Gel manicure?

rbp
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Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 12:44:03 GMT -5

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Post by rbp on May 2, 2014 12:44:03 GMT -5

I am planning to get a pedicure before our vacation, and I'd love to get a gel manicure as well. (I hate paying for regular manis because they last for like two days on my nails.) Do any of you know this is safe during pregnancy? I'm only asking because I know the chemicals used in the gel polish are kind of icky. I didn't ask my doctor because I could feel him getting annoyed at the real questions I had, and this seemed awfully frivolous. :-#

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bowies Elder Posts: 23,624 Likes: 56,282	Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 13:10:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bowies on May 2, 2014 13:10:51 GMT -5 I think you'd be OK if the salon is well-ventilated and they don't cut your cuticles.
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Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 13:15:02 GMT -5 mrspost08 likes this

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Post by aqualuv on May 2, 2014 13:15:02 GMT -5

I would say its ok, but this is coming from the person that eats soft cheeses and the occassional hot dog (I've had 2 so far this pregnancy).

I agree to make sure the salon is well ventilated. Otherwise I've seen pregnant women with acrylic nails in the salon before.

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Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 13:44:04 GMT -5 aqualuv likes this

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Post by narockshard on May 2, 2014 13:44:04 GMT -5

Haha, I forgot hot dogs might be on the "no" list...oops. They're always cooked when I've eaten them at least?

Anyway, no idea if it's technically safe, but I got a gel manicure around 20 weeks and everything still seems to be fine! I plan on getting another before the baby comes too.

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teeah22 Full Member Posts: 3,909 Likes: 6,895	Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 14:39:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by teeah22 on May 2, 2014 14:39:08 GMT -5 I DIY them sometimes, they're not something I'm worried about personally.
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robyn Full Member Posts: 2,439 Likes: 2,676	Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 14:40:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by robyn on May 2, 2014 14:40:51 GMT -5 My BFF DIY's them and I've had probably 10 since I got pregnant. They're fine.
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SJ Elder Posts: 11,590 Likes: 10,254	Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 14:45:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SJ on May 2, 2014 14:45:19 GMT -5 I feel totally comfortable getting both regular and gel manicures. I am also still coloring my hair. I don't have any data/science to back that up though.
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starlily Elder Posts: 12,360 Likes: 10,672	Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 15:18:25 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by starlily on May 2, 2014 15:18:25 GMT -5 As long as the salon is well ventilated, I wouldn't worry about this at all.
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vtdiamond Senior Member Posts: 5,744 Likes: 3,295	Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 15:19:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vtdiamond on May 2, 2014 15:19:38 GMT -5 May 2, 2014 14:45:19 GMT -5 SJ said: I feel totally comfortable getting both regular and gel manicures. I am also still coloring my hair. I don't have any data/science to back that up though. Ditto this.
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rbp Senior Member Posts: 9,427 Likes: 10,332	Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 15:24:29 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App robyn and miss.colorado like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rbp on May 2, 2014 15:24:29 GMT -5 Booked my appointment. Thanks ladies!
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mrspost08 Full Member Posts: 4,730 Likes: 6,575	Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 18:55:53 GMT -5 via mobile shekels1222 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mrspost08 on May 2, 2014 18:55:53 GMT -5 I want to get one now before vacation!
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rbp Senior Member Posts: 9,427 Likes: 10,332	Gel manicure? May 2, 2014 19:41:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rbp on May 2, 2014 19:41:34 GMT -5 May 2, 2014 18:55:53 GMT -5 mrspost08 said: I want to get one now before vacation! Doooooo it. (devil)
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aqualuv Full Member Posts: 2,654 Likes: 6,470	Gel manicure? May 3, 2014 7:04:50 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aqualuv on May 3, 2014 7:04:50 GMT -5 May 2, 2014 18:55:53 GMT -5 mrspost08 said: I want to get one now before vacation! I feel like for vacations a gel manicure is a must.
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Post by rbp on May 2, 2014 12:44:03 GMT -5

Post by bowies on May 2, 2014 13:10:51 GMT -5

Post by aqualuv on May 2, 2014 13:15:02 GMT -5

Post by narockshard on May 2, 2014 13:44:04 GMT -5

Post by teeah22 on May 2, 2014 14:39:08 GMT -5

Post by robyn on May 2, 2014 14:40:51 GMT -5

Post by SJ on May 2, 2014 14:45:19 GMT -5

Post by starlily on May 2, 2014 15:18:25 GMT -5

Post by vtdiamond on May 2, 2014 15:19:38 GMT -5

Post by rbp on May 2, 2014 15:24:29 GMT -5

Post by mrspost08 on May 2, 2014 18:55:53 GMT -5

Post by rbp on May 2, 2014 19:41:34 GMT -5

Post by aqualuv on May 3, 2014 7:04:50 GMT -5