A professional rugby player has shared a beauty treatment horror story after an eyebrow lamination procedure left her utterly shocked and regretting her decision.
The Eyebrow Transformation That Went Wrong
Emily Rudge, a women's rugby league player, decided to get her eyebrows laminated in pursuit of a bushier, more defined look. The popular treatment uses a chemical solution to straighten and set brow hairs in a uniform direction, creating a fuller appearance that can last for weeks. It is often marketed as ideal for those wanting to enhance their brows.
Before the treatment, Emily's eyebrows were in good shape, needing only a little neatening. She documented the process in a video, warning viewers to prepare themselves for the dramatic 'after' results. When she finally revealed her new brows, her expression said it all.
A Reveal Met With Disbelief
The video showed Emily covering her forehead with her hand before revealing eyebrows that appeared to have more than quadrupled in size. The brows were brushed up to an extreme degree, looking very thick in the middle and tapering off at the ends. Emily's reaction was one of clear dismay, with an audible expletive captured in the clip.
In the comments section of her post, the response was a mix of sympathy and disbelief. While some tried to offer positive reassurance, many agreed with Emily's own assessment. One person questioned why she felt she needed the treatment at all, stating her brows were "sound before." Another commenter joked she could now rock green face paint as Mr. Grinch.
One viewer even asked if the technician had used a Sharpie pen, highlighting the unnatural and overly dramatic result. An aesthetician who saw the video advised Emily to find someone to "fix this mess," rather than hoping the brows would shrink on their own.
Why Lamination Isn't For Everyone
This beauty mishap serves as a cautionary tale about choosing treatments that suit your natural features. Eyebrow lamination is specifically designed for people with sparse or uneven brows who desire a fuller look. For individuals like Emily, who already have bushy eyebrows, the process can backfire spectacularly.
The chemicals can make coarse, dense hair appear even more prominent and unruly, leading to an overly dramatic effect. Furthermore, the treatment can strip brows of their natural texture and shape, potentially causing dryness, brittleness, or breakage. The required maintenance for laminated brows can also be unnecessarily time-consuming for those who already have full eyebrows.
Emily Rudge's experience is a stark reminder that sometimes, less is more when it comes to beauty enhancements.
