I knew that if these things worked the way they claimed, I'd be hooked.
My first experience with the nail wraps was with a sample my friend provided. She really didn't know how to apply the wrap any more than I did so it was by no means perfect but I got one sample to fit on three finger nails (I keep my nails short). I know now that I totally didn't do it "right" but it was still awesome- I put it on my pointer, ring and pinky fingers. Within a day or two, I was jonesing for more- but no one seemed to have any in stock I could buy so I went to a party and ordered the buy 3 get 1 free deal.
Did I mention I was hooked? Within a couple weeks, I had my own party and got about $500 in sales. My hostess rewards were great and I spent quite a bit of my own money on the 30% off that went beyond my free wraps and 50% off rewards.
My honest opinion is that the nail wraps are not perfect. If I was going to a salon and spending $15-$30 on gel wraps, I would be disappointed. For the first several months, I had application issues. My hair would get caught under the edges or the edges would peel up a little. I bought nail glue to help milk a few extra days out of my wraps. By continuing to apply pressure and heat, I was still able to wear my wraps for 10-14 days.
Now, about 7 months later, I don't have the same issues. If I run my fingers through my hair, it doesn't get under the edges. I haven't touched the nail glue in probably 6 months. I have learned my own tips and tricks for getting a good application: #1. get the oil off- make sure nails are clean, wash with dish soap, and use the alcohol pads! #2. make sure the nail wraps are smaller than your nail width- if any part of the wrap is touching skin, you're just asking for problems.
I have lots of other tips but they'll have to wait. I've had a bit of a saga getting them to stay on my toes but I think I've finally got that licked. My toes are nasty and that's issue number one. If you apply Jamberry nails on top of nasty toes with pedicure problems, it's just not going to last!
Last week, I gave myself a neutral #pedicure using #diamonddustjn using a new technique for getting good sizes on my smaller toes (I never do my pinky toes- the nails are too small).
Then I did a #jamicure #manicure using retired #carrotjn and one of the new samples my consultant gave me #lunarlandingjn. I literally applied my nail wraps while hiding in the bathroom. I would apply one wrap and come out an interact with my kids and then sneak back in to apply the next wrap. You simply can't DO that with nail polish. I can't even polish my toes without a kid standing on my wet nail polish!
Now, to be totally honest, I didn't think I'd like the Lunar Landing but I think it looks awesome as an #accentnail! #notd material. I'm not sure I'd like an entire jamicure with Lunar Landing but I've seen pics on #instagram and it makes me want to consider buying a sheet!
My pedicure looks perfect- this is the first time I've had all 8 wraps (remember, I don't do my pinky toe) stay on despite wearing sneakers more often than I normally do in the summer.
Here's my jamicure manicure 4 days later:
And here's my jamicure manicure today, 7 days later:
As you can see, it's not perfect. The edges look a little worn but it's NOTHING like nail polish.
My middle nail on the right hand is starting to peel up but I've been scrubbing dishes and my kids brought me a board book with something sticky holding the pages together so I pretty much attempted to destroy my Jamberrys as a sacrifice to my children lol.
All in all, even if you only did manicures, you're going to be able to get 2 or 3 applications out of a sheet of wraps- you'll have to cut them to size but that's not a big deal. You can for sure get 2 manis and 2 pedis out of a sheet. So if you buy 3 and get 1 free, you've spent $45 plus tax (buy it with a party for the free shipping)- so essentially, each sheet costs you $11.25 plus tax. So if ALL you do is finger nails, that's less than $6 per application per sheet. If you do 3 manis, it's less than $4 per application per sheet. If you do 2 manis and 2 pedis, it's less than $3 per application per sheet. Plus tax. That's it.
I've decided that I have enough wraps and I have parties often enough that I ought to change them out more often- especially since it costs me less than $6 per application. Less than $3 if I do manicures AND pedicures.
I know from experience than I can go 10-13 days. Usually on day 13, my nails start cracking because they're just thin and weak. With the Jamberrys, my nails have been growing longer than I would otherwise let them. Two of my nails split down the middle- that's not because of the Jamberrys, that's a preexisting issue for me. The Jamberrys give them support and so they can grow out. I don't like the look of long nails so this is perfect for me.
Today is nail day and I'm about to remove my Jams. Can't wait to decide what goes on next!
Figured I'd share a pic of my pedi today, too- can't tell it's a week old:
