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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 22:09:37 GMT
I want to try them one of these days. But I agree, they are way expensive! I've been getting some sort of nail polish pattern type sticker things on ebay from China that last for ages. You just stick them on, file off the excess, and they are good to go for a couple weeks at least. And they are only a dollar or two for a set. I'm wearing some wraps from the China eBay sellers as we speak. I just can't bring myself to buy Jamberry nails knowing that I can get wraps that are much less expensive, I love wraps. I stink at painting my nails, and there are so many varieties that it's a lot of fun! There are tons of sellers. Just do a search on eBay for nail wraps.  |
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Post by TankTop on Jul 2, 2014 22:13:35 GMT
Things from China scare me. I am always afraid there will be some poison that will kill me leaving everyone saying, "It was the nails."
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Post by janeliz on Jul 2, 2014 22:14:40 GMT
I gave my oldest daughter a lavender with white polka dots set for her birthday, and they were adorable on. They lasted about a week before they began to peel on the sides. I chalked that up to her beginner application skills, though.
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Post by TankTop on Jul 2, 2014 22:21:28 GMT
I like sealing the edges with a flat iron. You tube it. We did this when dd's started to peel.
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Post by NicL on Jul 3, 2014 1:00:48 GMT
My DD would love this - might be a good Christmas present. Does anyone know if they ship outside the US? Australia?
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Post by JBeans on Jul 3, 2014 1:31:07 GMT
I only buy them when they're on sale. About once a quarter they go on sale buy 3 get 1 free and the rep I use matches the company sale, so it ends up being 5 sets for $45. I can get 20 fingernails and 20 toenails out of each set. IMO, it's worth it. I've used the cheap sticker wraps (I find them at 99cent only stores here) and I like them. But they don't last nearly as long as jams. They are always buy 3, get 1 free. The matching of the free nail sheet is up to the rep, but she cannot openly advertise it. |
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Post by JBeans on Jul 3, 2014 1:32:19 GMT
Anyone know if the Jamberry Juniors would be big enough for my daughter? She is 8 and her hands are the size of mine (though mine are on the smaller side for an adult), but she has fairly short nailbeds. (I know that you don't know her, I'm just looking for advice as in they're usually big enough for most adults, or they really only work for little kids...) The Juniors will fit girls up to 8 years old. Jul 2, 2014 16:09:37 GMT -6 jodster said: tinaev Avatar Jul 1, 2014 20:49:18 GMT -6 tinaev said: I want to try them one of these days. But I agree, they are way expensive! I've been getting some sort of nail polish pattern type sticker things on ebay from China that last for ages. You just stick them on, file off the excess, and they are good to go for a couple weeks at least. And they are only a dollar or two for a set. I'm wearing some wraps from the China eBay sellers as we speak. I just can't bring myself to buy Jamberry nails knowing that I can get wraps that are much less expensive, I love wraps. I stink at painting my nails, and there are so many varieties that it's a lot of fun! There are tons of sellers. Just do a search on eBay for nail wraps. If you are concerned with buying from the US vs. China, these are made in the USA. You are helping the economy buy supporting jobs in the country. But that is another post for another day. |
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Post by JBeans on Jul 3, 2014 1:43:50 GMT
I like to try things before I vouch for them, so I did do a lot of playing. The next thing that I am going to do is see what they do under shellac. I know of other reps and nail techs that have successfully don just that, but I won't vouch for it until I do it myself. Anyhow...... These are what my nails look after 10 days. There is a little wear at the top and a little nail growth. In the end, it really is a preference thing. Some people will like them, and others not so much.  This is a side by side test I did. Jamberry (index finger), polish strips (middle finger) and nail polish (ring finger). This is the result after seven days. 
These are all my hands. Hope this helps!
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Post by Megan on Jul 3, 2014 1:54:50 GMT
My nails just grow too fast for these to be worth it for me.
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Post by Nanner on Jul 3, 2014 2:13:36 GMT
I'm ordering some for DD - can't wait to see them.
None for me though. I bite my nails. Yes, I know - I'm 54 and still bite my nails. Not only my nails, but my cuticles and all up the sides of my nails. So no use getting any for me. They'd look like hell on my nails, no matter what, because of that.
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Post by TankTop on Jul 3, 2014 2:23:08 GMT
They lasted on DD for 13 days before looking bad. She is 14 and does 4+ hours of volleyball a day. I figure if they last that long on her, I am good to go.
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Post by melissak on Jul 3, 2014 2:31:53 GMT
They are a bit pricy, but I really like the pattern and for the occasional event I think they are worth it.
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Post by JBeans on Jul 3, 2014 2:33:17 GMT
My nails just grow too fast for these to be worth it for me. I'd give them a shot and go to a party if you know of one happening. You get to sample them for no cost to you and then decide. |
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Post by TankTop on Jul 3, 2014 2:37:30 GMT
JBeans...
