a new normal nail polish/gel nail-hybrid, and here are my honest thoughts
it’s no secret that I’m low-key obsessed with doing my nails/getting my nails done by others. And because I also live on a budget (holla, NYC life!), I’ve also become extremely adept at the at-home, DIY mani.
Which is why I was more than a little intrigued when the brand Jamberry invited me to The Wing in Manhattan to try out their new ColourCure collection. ColourCure boasts the “long wear, durability, hardness, thickness, and shine,” of a gel, but with the “ease of removal and smooth application” of a traditional polish (or, as fancy-types call it, a “nail lacquer.”). It also doesn’t require a top or base coat, which is pretty freaking awesome.
Basically, it’s a traditional nail polish and gel-nail hybrid that aims to bring you the best of both worlds in fewer steps than either.
And any DIY manicure maven can tell you that’s kind of a big deal. Because there is NOTHING more frustrating than spending time carefully painting your nails only to have them chip within a couple days. At the same time, gel manis aren’t the easiest to apply at home and can be a downright pain to take off.
Plus, ColourCure’s application process is incredibly simple. You apply two to three coats (putting your nails under an LED nail lamp for 99 seconds between each one), wait 60 seconds, and you’re done.
At this point, you’re probably thinking: Okay dude, but what were the actual results?
Fair question, friends. And I’ve got you covered! Here’s what my nails looked like after a professional mani with a Jamberry representative
And any DIY manicure maven can tell you that’s kind of a big deal. Because there is NOTHING more frustrating than spending time carefully painting your nails only to have them chip within a couple days. At the same time, gel manis aren’t the easiest to apply at home and can be a downright pain to take off.
Plus, ColourCure’s application process is incredibly simple. You apply two to three coats (putting your nails under an LED nail lamp for 99 seconds between each one), wait 60 seconds, and you’re done.
At this point, you’re probably thinking: Okay dude, but what were the actual results?
Fair question, friends. And I’ve got you covered! Here’s what my nails looked like after a professional mani with a Jamberry representative
This time around, I chose the color “Bubblegum Bae,” and I was honestly super happy with how everything turned out. My nails looked professional, even though I am FAR FROM a professional manicurist. But NOTE: Jamberry says to apply two to three thin coats, and they are NOT KIDDING. If you use too thick a coat your nails will start to pucker at the edges as it dries. I made this mistake with my first hand and had to re-do, but once I started using thin coats it worked like a charm.
This time around, I chose the color “Bubblegum Bae,” and I was honestly super happy with how everything turned out. My nails looked professional, even though I am FAR FROM a professional manicurist. But NOTE: Jamberry says to apply two to three thin coats, and they are NOT KIDDING. If you use too thick a coat your nails will start to pucker at the edges as it dries. I made this mistake with my first hand and had to re-do, but once I started using thin coats it worked like a charm.
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