitive, but by doing the nails herself she was probably getting the gel on her skin. When a nail tech does your nails they are very careful to not get any on your actual skin to reduce the risk of acquiring a sensitivity to acrylates.

[@KateyMoseley]

​@professionalbummer3274 I'm curious where you found this explanation? Because acrylates/acrylics look nothing like an amino acid because they are missing the amino group. I've had a search through journals and really can't find anything.

[@astoldbydeszi7738]

It’s funny that she mentioned going to a reputable doctor for a BBL when most women in fact are not. They think they are but the sad truth is anyone with a medical license can perform cosmetic surgery in this country, board certification isn’t required. That’s why so many people are dying from bad surgeries. You should do a video about that as well.

[@meganclow6959]

7:02 this guy really is transforming this womans content 👁👄👁

[@pixiepatsy]

i should’ve mentioned that he talks for like 2 mins backing up her claims, i just didn’t want the clip to be too long 😭

[@Natalie-f7z]

this is very unrelated to the video but I just discovered your youtube videos and I thought you already had like millions of subscribers! Your videos are for sureee gonna go viral at one point girly they're so addicting to watch!!

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you!!!

[@todiann27]

I do my own nails and have been for the past 20 years, never had a problem.

[@Jas_24]

My first vid I'm seeing of yours. You are absolutely GORGEOUS 😍❤

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you❤️

[@idek9395]

this reminds me of that unlicensed lip injector selling fillers and their own needles on their website as well as courses to how to become an injector as well like PLS HOW DID WE GET HERE do people not realize how dangerous and scary and completely out of hand these diy beauty maintenance trends are getting???

[@michellej5121]

Really great video, i love doing my nails but it once I learned you can have reactions to the gel it totally changed my approach to getting them done. You are right research is key!

[@mewdyjewdy9759]

I had a severe gel polish/products two years ago. My nails/fingers turned black. I had corpse fingers. Luckily after treating my fingers they returned to normal.

[@juliagraciadelgado5761]

omg i remember a couple of adds on instagram talking about changing eye colour... like lit using a medical procedure as a beauty technique which can cause you some vision problems in the future lmao

[@pixiepatsy]

WTH there is absolutely no way 😅😭

[@MissTeaq]

@@pixiepatsy absolutely… Tiny from Escape had it done.

[@jkkimora6350]

soo glad you came up in my feed i love your commentary!

[@pixiepatsy]

glad you enjoyed!

[@stoogie375]

I don't hate the bleached brows.. at all as a matter of fact... everything is pretty

[@tehya3367]

You are seriously stunning

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you!

[@444vsalemslot]

i really love you already i watched 2 vids of you and you made me laugh so much.i hope you become really big later on

[@lalabaddie7452]

Yes i am back, I work as a dental assistant for many many years. 1. The UV light on the eyes, in dentistry we use a shield to protect the patients eyes and our eyes when we use it to cure dental fillings, yes it will be hot because it's like a light bulb, UV light is radiation bro, when it is applied close to an area and produces heat, and then used repeatedly especially over a long period of weeks, months years, it can cause damage to cells, can alter the way things grow back, can do damage to nerves, it's the same technology as x-rays dude. This is also why people should wear gloves when getting their nails done, so repeated exposures to hands don't continually age the skin and do damage. 2. Veneers, it involves more. When you come to a dental clinic, not only is oral health assessed, anatomy and lifestyle habits are taken into consideration to see if you are a good candidate. To get good seamless veneers we push back the gums with a cord, certain chemicals are applied to stop excessive bleeding, these are procedures a DR should do, mishandling can lead to infection. Also your anatomy is important because if you are a grinder, or if you bite a certain way things have to be planned so no damage is done to the opposite teeth. Your lifestyle habits are assessed to give you realistic idea of how long they last or if they are suitable, because teeth are like car tires, the way you use them will determine how long they last, if you go over bumps excessively, like to tokyo drift etc you got 2 years tops lol

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you so much for this added insight!

[@CrystalLC3]

You got my sub during the intro when it got to your "FAFO" part all whilst you were emanating absolute positivity and good vibes radiating beauty at that!! Haven't finished the video vut your personality and while vibe as I already said, AMAZING! CHEF'S KISS GIRL 🤌🏻💚✌🏻

[@CrystalLC3]

Oooo my misspelled words 🤭🤦🏻‍♀️ From now on I need to make sure I proof read after excitedly typing a comment 😄 🤣

[@KagomeMorino]

7:39 i feel this pain! Im allergic to so much its not funny. I cant use make up i cant use lip sticks. Most all lotions i have a reaction with.