Can you post one of the diagrams that shows how maximize a sheet? That really showed me the value in Jams.
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Post by linda~lou on Jul 3, 2014 3:15:38 GMT
I just went to a party and ordered some. Haven't got them yet, so jury still out. I put one on that night and I guess I didn't line it up right and the sides of my nail showed. But it was really cute
I have acrylics and always get french and keep them pretty short. My nail tech does such a awesome job on my nails I hate to cover them up. But the ones I got are pretty plain, a gradient color, dark gray at bottom fading into white at the top. Excited to try them, I'm sure there is a learning curve. I'll check out YouTube or better yet, have my nail tech put them on for me!
Another thing to make them last longer is just put one on each ring finger and either leave other nails plain or put a solid coordinating color nail polish on the rest of your nails.
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Post by mom2paige on Jul 3, 2014 3:33:28 GMT
I like some of the patterns/designs, but since I sign all day- I have to keep my nails fairly neutral.
I get a gel manicure every three weeks for $25. For me, aside from the actual painting- I think much of what makes a great manicure is the shaping of the nails and taking care of the cuticles. I think that's what I notice about the 'jamicures' (I clicked on the hashtag in Instagram and scrolled through at least 100 photos). It seems rare to me to see a photo that has the correct application- without any edges showing that have evenly shaped nails, with an even length. Does that make sense?
I would consider buying them for my DD's. I think they'd get a kick out of them.
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Post by scrappinmom3 on Jul 3, 2014 13:15:31 GMT
Do they weaken or ruin your nails at all?
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Post by TankTop on Jul 3, 2014 13:41:26 GMT
Do they weaken or ruin your nails at all? They did not hurt my nails or dd's. We both have nails that tend to peel and split. I will say, I was very careful about removal. We did not peel them off cold. We heated them with a blow dryer, pulled a little corner up, and then dipped fingers in nail polish remover. They slid right off. |
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Post by JBeans on Jul 3, 2014 15:37:08 GMT
Do they weaken or ruin your nails at all? If you rip them right of a natural nail, they will. The best removal method I've found is the warm oil method. Pop the cuticle, and work them off while soaking them in warm oil (olive oil is perfect). The oil naturally neutralizes the adhesive and you are moisturizes your hands, nails and cuticles at the same time. I like to use a strengthening base coat under my jams. That's just preference, but I just prefer it. Speaking of the base coat, if you all are still in love with polish, Jamberry has 5-free nail lacquer. I use both jams and lacquer sometimes. Other times, I just use lacquer. Other times, just my jams. Also, I hope this image works to show you how a sheet breaks down. If you do buy 3, get 1 free, a mani and pedi only costs $5.63. If you host, it costs nothing and you also learn how to put them on and take them off properly.  |
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Post by TankTop on Jul 3, 2014 15:51:13 GMT
That image was exactly what I was thinking of!
I thought they were expensive at first too.
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Post by MonkeysInk on Jul 3, 2014 16:02:33 GMT
JBeans, they ROCK under Gelish. I have the kit from Sally's and that's my new thing - to put Jamberry on, then just do the top coat and harden them under the light. They wear like iron. You should totally try it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 16:03:38 GMT
thanks for this thread...I was just invited to a jamberry party and didn't know what it was...
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Post by JBeans on Jul 3, 2014 19:15:57 GMT
JBeans, they ROCK under Gelish. I have the kit from Sally's and that's my new thing - to put Jamberry on, then just do the top coat and harden them under the light. They wear like iron. You should totally try it. Perfect! I was talking to lady who does it and says it works really well. I will go and make the splurge! |
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Post by JoP on Jul 3, 2014 19:19:29 GMT
Another one who's off to Google Jamberry
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Post by scrappinmom3 on Jul 4, 2014 0:54:26 GMT
Do they weaken or ruin your nails at all? If you rip them right of a natural nail, they will. The best removal method I've found is the warm oil method. Pop the cuticle, and work them off while soaking them in warm oil (olive oil is perfect). The oil naturally neutralizes the adhesive and you are moisturizes your hands, nails and cuticles at the same time. I like to use a strengthening base coat under my jams. That's just preference, but I just prefer it. Speaking of the base coat, if you all are still in love with polish, Jamberry has 5-free nail lacquer. I use both jams and lacquer sometimes. Other times, I just use lacquer. Other times, just my jams. Also, I hope this image works to show you how a sheet breaks down. If you do buy 3, get 1 free, a mani and pedi only costs $5.63. If you host, it costs nothing and you also learn how to put them on and take them off properly. |
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Post by scrappinmom3 on Jul 4, 2014 0:55:15 GMT
Thanks JBeans!
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