{proceeds donated} Nepal Relief Wraps Available til Friday, May 8

Jamberry is donating 100% of net proceeds from this exclusive design to UNICEF in their efforts to aid Nepal after the disastrous earthquake. 

Only available thru Friday, May 8th so order place your order now at:  http://maureenheck.jamberrynails.net/product/nepal-relief#.VUuCp0ZHaJK

Flash Sale this Wednesday!

On Wednesday 4/29 (HUMPDAAAY!) I'm giving people a chance to buy from my inventory without tax or shipping, AND get a multiple-sheet discount! It's happening live on Facebook. You might just find something awesome like a retired or exclusive design that's no longer available... Share, post, tell a friend - everyone loves a deal! 

1. Just follow this link and JOIN so you get a reminder: https://www.facebook.com/events/1574835642795182/  

2. Log onto the Facebook party page at 7PM PST and as I start posting pictures of my stash, just comment on the sheets you want to claim. It's first come, first serve!

Prices as follows: 

1 sheet $15

2 sheets for $25

4 sheets for $40

I'll accept PayPal payments to maureen.s.heck@gmail.com OR a $25/40 gift certificate purchased through MY Jamberry site: maureenheck.jamberrynails.net  

3. As soon as I receive your payment and confirm your selections I'll get them in the mail and you'll be jammin' in just a few days!

Choosing a Jamberry Base Coat

Using a base coat under your wraps is a great way to protect your nails (or ensure longer wear under lacquer).  If you're having trouble deciding which Jamberry base coat to try, here's a visual for you.

{monthly exclusives} April 2015

New month, new exclusive designs! The April Sisters Style Exclusive is the Italian inspired Bellagio... 

You can find the April SSE here: http://maureenheck.jamberrynails.net/product/bellagio#.VR7QP0ZHaJI

If you have a qualifying party in April and earn 3 months of Hostess Exclusives, you could earn the newly-released June seashell design...

Quick Change

Did you see my cute St. Patrick's Day on Facebook?  I'm an Irish girl, for sure.  But now I'm over it, so today I quickly swapped out my St. Patrick's Day shamrocks for a monochromatic mani.  

{giveaway} The 2-wrap Jamberry pedi

I absolutely love the feeling of a fresh Jamberry pedi, especially knowing it will last a couple of months.  It's hard to believe you get a full pedi from just 2 wraps.  I'm sure you have seen this diagram floating around Pinterest and Facebook:

{monthly exclusives} March 2015

 

This month's SSE is a colorful stripe inspired reminiscent of a beach towel, aptly named Spring Break.  It's only available in March, so if you like it, snap it up here! 

We also get a preview of the May Hostess Exclusive, a minty green Santa Fe sort of design.  It coordinates beautifully with so many of our wraps. 

March Stylebox

I am in love with Stylebox this month. Love. You get two exclusive, matte designs: a chevron/floral and pastel ombré mixed mani. Did I mention I love these?

{WINNER} February Stylebox giveaway

Congratulations Laura R. - You won my February Stylebox giveaway! Thanks for subscribing :) 

Facebook Party in Progress!

Online parties are trending right now, and if you want to see how it works, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1576050652638404/

{GIVEAWAY} February Stylebox with bonus sheet!

Jamberry is at New York Fashion Week, how cool is that?!  How I wish I were the nail tech backstage wrapping models and celebs!  Here's a little fun fact for ya... Jamberry is similar to Minx, a professional manicure made famous by stars like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga.  My friend has had both (Jamberry and Minx) and says it's the same darn thing!  Anyhoo, inspired by Fashion Month, the February stylebox exclusive is this cute, springy, wavy check graphic... And you also get Teal Mini Polka, and a file and orange stick bien sur, AND this bonus card with some of the NEW deigns that will be coming out in March!!

{Monthly exclusives} February 2015

A couple weeks late but nonetheless, a new month brings new designs to Jamberry fans!  This month's SSE (Sisters Style Exclusive) is Serendipity, a gorgeous watercolor-esque in shades of pink.

New Charity Wrap! American Heart Association

Jamberry has introduced a new design to benefit the American Heart Association, available for a limited time.  How CUTE is this for nurses, too?!

Check out these celebs wearing it on the red carpet...

Free Jamberry for my hostesses!

I'm looking for ladies who want to host an online party in February!  I'm offering a mani/pedi (that's a 1/2 sheet) to my hostess with the mostest PLUS all those sweet hostess rewards. Then you can spend those hostess rewards on the new catalog in March!!  (Party must reach $50 for the 1/2 sheet, and it's in addition to the hostess rewards). 

3 ways to store your Jamberry nail wraps

If you have the Jamberry application kit or a similar sized cosmetics bag for your manicure supplies, that will hold a few sheets nicely. But when your collection grows, there are some cute, inexpensive storage options...

