Hey everyone! Hope you're all having a good week so far. I've spent my evening watching Great British Bake Off. I only started watching it a couple of years ago because I couldn't understand the hype at first but I'm well and truly hooked. Who knew cake could be so dramatic?
You may remember my review of Jamberry nail wraps from the beginning of last month, where I discussed that they had asked me to work with them on a new project, but I had been very sceptical without trying the products. As I mentioned then, I was well aware of the rep surrounding Jamberry and I didn't want to get involved with something 'dodgy'. However, once I tried the wraps and spoke to some of the consultants I realised for myself that the actions of a few have tarnished the brand for many. I would never endorse a brand that I wasn't comfortable working with (you should see the amount of emails I turn down), and it was important to me that I tried the products first to know if I wanted to work together. I know that their methods of selling may not to be to everyone's taste, but the products themselves are, in my opinion, worth raving about, and I decided to go ahead with the project.
Anyway, today I can finally tell you about that project: I was filming a video with Jamberry! They wanted me to talk through the process of applying the wraps, current trends and a few other bits too. The video is after the jump but you can also see it here. It's never very fun seeing yourself on camera and I must admit it doesn't really look like me (I am the palest person in the world and video-me looks a lot more tanned), but I'm happy with how it turned out. Jamberry made me feel very welcome whilst shooting, and it was a great experience. I'd also like to give a special shout out to the cameraman Tom Gates from Don't Shoot Yourself Media. He was the loveliest guy ever and made me feel completely at ease in something that I'd never really done and didn't feel 100% comfortable with. He didn't ask for me to mention him but I feel like I couldn't leave him out as he was so nice! And thankyou of course to Jamberry too for having me.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the video below, and please don't judge my appearance too much, I had done quite a lot of travelling to get to the shoot!
Let me know what you think in the comments!
Alice
Loved the video, it was so clear you were talking about a product you love & I like the fact you were applying the wraps, but not showing us in a step by step tutorial. Jamberry were lucky to get someone as talented and well respected in the nail community as you to champion them.
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@thepolishlist
Thanks Vicky! And thankyou so much for saying so many lovely things, you're a star. So glad you liked the video x
DeleteI always imagined you were blonde! And you sound so northern, I imagined a posh southern accent ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha! That's funny because all my friends said I sounded really posh in the video. Nope, I'm very much northern and very much brunette!
DeleteOh, you are so adorable Alice! Great video and I loved all the tips you gave us.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Paulina! Glad you liked the video x
DeleteI'd love to use jamberry nail wraps, but they're so expensive. I can get cheaper nail wraps.. I'd be interested to see if they're superior to any other wrap I can buy cheaper.
ReplyDeleteI believe you can get samples from consultants to try which would mean that you're able to see if they are worth the price for you?
DeleteThis is exactly what is putting me off.
DeleteThe most important thing?
ReplyDeleteGBBO started!
People, rejoice!
Also, 30% of Don't Shoot Yourself are Toms.
DeleteHaha fair point, I didn't notice that, I've amended the post. And yes, GBBA being back is very important! Can't wait to see more
DeleteI didn't realise they had such a variety of wraps, definitely need to try Jamberry out! x
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued by Jamberry and I definitely think they're a great option for people who aren't masochistic like us and sit for hours doing intricate designs LOL
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