How to Apply (& Remove) Your Jamberry Nail Wraps | Fast & Easy Techniques for Jamberry Nails

Samples are great - but once you have them, what do you do with them??  Or maybe your first order just came in the mail -- what now!?

Ultimately, all you need is a little heat (think hair dryer or heating pack), and a nail scissors or nail clippers, plus a nice big file. (Though prepping your nails quick is a good idea too -- push those cuticles down and wipe nails with something to remove nail oils -- alcohol or polish remover -- so that they adhere well for the long-run).

Just like everyone's style is different, we all find some techniques more convenient than others.   Below are some super helpful videos with some slightly different methods for applying:

HOW TO APPLY VIDEOS:

Jamberry “official" how to apply -- using a heater or blow-dryer:

http://www.shannont.jamberrynails.net/about/apply/photo.php

You Tube tutorial videos from other reps...

“Berry cool nails”- rice bag method:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x2W-qAi8Uk

Cold method with rice bag & baggie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdAPUuyEF6s

For super-curved nails only, potential for cutting slits:

http://youtu.be/0CUV3OzzPgc (don't try this unless you have not had luck with them the regular way)

I will update as I find better quality videos that communicate well, but for now these offer some great tips.  Take a peek at one or two and then get started!

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*** If you don't have time to watch, or need a visual reference, here's the quick "how-to" list*** :

HOW TO APPLY NOTES:

1. Prep your nails by wiping with alcohol or polish remover and push down cuticles.

2. Hold the strips up to your nails to identify which one will fit that nail best. (Occasionally you will have to trim width, but usually you'll find one that fits.  It's ok to err on the thin side and have part of your nail edge showing on the left and right - it will just make your nail look longer and slimmer!).

3. Cut your Jamberry strip in half, or just a bit longer than your actual nail.  Peel it off with a tweezers (or use your fingers, but try to touch the sides, not the sticky part.)

4. Hold the strip up to a heat source (blowdryer, small heater) for 5-10 seconds (until you see it curve slightly).

5. Place  on your nail -- the rounded side goes down, near your cuticle.  Push and smooth down with your fingers, pull on the top if necessary to stretch it until it fits well.

6. Use a nail pusher or other flat tool to push hard around the top, bottom, and edges - tug or push to smooth out any ridges.  Hold your finger in front of the heat one more time just for good measure, while smoothing and pushing down. (Take the few extra seconds to push down and seal the edges well, or they may start to raise a tad on you later).

7. Once cool (few seconds), cut the excess off the top with a regular nail clippers, or a small nail scissors.

8. Take a nail file, and file downward (90degree angle to your nail) on the end of the nail to get rid of the leftover little ridge or pieces.  And that's it!  Two weeks of wear ahead of you!

Alternatively:
-You can skip step 4 (holding cut wrap up to heat source), put the wrap on your finger cold, and then hold a heating pack (like a rice pack you microwave) onto your nail for 5-10 seconds.  Then tug and smooth as necessary.  Repeat heat, pressure, and smoothing as needed before you move to the clipping/filing steps.

There is a learning curve (just like when you first learned to paint your nails as a little girl).  Applying may take a bit of time at first, and some of the wrap styles vary in thickness so they may go on differently.  But you'll get much faster as you go finger by finger, and then each time you do a whole set it will get even quicker.  With no dry time, it's faster than a polish manicure all around!

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HOW TO REMOVE:

-To remove your Jamberry nail wraps, soak your fingers in a little bit of nail polish remover, or a mix of warm water and olive oil (my preference).  Then gently peel the wrap off, working more of the oil/water or remover under the wrap as you go (with a cotton ball or paper towel).  Even simpler, add a dental floss pick and slowly push down to glide the wrap off more easily! -- Now, time for  a new look! :)