Jamberry Featuring Lace Noir

Hi guys!! It's Friday!!! So I was sponsored by a Jamberry Consultant, Joanne VanAcker! She sent me the above package and we are doing a giveaway (for a FULL sheet or YOUR choice) for you guys!!! (More details will be posted about our giveaway shortly so stay tuned!) 

I had a chance to test the product out and participate in the " 7 Day Chip Challenge." While I did receive these nail wraps at no charge, my opinion is unbiased and completely based on my own experience with the wraps I was sent.

Here is a close up of the samples I received! (Minus of course the one I tried, Lace Noir)

So what all is involved in the 7 Day Chip Challenge? Day One: Basically you use the wraps as an accent nail, applying the wrap (cut in half) to two fingers, one on each hand. Then you paint the rest of your fingers with your regular polish you would usually use. Take a photo of your new nails and upload to social media. Then on Day Seven you take another picture of your nails and upload to social media. Observe your results!!

Application Process

Okay so Jamberry has a mini heater which would make application soooo much easier but here is how I applied mine since I do not own the mini heater. First I used the little enclosed alcohol wipe and I cleaned my nails. You can also use nail polish remover. I used the cuticle stick and pushed back my cuticles and I let it dry. Then I painted the nails. Once dry I cleaned my pinky again with the alcohol wipe. I matched my pinky nail to the nail wrap that best fit and I cut the stip in half. I peeled off the nail wrap and I warmed it with my blow dryer until it was soft and flexible. Here is where I wish I had the mini heater because I used medium heat on my blow dryer (I have a professional one) for 3-5 seconds and it just wasn't working, I then had to turn it to maximum heat for it to do anything and I was heating for more than 5 seconds, burning my fingers! Ow! Once I got the wrap soft and flexible I then pressed the wrap onto my pinky nail. It was hard to get out the little bubbles and kinks at first (think phone or tablet screen protector issues) I applied firm pressure around the edges and this is what adheres the wrap to the nail. Then I used the cuticle pusher to seal the wrap around the base of the cuticle. Then I applied heat again (again, ow!) and added more pressure. Then I trimmed the top off and filed off the remaining wrap with the cute little file using a downward motion to remove the excess. I then applied heat one last time and added pressure again until it is fully bonded to the nail. The bubbles and wrinkles were better but around the sides weren't perfect, over time they eventually did flatten out. That's all! Overall the wraps maybe took me 10-15 mins but I could see it taking way less time once I got used to it or if I had the mini heater! 

I chose Jamberry Lace Noir, a black lace overlay on a clear nail wrap. I painted the rest (and base of my pinky) of my nails using CND Vinylux in the colour Limeade, Venique Holographic Confetti and JustFab PaintFab 2 in 1 top/base coat. Voila! 

Here are my results! 

Day One:

I LOVE them and I am super happy with them! A bit complicated with the blow dryer so I would probably advise getting a mini heater, especially since my blow dryer was so hot. At the same time I haven't tried the mini heater so I would expect it to take a bit longer than the so called 3-5 seconds for it to actually become soft and flexible. 

Day Seven: (okay so I should probably tell you guys again that I am a busy mom, so my hands in 7 days took quite a beating!) I did no repainting, reapplying, filing, nothing to my nails and these are my results. As you can see my polish has completely come off of my pointer finger, is peeling on the other pointer finger and is chipped on 3/4 nails on each hands. The Jamberry nail wraps however, have not lifted, peeled or chipped at all. I am impressed but I am going to continue to monitor them and see how long they will last until they start peeling or chipping and will update this post when that happens! 

**Update** Hi! So the wraps lasted a full two weeks before they started peeling a bit and then I started picking at them. Just the edges started at first and when that happens I always start to pick at them. Had I not picked at them when they started peeling I ink they would have probably lasted a lot longer. Also if I put them on my toes I think they would probably last longer than a month!! 

About Jamberry

So Jamberry is a fairly new company, they were launched in 2010 by three sisters who vowed to find a simpler, more cost effective way to keep their nails looking chic without having to go to the expensive nail salons. They now have over 300 designs and promise to cater to the needs of everyone, no matter their style. They sell the wraps, mini heater, nail prep wipes and application kit and they even have a new hand care line. They also have their own line of professional nail lacquer so you can perfectly match your polish with your wraps. Jamberry is a pending member of the Direct Selling Association. They are Made in the USA and are GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN. (I see some Picky Bitchez smiling :) ) 

Overall Jamberry seems like an amazing company and I cannot wait to try out more of their wraps. Their full size wraps are $15 USD / $17 CAD and has 18 wraps per sheet. This is approx. 3 applications. They also have a Jamberry Juniors line aimed at little girls around 8 and those sheets last approx. 6 applications. So you definitely get bang for your buck. They also usually have the promotion where you buy 3 full sheets and receive one full sheet free. (Some consultants have even better deals).

Check out their online site here=> Shop Jamberry with Joanne! And give her a like on her Facebook page=> Joanne VanAcker! I would love to hear your comments on what wraps you have tried and what wraps are on your wishlist!! Happy shopping!! Xx

*Stay Tuned for our Jamberry Givaway collab for a Free Full sheet of your choice!!*