[@pixiepatsy]

omg i can’t even imagine how hard it is to navigate life like that 😢

[@vvitch-mist20]

The video you showed about the user doing gel nails at home made me rethink doing it myself. Like I would rather budget $100 a month for nails than get an allergy to acrylics.

[@pixiepatsy]

definitely agree!

[@vvitch-mist20]

@@pixiepatsy ik you probably didn't intend this, but this got me thinking about our society is shoving this idea of hyper independence, and how you need to do everything yourself.

[@pixiepatsy]

😮 ooo that’s such an interesting take, def did not think about that before

[@vvitch-mist20]

@@pixiepatsy I remember watching another video about how doing favors for people doesn't exist. I do think this "do it yourself" culture has a lot to do with that.

[@ladylark10884]

girl you're literally so pretty you have gotta be a siren in disguise or sm 😭

[@Lalaacx3]

I’m actually relieved in a way that u have that weird eye phobia as well cuz I thought I was insane lol

[@Alysaah]

This is why i use gel x nails and paint them and apply bormal glue. Im scared of getting a rea tion. I used to do my nails none stop too.

[@queendygravy9437]

Enjoyed the content new subbie 🎉❤

[@trinityanderson859]

I love your vibes 🥺❤

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you! ❤️

[@NewtTheArtistic]

I have a chronic spinal infection and a bad allergy/tolerance to antibiotics because of the amount of exposure I’ve had to them since my bone cancer that was in the spine (same place)

[@NewtTheArtistic]

These allergies can affect every part of your life.

[@pixiepatsy]

i hope you are doing well hun 🥺

[@SweetiePie369]

Poor baby 😢❤

[@NewtTheArtistic]

@@pixiepatsy aww thank you. I’m doing as well as I can. Everything is looking okay right now.

[@Heyhowyadoin314]

Oh yeah, this one dermatologist told me the reason why I don’t get allergic reactions to things I’m allergic to is bc I drank orange juice. I guess the vitamin C helps with allergic reactions.

[@Jules744]

I saw that video on TikTok about the person that became allergic and it put the fear of God into me! My best friend is a nail tech and she stitched the video and said it's all true. Sadly that person got to teach us all this lesson.

[@HarmonycorexX]

this video is teaching me alot thank you for making it as a fellow small youtube i hope your channel does well

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you, same for you!

[@marci.curious]

Hello Miss Patsy☺️✌🏻 subbed, ❤ your Channel. The stuff you say makes me giggle, you're funny& entertaining! Also i def agree, don't DIY, or , if anyone DO, my advice "proceed with caution" & expect complications. I kinda feel lihe ut's askin' for trouble🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@gabrielledatascience]

Love your vibe

[@MissTeaq]

😊😍😊 Me too‼️ Isn’t she lovely‼️

[@pixiepatsy]

🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@jacquelinegutierrez611]

Me watching this while doing my nails with gel polish 😭😭😭 I’ve been doing my own nails with gel for 2-3 years and never going back to a salon not only is it cheaper for me but I’m soo much more gentle than the girls in the salon. But acrylic allergy is scary which is why you have to be SUPER CAREFUL NOT TO GET UNCURED GEL ON YOUR SKIN!! I can’t stress that enough. I’ve always loved painting my nails (reg polish) so I have a steady hand from practice and I would be so scared if I had super shaky hands. I do my nails every month or so also as a way to limit how often I come in contact with gel polish. But this why you need to watch informational videos from professionals who can provide correct information.

[@athenachristinemusic]

Love your personality, subbed! 💜

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you!

[@thatbasicwitch7468]

