Princess_Lily
New member
I'm a 4 month pregnant woman. I have been contemplating getting acrylic nails or gels since my 1st Trimester, because I used to be able to do my own manicure every single week at home, however regardless of how much time and energy (and protein) I put into my own nails, they never grew passed my finger tip without splitting or breaking - even with the prenatals and protein.
I spoke to my doctor, and they said that I could go get my nails done, as long as its in a well ventalated salon, and I don't need to wear a mask.
Now the reason I am choosing Acrylics over Gels, is because I live in a town where gels range $75+ ($50.00 for Fills) and Acrylics are only $22.00 for a full set. We don't have the money for the upkeep of gels its just too expensive, but we can reason every two weeks $17.00 fills!
I understand it might be harder when we have a newborn to get fills, but I think it gives me a little pampering that I don't do for myself as often as I should. My husband is always telling me to enjoy a beauty day every now and again, but I'm the type of person who would rather spend money on others than myself. However, since I got pregnant, I don't feel myself and what better way to add my pregnancy glow while carrying a beach ball is to show off the bling of my wedding ring set and my french manicure - right?
Anyway, my question is, are their any mothers on this forum that have experience with having acrylics when they are pregnant and/or have a baby?
I spoke to my doctor, and they said that I could go get my nails done, as long as its in a well ventalated salon, and I don't need to wear a mask.
I understand it might be harder when we have a newborn to get fills, but I think it gives me a little pampering that I don't do for myself as often as I should. My husband is always telling me to enjoy a beauty day every now and again, but I'm the type of person who would rather spend money on others than myself. However, since I got pregnant, I don't feel myself and what better way to add my pregnancy glow while carrying a beach ball is to show off the bling of my wedding ring set and my french manicure - right?
Anyway, my question is, are their any mothers on this forum that have experience with having acrylics when they are pregnant and/or have a baby?