Just a few weeks ago, I tried out Jamberry for the first time. Since then, I can’t stop thinking about it.
It was a long road to get to this point, though. I would not have been ready to try them even a month ago.
I love getting my nails done. I get pedicures regularly since being pregnant for the first time. Back then, I could not reach my toes and ever since, I've gone to a salon to get my pedicures. I use my pedi time to relax and catch up with friends.
As I started getting pedicures regularly, I would occasionally get a manicure. After switching salons, I was able to get a mani and pedi for the price of one pedicure at the previous place. As a result, I started getting my nails polished.
I loved the look of polish and coordinating polishes based on upcoming events (like musicals - and, yes, I am a dork). Nail polish made me not want to wash dishes and I was super careful because one chip meant I would remove all polish.
After all that, I decided to try a gel/shellac manicure. This was my most favorite. It had the sturdy-ness of acrylics, lasted forever and was beautiful and shiny with great colors.
When I was ready to change colors, I went through the process of having the gel removed. It was awful. After all the soaking and scraping, my nails were left with gel residue and just looking bad.
I explained all this to my sister and she suggested I try Jamberry. She had been in touch with our friend Inez who is a Jamberry consultant. She explained that it was gel-like in its durability and look.
So, of course, I tried it. I took the Seven Day Challenge using Island Energy as an accent nail on my ring finger and painting the other nails pink to match.
After the first application, I was hooked.
The process that I thought would be tedious and complicated was actually really enjoyable. I liked having the time to myself to focus on creating a coordinating set of nails. I also became addicted to the process. It is therapeutic and I am constantly aiming for the perfect application that will be bubble-free so I can get the most out of my mani.
The Seven Day Challenge also reminded me of all the things I dislike about painting my nails myself: drying time, uneven application, the smell, and how easy it is to chip.
Although there is always potential for wraps to lift or become damaged when using your nail as a tool, Jamberry holds up well in my life. I even wore them to the day spa where they held up in the sauna and jacuzzi.
After about a week of wearing them, I evaluate; am I ready to change? Do I want to keep them for another week? Because I want perfection at all times, sometimes the bit of lifting I get drives me to change.
So, after my first sample of Jamberry (that I used on Ana and I), I decided to host a virtual party. The party solidified my addiction. Upon suggestion of our friend Inez, I decided to become a consultant. I don’t necessarily want to make money, but I want to get the inside scoop and earn my Jams instead of spending so much on buying ALL the Jamberry (yes, ALL).
While it is true that some are capable of just using Jamberry once in awhile or not becoming addicted or even not liking Jamberry (that is just hard to imagine!), if you like pretty nails, Jamberry is worth a try at least. Maybe you won’t become addicted, but Jamberry adds a fun flair to painted nails (you can use a wrap over polish) or it can be a fun way to spice up your nails once in awhile.
I’ve taken on Jamberry as a hobby. I promise, when I talk about it, it’s not because I am trying to sell, I really do just LOVE it. If you have any desire to try it at all, please let me know. I’d be happy to send you a free sample so you can do your own Seven Day Challenge to see how Jamberry holds up against polish.
One thing that always amazes me is that when someone places their first order, the wraps they choose are so unique to their tastes - and so different from others who have ordered. You get a sense of people’s personal style when that first order is placed. Some are conservative, some daring and some are just not what you expected.