@the clip at 5:49 I am so surprised to know allergies to nail products are now becoming common. I remember when my allergies began, I felt awful and like nobody had the same issue. I started applying fake nails with the worse quality (usually old) Kiss glue when I was 12 years old. I didn't know any better so I would just reapply new nails twice a week and layer glue on top of each other. I also saw the videos online with the nails being pushed into the fake nail styling hands. I thought they were real (Because I was a dumb kid) and did that to myself. My cuticles never grew back how they should after this. I hate those videos, they never made it obvious then that it was a FAKE hand. I thought as a little girl you genuinely dig a cuticle pusher into your skin and push the nail in. This constant glue exposure for 4 years led to me developing an intense allergy to most nail products except plastic based press ons and adhesive tabs. This glue exposure and improper nail application also led to me developing permanent eczema on various parts of my body, eczema that's never gone away and I still suffer with it to this day. My nails can never grow like how they did, either. My nail issue began a little before the events of COVID, but worsened around COVID. The false nails side of Tiktok and other medias can be awful. I hope no child or person has to go through the shit I experienced (Mainly the shoving the false nail inside the cuticles and getting eczema thing). ----------------------------------------- (EDIT PART) I also forgot to add. When I try to apply nail glue now, my skin will swell around the false nails, inflame, and trigger my eczema. It also causes my skin to separate in layers around the false nails. It looks like a medieval torture and feels awful. I've never seen it get so bad to the point of causing the skin to go into a protective response and SEPERATING. Every time this happens, I have to go to my dermatologist and get antibiotic ointments and lotions. If I didn't do this, the skin would become infected and fill with yellow pus. --------------------------------------------- Media knocks the idea into most girls' heads that they are not beautiful without false nails or painted nails. It's very sad and very real. I remember even contacting some of the companies I bought glue from once I got older to suggest for them to give a warning on their nail products, but I was to blame and ended up almost getting into legal trouble for harassment. I wish people could go back to painting their nails and that being it, not temporary results with long-term damage.

[@sprig.sprout]

Stop using nail glue 😭 the allergy is going to get worse every time

[@thatbasicwitch7468]

@@sprig.sprout as said in my comment, I only use plastic based false nails now and adhesive sticker tabs.

[@sprig.sprout]

@@thatbasicwitch7468 you said in your comment “when I try to apply nail glue now” which makes it sound like you are still using it “now” so sorry for misunderstanding I guess? Adhesive tabs also have acrylates in them so maybe that’s why your eczema isn’t going away.

[@thatbasicwitch7468]

@@sprig.sprout by now I mean within the past year. As for the tabs, I have less of a reaction with them. I'm guaranteed to have a reaction with almost any beauty product, though

[@sprig.sprout]

@@thatbasicwitch7468 there is a chance that the allergy could worsen with every exposure, it might not.. but it also might. You do you though. Also want to throw out there that there may be acrylates you aren’t allergic to, there’s a brand called Light Elegance that uses a polymer with larger molecules so they don’t leach into your skin like HEMA and other acrylates with smaller molecules can. Like you said, not worth risking long term effects for temporary results.

[@Ceilingkatwatchesus]

Ok. Never heard of this channel and new subscriber💃🏿💃🏿🐾

[@MindYaOwnShiiii]

New subscriber!!! Love the content! I need to know about that 🦋 ring!! ❤❤❤❤

[@pixiepatsy]

thanks hun! it’s from cider

[@MindYaOwnShiiii]

It's beautiful as you are!! Loving the content

[@Danny-ii6jn]

I’m new here, you are absolutely STUNNING 🤩

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you 😭

[@Mamapule]

I tried to do my own lash extensions intant regret, im so happy i didn't hurt myself

[@pixiepatsy]

literally same, i tried once and never again 😭

[@Em-wk5ns]

In 2003 I thinking it's a good idea to bleached my black hair by myself at home. It's end with, I has orange hair and it looks so bad, I went to a professional hairdresser and he fix it and colored my hair in a beautiful dark aubergine/black. Save some money my ass 😅

[@alexanderson3993]

I tried wearing nails when I was younger but I hated how my nail beds would be so worn out and eye lash extensions literally hurt my eyes . Not sure if I’m allergic but one time was enough for me to. I don’t need fake lashes or nails in order to feel beautiful .

[@youknowimright1725]

Nails are pretty basic thing, everything has risks, even buying new makeup, but the risk of developing some horrible infection or, developing an allergy, getting really ill is really slim, people have been doing their nails at home for centuries, there's even one time use acrylic or Gel sets/kits in the goddam pharmacy. This is a non-issue. There's always the exception, but we don't base our decisions and risk assessment based on the 0.5% of the possibility or exception. It's not really something to consider when taking a decision. Driving is roughly 100x more dangerous and FATAL, but u don't stop driving or taking an Uber because of that, we do t even think about it most of the time when we get behind the wheel or as a passenger. So this ain't something to worry abt tbh.

[@pixiepatsy]

in this video i’m talking about beauty hacks, not the dangers of being on the road but to each their own!

