Can You Get Acrylic Nails When You Re Pregnant. I still continue getting my nails done at a pretty reputable place that practices good hygiene. And while there have been no controlled studies looking at the safety of artificial nails in pregnant women consider how many chemicals are involved in applying filling filing and removing acrylic nails.
Medically reviewed by Kimberly Dishman MSN WHNP-BC RNC-OB on November 30 2016 Written by Ashley Marcin If youre pregnant youve probably already heard a million dos and donts. Yes pregnant women sometimes work in nail salons - that doesnt mean those chemicals are OK. While some nails get stronger during pregnancy some get weaker.
However acrylic nail treatments can give off a strong smell that you may find irritating and there may be a higher risk of infection with this treatment.
And those ladies work with acrylic and acetone all day long. However if you must apply acrylic nails you can take the following precautions. Yes pregnant women sometimes work in nail salons - that doesnt mean those chemicals are OK. Acrylics and gels.
