Hi, friends! Today I'm going to be giving you the low-down on my Jamberry Nail Wrap experience. I talked about Jamberry nail wraps briefly in my Nicole By OPI Blue Lace NOTD (Nail of the Day), but this was my first time trying a full manicure by them. They've been getting a lot of buzz over the past year or two, which is saying something since they've only been around for four years! But enough about that, let's get into it~
I received my kit complimentary from consultant Lizzie Woolwine. If you would be so kind as to make any Jamberry purchases from her, you can do so here. You can also email her at elizabeth.woolwine@gmail.com if you'd like any more information on their products. She was very helpful when I needed application tips!
For my first manicure, I received what I believe to be the Metallic Chrome Silver shade. This is one of their newer "metallic finish" varieties
I received some of the items that come in an Application Kit, including the nail file, cuticle scissors, an alcohol wipe, and an orange sticks. It wasn't the full kit--just enough supplies to get my started. If you don't have a pair of scissors and a nail file, you'll have a tough time applying these. The orange sticks are convenient, but I think if necessary, you could use a tooth pick or something else that would allow you to apply the nail wraps without touching them. The rubber cuticle pusher looks handy, too, since you are not supposed to apply the nail wraps to your cuticles (because then they will not be able to "breathe").
The process is relatively simple. You decide which nail wrap best fits the size of each fingernail, heat it up for a few seconds, apply it to your nail and press it down, then heat it up again to create a seal. I watched the application video, which made everything a lot easier to understand. It's a little time consuming, but when you think about having to apply a base coat, 2 layers of color, and a top coat to each nail, it doesn't seem so bad. I didn't have one of their Mini Heaters, so I used a hair dryer, which was a little cumbersome. If you do decide to take the plunge into Jamberry, I highly recommend picking one up. I plan to before my next Jamicure!
I emailed these sad pictures to Consultant Lizzie, and she gave me some tips. She said that the metallic finish ones are harder to work with than their typical glossy wraps. Also, she recommended that I focus more on applying pressure around the edges of my nails, and less on the heating up of the wrap. She also sent me another half set of wraps in the regular version so I could try it again. How nice!
And this application turned out SO much better. I was super impressed! It still wasn't perfect, but it was eons better than last time, and I'm sure it'll get better the more times I do it. I should have pushed back my cuticles before applying, because I had to apply them further away from the nail beds that I would have liked. But all in all, I thought the pattern was super cute, and they felt really secure. Even though the glue is heat-activated, I didn't have any trouble with them coming off during a hot shower or anything like that.
I picked wraps that were a little too narrow for my nail, because one of the tips Lizzie gave me. If the wrap is too long, it can tend to buckle up (as seen in Jamicure #1). I suppose I could have cut down one of the wraps that were too wide instead of picking ones that were too narrow, but this process is tedious enough! Ain't nobody got time for that! Besides, unless you're looking at my nails from this angle, you really can't tell. Maybe if I was doing a darker shade like a red I would consider it.
All in all, I was super pumped about this manicure.
You can see how much my nails had grown in those 12 days. It looked a little silly having so much blank space between my nail wraps and my cuticles, so next time I'll definitely have to push my cuticles back.
After Day 12, I was watching TV and playing with my nails, and peeled one of the wraps off. And then I decided to peel all of them off one by one. Next time I'll definitely follow the removal instructions on the back of the packaging (involving soaking in nail polish remover) because my nails did not look too hot after that. Not terrible, but the tops of a few looked a little peely and rougher than usual. My bad! The more you know.
Overall, this was a fun experience. I liked that putting effort into a manicure didn't feel wasted, because it was guaranteed to be long lasting. It was a fun experience, and all of the patterns would be practically impossible to do with nail polish. Although it's time consuming (and a little annoying if you don't have the Mini Heater), the manicure will last you two weeks. No fussing, no touching up.
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Disclaimer: Not sponsored. The nail wraps were provided for editorial consideration by Jamberry consultant Lizzie Woolwine.
About Jamberry
Jamberry is a sister-owned brand that started in 2010. They sell nail wraps made of a durable vinyl-like material that makes for longer lasting manicures. There are now over 300 varieties of wraps on their website, and they release new ones for upcoming seasons and holidays. In addition, they sell nail polishes and other types of products.
Price and Availability
One full wrap sheet is $15, which contains 18 individual nail wraps. According to their website and packaging, one full sheet can provide 2-3 applications depending on the size of your nails and whether they're going on your fingers or your toes. They also have a promotion going where if you buy three full sheets, you get one sheet free, which basically comes down to $3 an application. Not bad!
I received my kit complimentary from consultant Lizzie Woolwine. If you would be so kind as to make any Jamberry purchases from her, you can do so here. You can also email her at elizabeth.woolwine@gmail.com if you'd like any more information on their products. She was very helpful when I needed application tips!
I received some of the items that come in an Application Kit, including the nail file, cuticle scissors, an alcohol wipe, and an orange sticks. It wasn't the full kit--just enough supplies to get my started. If you don't have a pair of scissors and a nail file, you'll have a tough time applying these. The orange sticks are convenient, but I think if necessary, you could use a tooth pick or something else that would allow you to apply the nail wraps without touching them. The rubber cuticle pusher looks handy, too, since you are not supposed to apply the nail wraps to your cuticles (because then they will not be able to "breathe").
But man, the process is tougher than it looks! I'd had experience applying them to my pinky finger from my NOTD mentioned above, but doing the whole hand is another story. I had an issue with the edges crinkling up on me, especially after filing the tops down (since even after cutting each wrap in half, they're still too long for the average nail). The wraps were coming off only after a day and it was a hot mess. But I've never been very nail savvy.
I picked wraps that were a little too narrow for my nail, because one of the tips Lizzie gave me. If the wrap is too long, it can tend to buckle up (as seen in Jamicure #1). I suppose I could have cut down one of the wraps that were too wide instead of picking ones that were too narrow, but this process is tedious enough! Ain't nobody got time for that! Besides, unless you're looking at my nails from this angle, you really can't tell. Maybe if I was doing a darker shade like a red I would consider it.
All in all, I was super pumped about this manicure.
12 days later, my Jamicure game was still going strong! There was some minor tip wear, but have you ever seen a nail polish manicure look this good after 12 days? I was also going on multiple interviews over these two weeks, so it was a relief to know that my nails were one less thing I had to worry about. I didn't have to touch up my nail polish the night before. It was pretty awesome.
You can see how much my nails had grown in those 12 days. It looked a little silly having so much blank space between my nail wraps and my cuticles, so next time I'll definitely have to push my cuticles back.
After Day 12, I was watching TV and playing with my nails, and peeled one of the wraps off. And then I decided to peel all of them off one by one. Next time I'll definitely follow the removal instructions on the back of the packaging (involving soaking in nail polish remover) because my nails did not look too hot after that. Not terrible, but the tops of a few looked a little peely and rougher than usual. My bad! The more you know.
Have you ever tried Jamberry nail wraps? What did you think?
Want to see more nail posts?
Let's be friends!
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Disclaimer: Not sponsored. The nail wraps were provided for editorial consideration by Jamberry consultant Lizzie Woolwine.
