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Alexandra
Beginner March 2020

When to Get Nails Done

Alexandra, on March 2, 2020 at 11:34 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 0 15
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Hello everyone!
We are leaving for our Vegas wedding on March 10. The Saturday before, on March 7, FH's family and I are all going out to get pedicures. I need to get my nails done, too. Is a week before too long before the wedding to get them done? I wanted acrylic nails since I've never had an issue with them chipping and they last awhile. Getting them done in Vegas isnt really sn option because of our busy schedule while were there.

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Latest activity by Theadra, on March 7, 2020 at 3:39 PM
  • Rebelle Fleur
    Master July 2021
    Rebelle Fleur ·
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    I think an entire week before may be too long. A lot can happen in a week. If that’s the only day that you can then of course do it. But I’d try to push for as close to the date as possible since you’ll be taking pictures and especially if your leaving soon after for your honeymoon
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  • Alexandra
    Beginner March 2020
    Alexandra ·
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    The closest I could do it would be Monday, March 9. We also won't be leaving for our honeymoon until November due to us both being in school so no worries there!
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  • Nefetera
    VIP March 2015
    Nefetera ·
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    Well you can get gel which lastest longer. I wouldn't do a am before maybe a few days before.
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  • Jmz
    Expert July 2022
    Jmz ·
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    In my experience, a week before and my nails grow out 🙈 it's better to do it closer to the date of your wedding if at all possible.
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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
    Mandi ·
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    I do dip. And I'll probably go 4 days before at the earliest. Just due to growth.
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  • Liz
    Devoted June 2021
    Liz ·
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    Get gel nails. They last for a month minus the growth at your nail bed.
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  • Don
    Super February 2021
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    Hi Alexandra,
    I think most salons would recommend getting your nails done 2 days before, but if you absolutely can't, I would agree with Liz, get the gel polish, I've worn it a lot lately, and I can go 10 days easily without chipping! Here's what I'm doing for my wedding nails.When to Get Nails Done 1


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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    Gel with acrylic would work but since it is just nails that I would feel comfortable getting my nails done as opposed to make up and hair in a different place. Could you do them there?

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  • Kelsie
    Devoted March 2020
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    I'm getting my gel nails done 2 days before I get married.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I did my acrylics on Thursday for our Saturday wedding. Typically I'm fine after a week but I prefer 1-4 days before for big events.

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  • Jessica
    Expert February 2020
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    I got mine done the Sunday before our Friday wedding. I also did acrylic (even though I never do them regularly) because I am so hands on that normal polish doesn't last for me. Mine lasted wonderfully and are only now starting to show some wear, four days after the wedding.

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  • Alexandra
    Beginner March 2020
    Alexandra ·
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    That makes me feel a lot better! I think I'll get them done the Monday before the wedding
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  • Pattie
    Expert June 2020
    Pattie ·
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    I think it depends on how fast your nails grow. Mine grow pretty quickly so I am going to try and do it about 3 days out.

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  • Kate
    Expert October 2020
    Kate ·
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    I think at the most I would go 3 days before the wedding or try to fit in an appt in the city your wedding is in...

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  • Theadra
    Devoted June 2021
    Theadra ·
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    I agree with most. At least 2 days before. A week is a very long time

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