Don't have a hairdryer, heater or want to apply jamberry wraps to your little girl's hands? Use the RICE BAG METHOD! Here are the steps:
Step 1: If necessary, remove nail polish with nail polish remover, then wash hands and clean nails. Use dish soap to make sure you remove any oils from your skin and nails.
Step 2: Cut and file nails to desired length and shape.
Step 3: Gently buff the top of the nail (optional), push back cuticle and thoroughly wipe down each nail with alcohol. Wait for it to dry.
Step 4: Match nail (finger or toe) to the nail wrap that best fits. (BE SURE TO SIZE DOWN. The adhesive will not stick to skin or cuticles and will cause lifting. A bit of nail showing on the side is not noticeable.)
Step 5: Peel back (with clean – oil free fingers) and cut only the portion of the nail wrap that you need and then apply the wrap to the nail without warming it up. Reposition if needed. **Keep in mind that the wrap will not stick well until it is heated, so continue with Steps 6 & 7, but do so carefully.
Step 6: Press and smooth out the wrap onto the nail with a rubber cuticle pusher or orange stick. Apply firm pressure from the centre out to the edges of the nail. Remember, it will not adhere completely until it is heated.
Step 7: Trim the top with scissors or sharp nail clippers.
Step 8: When you have completed 5 nails, heat up your rice bag in the microwave for 15-20 seconds (it should be fairly hot, but not hot enough to burn) and apply/rub it directly on the nail. Make sure you get the edges and the tips. After each heat, use the rubber cuticle pusher to seal the wrap around the cuticle and work out any ripples and then give it another rub with the rice bag.
Step 9: Complete all five nails and then trim and file off the excess wrap. (Make sure you FILE DOWNWARD)
Step 10: Repeat the steps for your second hand/foot. When your entire application is complete, heat up your rice bag again and heat each wrap for a few seconds each to ensure that heat is evenly distributed to the entire wrap and smooth out again with the cuticle pusher or orange stick.