[@bimbolecter9764]

Eh the problem is that people don't realize the damage over time. I see plenty of people who develop sensitivity to nail products and sometimes straight up allergies without realizing bc they think they just have "rough nails". So they don't get infections or anything catastrophic but they DO have damage from these diy

[@justiceconcepcion3694]

While everything has risks, we shouldn’t glamorize something that could be harmful. Like filing your teeth etc. if you wanna use an example like that, someone could easily say well drunk driving is a risk, so are you gonna do it? Just bc there’s plenty of things that are risky in this world. It’s more like yeah you can do it but do it at your own risk and research before you just go doing anything you see on TikTok.

[@mikaelawilliams5779]

Actually Gel nails have a huge risk. When done improperly you risk exposing your skin to those chemicals on the skin which makes it more likely to develop and allergy. Leave nails to the nails tech. They know how to properly clean the cuticle, avoide flooding the nail bed, and proper;y disposing of product. Plus with nails techs you get products from a repital source that will less likely to be expired.

[@kat-cg6dy]

are you okay?

[@shauhame6364]

it's nothing to do with the video's theme but your wall decoration is lit asf

[@Heyhowyadoin314]

Yes, I do my own nails and gel polish gets on my fingers bc I’m very much never precisely putting it on only the nail like in a salon. I get pain and itchy blisters! I’m gonna throw it all away!!!! Maybe I’ll get something else or discontinue all use of fake nails and products. I’m ok looking basic, that’s pretty much how I’ve been bc I have major depression and I feel like dying everyday so nails aren’t gonna make me feel that great!

[@MissTeaq]

☮️,💜&💡 💐🌷🌸🌼🌻🌼🌸🌷💐

[@mistymistymisty]

Subscribed! The DIY projects have truly gotten out of control

[@s04p11]

My mom got me a gel nail kit for my birthday when i was younger because i thought i could do it and i ruined my nails 😭 i wanted to take the color off my gel paint and i didnt wait long enough for the acitone to simmer and i basically scaped off my nail beds. I can still see the scrapes and damage on it 💔

[@cloudyairlines7355]

i wanted to start doing my own gel x nails at home but now i’m scared 😭 would using those cuticle protectors/guards help with avoiding an acrylate allergy?

[@bariatric-parasite]

i think so, but i could be wrong. its also good to wear a mask, especially if you're new cuz it will take me hours to perfect my nails so thats a lot of fumes. and so the dust doesn't get in your nose.

[@MuseSunflower]

I have always been a DIY, luxury on a budget lady but some of these are pushing it 🤣The idea of tooth filing made my entire body cringe. I didn't realize the press on/gel x nails could be so risky too. I don't do them anymore because I can never get them to last more than a few days

[@Duhgel]

underrated video

[@moonniieee]

Tretinoin gave me dry eyes. Helped with my skin so much but now I got this. There’s a chance it will go away (it’s getting a lot better day by day) but some people have it for a long time

[@DestinyRomero-kv7rx]

Wow I just started watching your channel and I got blown away on how beautiful You are😃

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you!

[@kaymark6744]

So I am a licensed cosmetologist, gel polish is not supposed to burn but it will in fact burn if you get it on your skin! One of the reasons it burns on skin is because the molecules contract when put under the uv light, on skin this can cause a weird feeling but doesn’t necessarily mean you are allergic! Also second you said cluster lashes last 4-8 weeks. Absolutely NOT!!! You’re lucky if you get professional lash extensions to last 4 weeks. Lash clusters are meant to last 4-10 days tops, depending on how you apply them and what glue is used. Just wanted to make a point to tell you that. But as stated be careful when doing diy beauty treatments. I’m surprised you didn’t mention the ppl doing diy filler or diy piercings lol 😂

[@pixiepatsy]

i was gonna mention that but didn’t want the video to be too long 😭 i’m thinking of making a part two tho 🫢

[@comalies]

youre so pretty and you have a really nice voice!

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you!!

[@moonfairy2325]

I have kinda bad tooth enamel cause of all my coffee drinking, gives me some sensitivity issues. Watching all these non-dentists giving people tooth gems and veneers actually hurts to watch, like that cannot be good 😬 Really great commentary btw, just subbed 😊

[@LetUsRamble]

In love with this channel so far :') love these type of videos you just inspire me to really hold on to me dream of doing video essays and stuff

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you so much! these kinds of comments keep ME going and inspired to make more content. if you wanna do video essays just start baby!! we are in this together 🫶🏾

[@LetUsRamble]

@@pixiepatsy 😭 im so glad keep at beautiful! ❤️ gonna hold onto this comment its so sweet and its definitely the kind push i needed to get the confidence to do it!!! Ur gonna get your cred girl!

