Fake nails

Alextapia

Is it ok to get your nails done?

YummeeCookee

Yes, its fine as long as youre not in the salon everyday and inhaling those products or something. I get gel manicures and really enjoy the time to myself to relax.  It also makes me feel "pretty" and good about myself when everything else about my body is going crazy w pregnancy.

Alextapia

I will treat myself. There's just so many do's and dont's. I'm glad it's safe.

WashingtonQueen

Yep, it's fine. However something to consider, fake nails get in the way big time when caring for a newborn.

mplesset23

It's fine.  I had them for my entire first pregnancy and most of this one.  The main issue is the smells and whether or not you can handle them.

I don't recommend the new gel polish though.  The fact that you have to soak your hands every timein acetone isn't the best thing for you, but regular acrylic or gel nails are fine.

PetuniaFeatherbottom

Go for it. The only issue is that when you're recuperating, you'll be really busy and tired for weeks, and will probably neglect the crucial fill in. That's what happened to me last time. I think I'll just keep me natural, no acrylic and just get manicures from here on out, so they don't look lousy while I'm home with the new junior.

tesskerr

mplesset23 said:

It's fine.  I had them for my entire first pregnancy and most of this one.  The main issue is the smells and whether or not you can handle them.

I don't recommend the new gel polish though.  The fact that you have to soak your hands every timein acetone isn't the best thing for you, but regular acrylic or gel nails are fine.

I use acetone wraps in my salon, hardly any gets on your skin. Most clients get 4 weeks out of the polish.