Nail extension in recent years has become quite a common procedure. Many women resort to various methods of lengthening their nails, which allows them to feel more confident. This article will help to understand whether it is possible to build up nails during pregnancy, and what restrictions exist for this procedure.
Features of the procedure
There are several ways to lengthen nails. So, you can make them longer by applying gel or acrylic. These materials are currently used for nail extension most often.
The choice of method of building depends on many factors. Moreover, there are adherents of both one and the other option for lengthening the nails. Building experts note that if a woman chooses to carry out such a procedure with a gel, then subsequently, as a rule, she uses only it, the same applies to acrylic.
The procedure for nail extension using acrylic or gel is quite safe. Of course, in these substances there are components that can affect the body, but their concentration is quite low.
The minus of the extension procedure is the notorious human factor. If the elongation of the nails is performed by an unqualified master, then in the future unpleasant consequences can occur. For example, you can "catch" a fungal infection. This complication is possible if an unskilled manicurist uses insufficiently sanitized tools during the procedure.
The use of substandard materials is another reason that can lead to adverse symptoms.If, for example, the nails are lengthened by the use of a gel containing toxic components, then further problems may arise with strong delamination of the nail plates.
Some materials may even be toxic. When inhaled, their vapors poison the body. Such cases are extremely rare and occur, as a rule, if a manicurist builds up low-quality materials in violation of safety precautions.
A woman always wants to be well-groomed, and the period of pregnancy is no exception. Many women, even in an "interesting position" carefully monitor themselves. At the same time, they pay special attention to their nails. However, during pregnancy, the possible harm of cosmetic procedures should be assessed, because during this period the expectant mother is responsible not only for herself, but also for the crumbs that grow in her stomach.
There are a lot of superstitions and various folk signs that limit many face, body and hair treatments, but doctors advise you not to follow them blindly. Many of them are simply far-fetched.
Pregnant women who want to determine for themselves the possibility of nail extensions, of course, would like to know the answer of specialists. Doctors note that it is impossible to make general recommendations. In each case, an assessment of the general condition of the woman is required, and only then the determination of the possibility of performing nail extensions is required.
Contraindications
The procedure for nail extension should be abandoned to expectant mothers in the first trimester of pregnancy. At this time, experts recommend practically eliminating the use of any chemicals. Even many drugs in the first trimester are contraindicated. Such restrictions are imposed by chance. During this period, the small embryo, which is located in the mother’s uterus, begins to actively lay internal organs and systems.
Exposure to chemicals can affect this process. Of course, the presence of toxic components in acrylic and gel cannot be ruled out. Especially if the building material is of poor quality.
That is why, in order to avoid serious problems in the future, doctors recommend that in the first months of pregnancy, the procedure for lengthening the nails still be abandoned.
Women who are allergic to the materials used for building, this procedure should also be abandoned. In this case, it is impossible to lengthen the nails not only during pregnancy, but also at any other time. The use of allergy-causing materials can cause adverse symptoms.
Acrylic buildup can occur with a specific odor. It has a product that is used in such a procedure to lengthen the nail plates. Women suffering from pathologies accompanied by a bronchial obstructive component should refuse this method of nail extension. Such a procedure can provoke the appearance of suffocation and respiratory failure in asthmatics.
Recommendations
Pregnant women who want to do nail extensions should definitely be aware of the precautions. If the expectant mother still decides that she wants to grow her nails, she should weigh the pros and cons.
- Nail extensions can only be done by a qualified craftsman. If a manicurist during the procedure violates the safety rules, this can cause infection, and this, of course, is very harmful.
- During manicure, intensive processing of not only the nail plates, but also the cuticle that surrounds them occurs. Careless movement with a manicure tool can lead to skin injuries.
The entry of pathogenic microbes into the wound is dangerous by its infection.This should be remembered and not trust your health to unskilled specialists.
- Many manicurists do not advise their clients to lengthen their nails with acrylic or gel during pregnancy. There are numerous observations suggesting that the "wearing" of a manicure made during pregnancy does not differ in durability. Manicure specialists note that often peeling of materials from the nail plates occurs and their damage. They explain this by the fact that numerous hormonal changes occur in the body of the expectant mother, which affect the condition of her nails.
- Nail extensions are recommended in manicure rooms or beauty salons with good ventilation. So, if the air in the room practically does not circulate, then harmful fumes from the used materials for building up gradually accumulate. This is more likely to increase the risk of vapor, and in some cases even the smallest particles in the airways.
If ventilation works well, then in such a case one can forget about such negative consequences.
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