[@pixiepatsy]

@@LetUsRambleand so will you! reach out to me for a collab once you get big 😉

[@kenialyss99]

Zora neale Hurston👀👀👀👀 SUBSCRIBED NOW YOU HAVE GOOD TASTE

[@pixiepatsy]

❤️❤️

[@ravenwhilde3949]

I lowkey find it really creepy when people get fashion braces. I know adult braces exist and all but the only people I've seen above the age of 18 getting fake braces are people very intent on getting a certain very gross audience that starts with the letter 'P' 👀

[@alexisrene5854]

You’re so pretty

[@erihebi]

I also have the same fear of my eyes popping out! My mom told me when I was younger that a Rockstar who did a ton of coke one day sneezed, and his eye came out from the pressure. I never looked it up, but that stuck with me, and now sometimes I think my eyes will pop out if I have too much sinus pressure when I sneeze or really just having pressure in them in general 😅

[@pixiepatsy]

NO WAY 😳😭

[@ashwilliams6080]

OMG THAT'S LOWY'S INTRO!

[@imsoyancy]

Just curious, after you watched the video of the girl who developed an acrylic allergy, did you go to verify it? You can develop any allergy as you get older. It kinda seems like you’re debunking TikTok’s with other tiktok videos. Maybe I misunderstood you. But yeah I won’t use a UV on my eyes that’s crazy!

[@pixiepatsy]

yeah that’s exactly what i did, i showed how these hacks work for some people and how it could be dangerous if not done safely. i should’ve mentioned that the doctor that stitched the video goes in to back up her statements for another 2 minutes and that was enough to scare me straight 😭

[@beautyininsanity421]

Even if a doctor agrees with her account, still be skeptical. There are doctors on SM that constantly get called out for posting false or sensationalized info. Always remember that cases like this are far from the norm, and that most folks use these products for years without any problems. We also don't know how safe and careful her application technique was, where she purchased her products, frequency of application, etc. Always err on the side of skepticism unless you can find a good number of peer reviewed reports from reputable sources to back up these claims.

[@msss7451]

I have basically always done my own bleaching my own dying my own waxing my own haircut, my own gel nails, my own dip nails all of it and I thought everybody else did too. I thought for the most part everybody was pretty much doing it themselves. I did not come to understand how much people relied on the salon and how often they were going to the salon and how much money they were spending at the salons until quarantine hit and there were people vocally complaining online about how they had gone to the salon every 3 to 4 weeks since they were like 16 to get their hair done and their nails done okay. I have never had the money to do that and I just assumed that everybody was pretty much as broke as I was and that for the most part unless it was a special occasion, whatever they were doing they were doing on their own The fact that people were demanding that salon personnel hair stylist nail text put their life at risk because they couldn't deal with not having these maintenance options for their beauty boggled. My mind

[@samiyahparen8407]

You could not have possibly thought that EVERYBODY did their own hair and gel or dip nails. That's ridiculous. Dip wasn't even a thing a decade or so ago so how would everybody just be doing it themselves. Many women only go to the salon for special occasions and otherwise don't wear polish at all and many go regularly as a form of self care. Most people now that bleaching your own hair is dangerous especially when you have zero knowledge of the chemicals you are mixing. So how would they be in the majority?

[@UnholyEllie]

Nails and eyebrows don’t make me that nervous… unless you’re dying your eyebrows and stuff.. but if you’re just doing simple nails, I haven’t had any issues. Also, never done gel or acrylic it’s always those press on from Walmart haha. I guess fake tan isn’t that bad either. But I could NEVER do the teeth, eyelashes, crazy stuff. 😅

[@itzjusICEx]

You are SO pretty btw.

[@pixiepatsy]

thank you 🥹

[@bongabonga8436]

I'm confused about the Gel X thing, is the problem that Gel X pops off easily, so you'd have to constantly do your nail over and over, which made the person become allergic? I got my nails done and i tried plastic tips for the first time, the curing was burninnngggg my natural nails. I always thought it was because my nails are very thin, is it actually a bad sign to prone to allergy or amateur nail tech?

[@DarthChu11]

Ohhh i loved this video

[@livybun]

I taught myself to do my own tape in hair extensions and it saves me thousands of dollars. But my hair is kinda damaged from it so, I see why DIY beauty isnt always perfect haha