Gel nails

Babyfoley4 · June 2015

does anyone know if gel nails with no chip color are safe while pregnant?

Peach&Dan · June 2015

I'm a licensed nail technician and yes they are safe.

Babyfoley4 · June 2015

I've heard about the fumes that come off when they are drilling. Would you recommend wearing a mask?

Peach&Dan · June 2015

The only nail related service that you must avoid while pregnant is a foot massage above your ankle, which you get during a pedicure. Never allow anyone to massage your feet above the ankle because the massage can induce labor.

Gingerella8 · June 2015

I've been getting gel manicures my whole pregnancy (I'm 19.5 weeks). My manicurist is also pregnant with her 3rd.

Peach&Dan · June 2015

@Babyfoley4, yes I do recommend wearing a mask while receiving gels or acrylic while pregnant. Both are toxic and definitely not good to breathe in. I prefer my pregnant clients to wear masks.

Jessie42613 · June 2015

Peach&Dan said:
The only nail related service that you must avoid while pregnant is a foot massage above your ankle, which you get during a pedicure. Never allow anyone to massage your feet above the ankle because the massage can induce labor.

Girl if this were true the nail salons would be overrun with 40-week pregnant ladies dying to evict their babies.

This can induce labor the same way spicy foods and long walks can. Come on.

Peach&Dan · June 2015

@Jessie42613... You have the right to believe what you want but with all due respect I'm the licensed nail technician with the education and training. I'm self employed and very good at what I do. Enjoy your day.

bsckgb7 · June 2015

Lurker here

https://www.myoscrip.com/massage-on-the-table/2014/5/20/is-ankle-massage-safe-during-pregnancy

Peach&Dan · June 2015

Read my post!!! I said ABOVE the ankle! WRONG! You pay the $10,000 for education, etc..... and then tell me what I know and dont. You're probably going to some discount shop that's full of illegal implements, etc... and paying $25 for a set of acrylic! I don't own a chop shop. My salon is upscale and all of my employees are licensed.

Jessie42613 · June 2015

Peach&Dan said:
Read my post!!! I said ABOVE the ankle! WRONG! You pay the $10,000 for education, etc..... and then tell me what I know and dont. You're probably going to some discount shop that's full of illegal implements, etc... and paying $25 for a set of acrylic! I don't own a chop shop. My salon is upscale and all of my employees are licensed.

I'm not trying to be argumentative but you are a nail tech. You have an education in that area. Awesome. I love my nail tech. She makes my life nicer.

But unless you majored in nail tech with a minor in obstetrics, please stop spreading that old wives tale. No woman is going to go into labor by having her legs massaged. If you were taught that in school, I'm sorry but you were taught bunk science.

queenwog · June 2015

Dang, that escalated quickly. No offense, but I don't think whoever taught you that is trained in all things related to childbirth, so somehow I don't see credibility there. If there were any proven effective methods for naturally inducing labor, they would be taught in medical school and OBs and midwives would be aware. Not the school where you got your education as an esthetician (pardon me if that's not your title, I don't know these things). It's like a chef saying he can't serve spicy food to pregnant women because it might induce labor.

No need for butthurt.

HarryPotterandCats · June 2015

***lurker***

@peach&dan , I am a massage therapist for 2 and a half years and I do prenatal massage. Around the ankles and feet can most definitely get massaged during pregnancy. It can't be worked deep but it most def can get worked . A nail tech definitely doesn't get to say if a women can get her feet worked during pregnancy. Sorry not sorry. Don't give women advice when you aren't certified to do so in that aspect.

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