I went for a brow wax but it was a big mistake – my face was totally swollen for five weeks
A WOMAN has revealed that she went for an eyebrow wax, but it turned out to be a big mistake.
The beauty fan, Tamika Cleggett-Murphy, from Perth, Australia, explained that she was hospitalised for a severe allergic reaction after she discovered her eyebrows had been tinted without her knowledge.
Tamika claimed that she knew she was allergic to eyebrow tint, so had requested her brows be simply waxed and coloured with pencil.
However, at the end of the session, her eyebrows soon became irritated and she was stunned to find out that tint was applied without her consent.
Not only were her eyebrows incredibly red and sore, but her whole face was left swollen.
Posting the fail on social media, Tamika explained: “Went in for a brow wax and they applied tint.
“I already knew I was allergic, unfortunately they didn’t advise they were tinting my eyebrows.
“I’m allergic to the tint – this video is to spread awareness to speak up about allergies and get patch tested first.
“This video is for awareness.”
The beauty fan later explained that her face was totally swollen for five weeks, as she confirmed “because they waxed then tinted it made my reaction a lot worse.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @tcleggett, has clearly shocked many, as it has quickly ragged up a staggering 285,800 views.
Social media users were stunned at Tamika’s reaction and many took to the comments to express this.
One person said: “Omg stop it. I’m so sorry for laughing. Are you ok now bestie?” to which Tamika explained “The only thing you can do is laugh it off – I’m good thank you.”
Another added: “Omg hope you’re ok.”
A third commented: “Wow that’s one hell of an allergic reaction.”
Whilst someone else chimed in: “I hope you sue them.”
Meanwhile, another user asked: “Will you ever trust anyone again? I wouldn’t.” to which Tameka replied “I just tell everyone now.”
At the same time, many joked that Tamika looked like an alien as a result of the reaction.
One user posted: “Take me to your leader.” alongside the alien emoji.
Whilst another shared the alien emoji and noted: “She’s one of us.”
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