Jamberry Tuesday
911!
Ladies, have you ever gotten your first sheet of Jamberry Nail Wraps and you've watched all the tutorials and followed all the directions for putting them on, yet you get the dreaded curling at the edges from air bubbles? I know it's happened to me many times over. I prep my nails, I have my mini heater all ready to go, my wrap measured and stuck to an orange stick in the heat, and then when I go to stick it I follow all the steps just to find I have some curling at the sides or bottom. Ladies, I have some solutions to stop the dreaded wrap curls.
STOP! DO THIS FIRST!
Before you do any of this tips, give your Jamberry manicure 24 hours. Usually when you apply them and you've applied sufficient pressure, the wraps smooth out after 24 hours. If in 24 hours you still see curled edges then proceed.
Remedy #1
Start off by using a good base coat. Jamberry has a great base coat but you can use any you prefer. Just let it dry completely before applying the wraps. Sometimes our nails just aren't exactly smooth even after a good buffing. A base coat fills in and gives the wraps a little something extra to adhere to. You can still layer wraps if you wish with using a base coat.
Remedy #2
Try using a glass file. These can be found just about anywhere especially beauty supply stores like Sally's. Some people swear by this. Because its such a fine, gentle file, it creates a very smooth edge. A lot of people like to file at a 45 degree angle instead of 90 degree, exposing a thin layer of their nail bed at the tips. This makes it so they can use their nails as tools and not worry about peeling up the wrap when using their fingers to scrape something.
Remedy #3
Use the Baggie Method
All you do is wrap your nail tightly with a ziplock plastic bag, and apply heat. you can use any heat source (rice bag, hair dryer, mini heater) for this. All that matters is that the bag is tight!
Remedy #4
HEAT IT UP!
Don't be afraid to apply more heat and pressure. Sometimes all the wraps need is a few more blasts of heat to give a better seal. Unlike nail stickers or those other brands that are common at drug stores, Dollar Stores, and other places; Jamberry Nail Wraps are made from a high grade type of vinyl that is heat activated. It's chemical free but it does need some good heat. The wraps will not melt on your fingers if you are using a mini heater or using a hair blower like you are supposed to. Again, this does not mean you have to burn your fingers. Just hit your application with a few more seconds in front of the heat and apply pressure.
Remedy #5
COOL IT DOWN BABY!
NEVER cut, clip, or file your newly applied Jams until they have had a chance to cool completely. Letting them cool completely allows the Jam to "cure" and adhere to the nail thoroughly. Filing, clipping, or cutting a warm or newly applied wrap can cause lifting or those darn curls at the edge. Let it cool. Also, while it's still warm, stretch by pulling at the end of the wrap over the nail tip and add pressure but let it cool afterwards.
Be sure to always start with clean, dry, and oil free nails. Buff your nails and try not to touch them or your wraps with your fingers as much as possible for a great seal.
Always make sure before you apply any wraps and after you have cleaned your nails by using either the Jamberry Nails Cleanser, alcohol (or alcohol pads), or Dawn Dish Soap that you push those cuticles back. You do not want your wraps over lapping the cuticles. That will cause the wraps to lift and isn't so good for your cuticles. Even at salons, any nail tech worth their salt is going to push (not cut) your cuticles back.
Enjoy your Jamberry Nails!
Jamberry Nail Wraps and lacquer are made from high quality materials that are going to give you a unique, low cost, low maintenance, and fashion forward look. They take less than twenty minutes to apply and the same goes with Jamberry Pedicures. Right now Jamberry Nails has a great offer-Buy 3 Get 1 Free! They also have the Buddy System. Simply get a friend and go in half. When you get the sheets in the mail, simply cut them down the middle and both you and your friend will have a summer of great manicures! Jamberry Nail Wraps can last anywhere from two weeks to a month. They will not chip, peel, and come in over 300 designs and finishes.
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