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Anyone have fake nails?

Neen33Neen33 member
in 3rd Trimester
I normally have acrylic nails and LOVE them, but I'm not sure how practical they'll be with LO. Thoughts?
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Re: Anyone have fake nails?

  • mrs.Awoodsmrs.Awoods

    They're not that sharp, so I don't think I'd be too worried about scratching, etc. I have long natural nails and plan on cutting them back before LO is here, but that's because they're a lot thinner than acrylic and sharp.

    My only concern would be having to maintain them once your LO gets here. The time factor alone would discourage me from getting them.

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  • chelsearosehickschelsearosehicks member
    My mom raised five kids and never went without her nails. I think you'll be fine. It's not like they're sharp or dangerous. In fact, my real nails could do more damage.
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  • Neen33Neen33 member
    Good to hear that others will be having nails. I guess I could keep them a little shorter and just be sure that they are well filed. DH fully supports me having them so I'm sure he wouldn't mind watching LO for me..
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  • angelenvyangelenvy

    I've had mine on for over 10 years and have NO intention of taking them off. (otherwise I end up with little boy hands)

    The only thing that concerns me is finding the time to get them done once the baby comes. I don't love the idea of bringing her to the salon with the odors but I see people do it all the time. It's just hard to sit there and let your nails dry when you have a crying baby next to you.

    I guess this ones gonna be trial & error for most of us.

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  • sadiwestsadiwest

    I have real (long) nails with acrylic over them and was told by the owner of the salon I use that I might want to consider 'active' length once LO arrives. I hadn't even thought of it but, as a parent, she said she think it'll be easier to maintain/attend to baby.

    Otherwise I hadn't thought about it. I've had them for so long, I feel more awkward without them.

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  • GTBrideKCGTBrideKC
    I do not.  You might want to consider the bacteria that grows under the fake nails when handling LO.  Grosses me out when I see a mom with fake nails reaching into LOs mouth to help with teething, etc. 
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  • Neen33Neen33 member
    Good point on the bacteria... I'll have to do a little research I think.
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  • rocksteady91@hotmail.comrocksteady91@hotmail.com
    i usu wear pink and white acrylics on the shorter side, but im taking a break. After years of working as a manicurist,you have no idea how dirty they can be,even if you are meticulous about keeping them clean. In NJ nurses are not allowed to have artificial nails,and im so glad!!!
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