Several weeks ago during her Jamberry launch a former classmate of mine sent me a sample of her Jamberry nail color strips. I have been a long time user of the Sally Hansen Salon effects nail strips. I was very pleased with this new option because painting my nails with nail polish never lasts for me. I tend to have chips before I even make it out of the house.
Jamberrys are a more natural version made with less harsh products. They also come with more options than the nail color strips you can find in most stores. I was excited to try out the product. I also received a new Color Club nail lacquer in Gold Struck in my April Birchbox. I must say that Color Club makes my favorite traditional nail poish.
Pros
Jamberry products are much longer lasting than traditional nail color and do not require top coats for shine. They are also less harsh than other products. You can also safely reuse extra pieces for your dogs or children's nails. No Drying Time! Results remain the same the entire time the strips are on your nails with the exception of a few minor chips.
Cons
The biggest con for me is that the strips are subject to human error, this is a major concern for me because my fine motor skills are not the best, I ended up with lumpy nails. Also the nail strips require an additional step from the Sally Hansen products, you must use a heat source (according to the instructions).
You can pick up your own Jamberry products here. I also recommend actually watching the recommended video for application available here.
Over all I find this to be a great product that I would use for special occasions only because I would have to really focus to get a proper application. Other than that I plan to use up the traditional nail polish that I have gotten free through my Birchbox subscription or gifts.
