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There’s a small handful of things you can treat yourself with. Scented candles, self-help books, home-made nachos, and rewatching every season of Girls are fine for a while. Until you stumble upon that pale figure staring back from the mirror. Chipped nails and undyed hair hint that the line has been crossed.

And sooner than you know it, your quarantined home turns into a DIY beauty salon. It charges nothing and covers all essential services from fake tan, manicure, and hair trimming. All executed by you—a professional rookie. Surprise surprise, a quarantine beauty fail accomplished! Bored Panda has compiled a list of the best lockdown beauty disasters that will either inspire or curb your enthusiasm for good.

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What could go wrong having my first buzz cut with the boys at 11PM without checking how much battery the razor has left

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does not matter, you will not meet anybody for the next month... (Except if you are sharing your picture..) ;-)

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Alex Bailey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you just shave it though? Trimmers, with length guides/guards are very good and really easy to use.

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I'm reluctant to call what my wife did to me a haircut. But here it is. Well done wife, another string to your bow

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Giving yourself some time to focus on you and relax may be exactly what you need the most. You may not have a better opportunity to focus on yourself than the quarantined days any time soon. But before getting yourself into a full-blown home-made spa, you might wanna know some tips about basic beauty treatments.

If you feel like you need a hair trim, you'd better take some time off from cutting altogether. Stay focused on your hair health and consider adding conditioning masks or moisturizing treatments to your beauty routine. After the crisis is over, you will be stunned to see your luscious locks well-rested and ready to take on the summer look.

Another great tip is to try washing your hair less. Start slow—skip days at a time and see how your locks are feeling. There are natural oils on our scalp that boost hair health, but we usually wash them all off in daily shampooing sessions.

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Quarantine + boredom + overconfidence = this monstrosity

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ponytail first and then chop of the end. Damp hair, smooth into a low ponytail and then keep the amount you cut off to a minimum. If you repeat the process from start to finish it ends up pretty even.

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Another great tip is washing your hair less. Start slow—skip days at a time and see how your locks are feeling. There are natural oils on our scalp that boost hair health, but we usually wash them all off in daily shampooing sessions.

You can definitely try out a quarantine nail salon at home. But it’s better to stay away from gel or dip manicures altogether. A regular polish of your fave color is a great way to get that lively look. Try out colors that you usually don’t wear—quarantine is a judgement-free zone, and it’s an excellent time to experiment a little.

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Today my partner learned that you shouldn’t put off a haircut until the apocalypse when the only person left to do it (we’re in NYC) is your girlfriend who has never even trimmed her own ends. He calls this look “Cambodian garbage Hitler.” 

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My kiddo cut his hair yesterday, then agreed to let me have a little fun with it before we fixed it.

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These quarantine cuts are amazing

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Jim Kang
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahaha. Is that a quarantine hair cut or a typical Walmart customer?

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Is anyone else struggling to adjust to their new at-home beauty routine? I accidentally burned my lip trying to wax yesterday… so painful. Tell me I’m not alone

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Mark
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeee, probably would have been less noticeable with a bit of hair on your top lip ;)

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Tried to cut my son's hair during quarantine, now he's gonna complain to the hotel manager

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Don't use your beard trimmer to cut your hair

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Chris Jones
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or if you do use the trimmer guards. Start with the highest number as you can always go shorter. Longer on top, shorter on back and sides. I have a six on top, and a combo of four, three, two as I get closer to the edges.

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Our son's hair was in desperate need of a haircut during quarantine. Husband and I took a wack at it. We had to stop before it got worse

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Chris Jones
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why don't people look at online guides? There are plenty of videos showing people how to do an easy trimmer haircut. It isn't difficult. My sister always did her sons hair.

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My buddy's wife convinced him to let her cut his hair while in quarantine. The results speak for themselves

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With the barbershop closed during quarantine, my wife tried her best...

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Chris Jones
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh, try your own nails for the duration. The break might do them some good as acrylics can damage the nail and in some cases cause fungal infections.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree, my first thought was "That's an infection waiting to happen." Now's the time to let your nails breathe.

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M Adams
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Short nails make it harder to harbor Covid19 underneath

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Bhadrika Love
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My nails split vertically; I use acrylics to avoid being in constant pain. I'm doing my best to patch them, not for looks.

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Veni Ch
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When this is over beauty salons will be rich...!! And desperate at what they have to deal with...

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Bored Silly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gross. Who is going to see these anyway. Its like wearing makeup during quarantine. Why? Let yr own nails breath. False nails make yr own nails brittle and thin.

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Dutch VanZandt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Trimming own nails and putting clear shellac on would have been a better option...

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Sarah Nunns
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, not a good look. And flesh coloured nail varnish should be banned!

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JJM
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh! no. That looks positively painful. From one who gets her nails done frequently I feel your pain.

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Anne Mitchell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have been doing my own acrylics for years. A bit time consuming but they always look great. Just practice.

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Scratch
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This person must be really tiny. A 355 ml can looks huge in their hand.

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Kim Bush
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let your natural nails breathe for a while, it'll make them stronger and you may find you like them better than those fake things (not to mention the money you'll save)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a little clean-cut would make them look better. Maybe order glue on instead from Amazon or Etsy, very easy to do and awesome designs, no fail.

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Liz Sahlin Johansson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“That’s not creepy at all” she lied through her teeth... I would have stopped at strike one.

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Kanga9ine
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bet you're adding up all the money you could have saved towards a trip you booked and got no refund so it's a moot point.

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Jenny Lorenz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok.... Ive been doing that since I was 11. Then just chip it off my skin when dry.

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Debra DeStefano
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They look great! They are your nails and just like hair it grows back. Do what makes you feel pretty and ignore the people who have nothing better to do than give out unsolicited criticism. My mom wore acrylics all my life and never had a single fungal infection or nail problem at all. Nails don't breathe, they continually replace themselves. You go girl!

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Lorrie Finley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nails don't breathe but at the cuticle they do. The tissue under them does. This is where the fungal infection starts.

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My mom: “Don’t worry, I used to give haircuts all the time”

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Uh oh, this looks weird. Maybe I should have googled how to give a haircut before jumping right in

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this the famous Kim Jung Un style? Now I understand why Donnie fell hopelssly in love with him....

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I’m not a hairdresser. Corona forced me to be a hair dresser. This is why I am not and should not be a hairdresser. (I had my phone in my hand and it accidentally took a burst pic which captured the “what have I done” look on my face)

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wife wanted to cut my hair for her birthday since I was overdue before quarantine started...

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would normally seem like an odd birthday present... but given the times...

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this Berber Carpet effect. Just want to curl my toes up in it right now.

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Alex Bailey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yikes. Never understood the desire for acrylics... all that filling-in hassle.

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