{love this look} French manicure accent nail

I was always a fan of acrylic French manicures, but I'm too cheap to maintain them. I LOVE the Jamberry French tip wraps, and I'm just starting to love this trend of wearing it as the accent nail. Normally I would wear all French with one fanciful accent, but reversing it such a cute twist. Jamberry even makes tips in colors, florals, animal prints and more. Here is a direct link to Jamberry French tips.

Basic Jamberry Nails application video showing 4 methods (includingbaggie, rice bag and spoon pusher)

I try to keep my videos short and sweet with loads of helpful tips.  This one is on the longer side but I promise you'll learn a lot!  It covers the popular "baggie method" as well as other options for that final heat/press step.  I'll highlight some of the key points below:

"The Tape Trick" for trimming Jamberry wraps to fit odd shaped nails (with video)

Every once in a while, someone will have that one funky nail -- maybe it's a little crooked or maybe the cuticle is a bit tapered.  I have a nail like that (tapered) so sometimes I trim one of the larger wraps down so it fits perfectly. (Sometimes I'll just use a smaller wrap and have some exposed nail, but I know that would drive some people cray cray).   I can't take credit for the idea, I picked it up from a fellow consultant, but it is brilliant and easy.  You make a reusable template from painters tape or masking tape!  This is really great for big toes which usually have a weird angled slope on one side.  And it's an EXCELLENT way to use the leftover wraps that are too large and trim them down to get a 3rd manicure from a sheet, or if you just need an accent nail.  The video is pretty short (3 minutes), and here's a series of pictures if you prefer:

Helpful tips on how to hold the wrap when applying Jamberry nails

For beginners!  A quick video showing 3 different ways to hold the wrap when applying your Jamberry... the "fold back", the "thumb close up" and the "balancing orange stick".  Your very first application might feel awkward but once you get in the groove you will be a pro before you know it!  Some people use tweezers, too, which I haven't tried yet.  The main thing is to avoid touching the wrap too much because the oils from your fingers can break down the adhesive. After I made the video I remembered a 4th way -- stick it on the end of the cuticle pusher (as pictured above) and this also prevents the wrap from curling too much which can make the application challenging. 

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What is Jamberry Stylebox?

If you already love Jamberry, you definitely need to know about Stylebox!  StyleBox is a beauty subscription for your nails!  You get exclusive products delivered each month, plus it's discounted AND you get free shipping.  Honestly, if you love Jamberry, you can't  beat it.  

Here's the official video...

So each month you get 2 sheets (or 1 sheet and 1 lacquer) -- at least 1 of the designs is exclusive, sometimes both.  (>>>UPDATE in March, Jamberry announced that going forward both products will be exclusive designs!). They also add a file and an orange stick because you always need more of those.  And sometimes there's another bonus, like this pink lipstick that came in the January box.    

In October we got these cute bonus decals...

You can start with as short as a 3-month plan, and then go month to month (which is what I did).  You can gift your box and even skip a month once per quarter.  If you sign up in a party, the hostess gets credit/rewards on the whole subscription value -- that's why I usually recommend the hostess orders it in her own party.  Are you suddenly feeling like having a party?!   

I know what you're thinking and no, you don't get to pick the wraps.  And yes, there is a risk that you'll get something you don't like.  But I can help you trade if you don't like it, so don't fret! 

When you sign up, you take a quiz to find out your style, but, between you and me, it won't change what's in the box - they're all the same.  But each month they make a cute video with style tips.  Take the quiz here!  

Jamberry January Stylebox (order by Jan. 15)

 I'm in love with this month's Stylebox-- two exclusive wraps and a bonus lipstick!  If you don't know what Stylebox is, read this first.

Video: How to trim Jamberry Nail Wraps for Square Cuticles

 Here's a very short video showing how to trim down a wrap for a squared off cuticle, and "tuck" the wrap under the cuticle with the cuticle pusher.  Easy peasy!

Video: Official Jamberry Removal **FAST & EASY**

Here's a quick (4 1/2 minute) video showing how I remove my Jamberry nail wraps.  It's the official method that's on the back of the packaging, and my preferred method.  (Eventually I'll talk about some of the other methods).  If you don't make it to the end of the video, here are some important points that I don't want you to miss:

Free Shipping Today 1/11/14

I'm celebrating 100 likes on Facebook!  I'm offering free shipping today (Sunday Jan. 11, 2015) -- if you order thru my site  I'll personally reimburse your shipping cost. (You cannot use a gift card with this offer.)

Jamberry is cute on short nails too!

Contrary to what you might think, Jamberry nail wraps look super cute on even the shortest nails! They even help nail biters grow out their nails. I just hacked mine off and here's me wearing Sweet Whismy in matte finish. 

It all started with...

Seven months ago, after trying Jamberry for the first time, I wrote this post on my cooking/crafting blog... During that time, the post has been pinned/repinned like a gazillion times, and my "new obsession" has turned into a little empire (JAMpire??).