Exciting new products!

I'm pretty stoked that Jamberry has announced the new wraps for Valentine's day! They are so freakin adorable! Twitterpated is my favorite! I have a feeling these could sell out fast!

They also announced today that they will be offering a Valentine's lacquer set with a brand new sparkley top coat called lovestruck! I love the lacquer on my toes! It's far superior to polish and goes on really smooth! 

Hit up my site tomorrow and snag these babies before they sell out!

Http://nopolishnoproblem.jamberrynails.net/shop

And don't forget: January is the perfect month to host a party! Online facebook parties are super easy and you can earn a TON of free product credit!! Click Here to Schedule a Party!

Free Sample Friday!

Every Friday I mail out Jamberry samples! If you'd like to give Jamberry wraps a try, shoot me an email with your address and i'll drop it in the mail! Simply cut it in half, use it on 2 accent nails and paint the rest

More reasons Jamberry is my jam

After trying sally hansen wraps, OPI Sephora wraps and Jamberry wraps I can whole heartily agree with this image:

After trying more techniques and compiling a quick list of tips, I came up with this short cheat sheet!

January Parties

If you've been considering hosting a party - January is the month to do it!

This just in from Jamberry: if you host a party in January and it reaches at least $400 in sales, you will earn 50% more in free product credit! So instead of earning $80 in products, you would earn $120! But wait, there's more! (insert infomercial announcer voice) Jamberry is also throwing in the most popular 2013 Sisters Style Exclusive wrap "Popstar" for free! Check out the sweet rewards breakdown: 

January is looking to be an opportune month to host a party!
Click here Nopolishnoproblem.jamberrynails.net/host to book one with me, you can do it online via facebook, from the comfort of your couch! Your family/friends/coworkers simply browse the online catalog and click the link to place their order.

If you are considering joining my team as a consultant, you can earn all the hostess rewards on your launch party Plus commission! It doesn't take much to break even and have the starter kit pay for itself. Joining in january would be wise! Nopolishnoproblem.jamberrynails.net/join

Here's Popstar:

Nail-spiration and a tips and tricks video!

Here are my most recent jamicures! My sister and I did our nails together last weekend and she chose budding cobalt with raspberry sparkle while I went with Modnight celebration and raspberry sparkle.

 I earned the host exclusive wrap for December and Love it! It's the perfect ugly sweater/christmas look! I also adore the Venus wrap (the pink stripes) and I'm diggin' the classy look of french tips. I've never been able to achieve the look of french tips with polish! The accent nail is pink romance.

This video helped me realize that there are plenty of little things I can do to perfect my technique and achieve optimal results when applying my jams!

And just a friendly reminder, since the Christmas cut-off has now ended, Jamberry offers E-gift cards! 

Are you going to a New Years Eve party this year? Be sure to order festive jams in time for the big event! 

Midnight Celebration is my personal favorite, but all of these are super cute! 

Orders can be placed here: http://nopolishnoproblem.jamberrynails.net/shop

My reccommended application method! (Rice Bag/Ziploc/Cold)

These are the instructions that I prefer to use. After watching videos, taking notes and listening to different tips, I've decided that this will be the method I refer folks to use. A cold application is often an easier way to apply your wraps. In my experience, it’s a bit faster and gives me the same long-lasting results. There’s no fumbling with a blow dryer, and the glue is more forgiving because you activate it AFTER you set the wrap perfectly on your nail.

Items needed:

Cuticle pusher

Alcohol pad or rubbing alcohol or vinegar on a cotton ball
Nail Clippers
Scissors
Rice Bag (Or a sock, filled with about 1/2-1 cup of rice and tied off - Microwaved for 20-30 seconds)
Tweezers
Ziploc Baggie
Nail File
Nail wraps (Duh!) :)

COLD APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

* Push back your cuticles and clean your nails and hands with dish soap to remove any excess oil, then swipe your nails with alcohol or white vinegar.

* Match your nail (finger or toe) to the wrap that best fits. Going a bit smaller is better than going bigger. You don’t want the wrap to touch your skin at all. You can also trim the larger wraps when they’re still on the backing to make them smaller. You will use half of the wrap on each hand.

* Peel off the nail wrap. Try not to touch the sticky part that will stay on your nail. I hold my wrap by the part I know I’ll cut or file off. Some people also hold it with tweezers.

* Press the wrap onto your nail. Apply firm pressure at the base of your nail and move straight up to the tip before smoothing outward toward the edges. Slightly pull the wrap forward and stretch it to insure no bubbles are under it. Use a cuticle pusher or orange stick to smooth out and seal the wrap around the edges for a watertight fit. Because the wrap hasn’t been warmed yet, you can remove and reapply several times to get it just right. It won’t adhere permanently until warm.

* After placing the wrap, stick your finger in a Ziploc baggie and pull it tight around your nail. Then use a warm rice bag (or put rice in an old sock) to bond the wrap to your nail. It will instantly “shrink wrap” itself to your nail. Be sure to apply firm pressure, especially around the edges. The bag helps keep even pressure on your nail while protecting it from the moisture of the rice too.

* If you get a bump while applying the wrap, you can reheat your finger with the wrap on it and then smooth the wrap out again. You can also heat up a metal nail file and press the bumps out for a quick touch up if needed. There is a learning curve to applying the wraps, so don’t give up if your first application isn’t perfect. You’ll get faster and smoother each time you do it.

*Trim the extra wrap off with scissors and file off any remaining wrap from the tip using a 90-degree downward motion. You won’t want to leave any rough edges, but don’t go side to side. You can also clip the very tip of your nail instead of filing.

*Refrain from showering, washing dishes or soaking your hands in water for at least an hour, I recommend doing your nails before bed so they have all night to bond.
Here is a great video showing how to pull and stretch the wrap:

Alternate Application Methods and Troubleshooting Tips

Update:
It's already December and i've been awful about keeping up on the blog. Jammin' is way more fun and keeps me busy! I am currently hosting a holiday event and offering some crazy awesome sales for the month of December! Shoot me a message at nopolishnoproblem@gmail.com for my special pricing on package deals and gift sets!!

I also found this helpful cheat sheet for folks who may come across problems when applying their wraps. I swear by the classic official application http://youtu.be/KaykpuMe53w now that I have my new plum mini heater! Trust me, I've tried a zillion methods and the new heater is so worth it! You can pick one up here! I also like to use a gel cuticle remover first and a metal cuticle pusher!