i use creative l&p and brisa gel....and was told these are quite safe to use during pregnancy for both client and technician.
following is the information given to us:
im sorry if it has already been given, but it took me awhile to type it all out for you
Pregnancy And The Salon
What About My Clients?
When your clients discover they're pregnant, one of the first question they will ask you is "can i keep wearing my nail enhancements during my pregnancy?"
The answer is yes; of course they can safely wear artifical nails! There is absolutely no reason to believe that wearing any type of nail enhancement is harmful during pregnancy. The product polymerizes (hardens) within 3 minutes, practically eliminating the chance that any of the product will penetrate beyound the topmost layers of the nail plate. Also, the levels of exposure to salon chemicals while receiving nail services is minuscule and will create no risks to the pregnant client.
Working While Pregnant:
Nail technicians have significantly higher levels of exposure due to their professional tools - the products used to create nail enhancements, it makes sense, they use them every day. Does this mean that if a nail technician becomes pregnant, she will have to quit the salan? Of course not, but if she isn't working safely, she may have to make some changes in her work habits and routines.
No matter what your occupation, when you become pregnant you should follow the advice of your doctor. An informed physician will usually advise mothers to be to avoid alcohol and tobacco. Thats becaue studies have shown that these substances may cause abnormal fetal development. Fortunately, scientific studies indicate that the ingredients used to create nail enhancement are not harmful to expectant mothers. To put things in their proper perspecive; smoking is thousands of times more dangerous during pregnancy than anything the nail technician will be exposed to in the salon.
The key to working safely is to lower your exposure to your professional products. You'll find that this is easier than you might imagine. If you tr, you will be amazed a how many things you can find to improve your job safety. Here's a list of suggestion to get you started on the road to working safter:
Throw all your trash into metal containers with self closing lids.
Empty the trash often, especially if it contains table towels and wipes.
Follow product direction precisely and use products properly.
Avoid touching monomer, UV gel, wrap resins, adhesives or primers to skin.
Wash your hands often, between every cients and before eating.
Keep product lids tightly closed and dappen dishes covered.
Take frequent breaks to stretch or exercise and get some fresh air.
Wear a well fitted disposable dust mask when filing, especially if you use a dril or electric file.
Pregnancy And The Salon
Make sure the ventilation in your room is properly working and adequately supplying the salon with fresh air.
Use local exhause to capture and eliminate dust and vapor at the source.
Talk to your doctor if you feel you are experiencing any work related symptoms such as weakness or light headedness.
Ask your doctor to review the MSDS for the products you use.
Of course, there are many other things you can do to improve salon safely. thee positive changes in your work habits will benfit you for the rest of your career. One good way to improve safety is to learn more about your products. If you take the time to learn more, you'll better understand how to work safely.
