Birchbox June 2014 - Spoilers!

[quene8106]

Has anyone actually received the free Kate Spade necklace for signing up in May? They said it would take 4 weeks but it has been 5+ weeks since I signed up and I still haven't even gotten a shipping notice. Sorry if this is the wrong place for this question or if it has already been answered. Customer service just keeps giving me vague non-answers and I just want my necklace!

I just did this. I think that it's better than going off on someone on the phone. My patience runneth out.

 

[ButterflyGrl]

I just did this. I think that it's better than going off on someone on the phone. My patience runneth out.

I emailed about this over the weekend and so far no answer. I really don't expect it anymore, but it irritates me anyway.

 

[Lyllis]

Follow-up on the Miss Jessie's Multicultural Curls......I had a work at home day today so I gave it a shot.  Holy cow, it's awesome.   I only used a dime-sized amount since my hair is short.   It's thick, wavy and layered, and the waves will turn into curls if I use something like Moisture Treat.

I ran the Miss Jessie's through and scrunched while blow-drying.   OMG, soft, pillowy curls all over the place. Instantly.  And no frizz. Just amazing.   It feels sticky on your hands, but my hair doesn't feel sticky at all.  I left it alone for a few hours before I brushed it.  That brought down some of the curl, but now it's curling up again on its own.

And, no, I don't have multicultural hair. Unless Irish/Italian counts as multicultural.  :lol:

Yeah, I'm buying the full size.

 

[AMaas]

Follow-up on the Miss Jessie's Multicultural Curls......I had a work at home day today so I gave it a shot. Holy cow, it's awesome. I only used a dime-sized amount since my hair is short. It's thick, wavy and layered, and the waves will turn into curls if I use something like Moisture Treat.

I ran the Miss Jessie's through and scrunched while blow-drying. OMG, soft, pillowy curls all over the place. Instantly. And no frizz. Just amazing. It feels sticky on your hands, but my hair doesn't feel sticky at all. I left it alone for a few hours before I brushed it. That brought down some of the curl, but now it's curling up again on its own.

And, no, I don't have multicultural hair. Unless Irish/Italian counts as multicultural. :lol:

Yeah, I'm buying the full size.

Thanks for the review! I don't have multicultural hair either - just super curly Caucasian hair and am always on the lookout for good curl products! I'm already a devoted, loyal fan of Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls, but this new stuff sounds more like a gel where the Pillow Soft is a cream.

 

[chaostheory]

Thanks for the review! I don't have multicultural hair either - just super curly Caucasian hair and am always on the lookout for good curl products! I'm already a devoted, loyal fan of Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls, but this new stuff sounds more like a gel where the Pillow Soft is a cream.

It didn't work for me sadly, and fyi, I would describe the multicultural curls as a cream, not a gel. I have the jelly soft curls which is a gel, and this is not like that in texture or look. I'm glad it's working for some people! My hair is curly but it's too darn fine for this product to work on

 

[AMaas]

It didn't work for me sadly, and fyi, I would describe the multicultural curls as a cream, not a gel. I have the jelly soft curls which is a gel, and this is not like that in texture or look. I'm glad it's working for some people! My hair is curly but it's too darn fine for this product to work on

Good to know, thank you!  I am not sure why I assumed the Multicultural was a gel and not a cream. 

I have the Jelly Soft Curls too, and I don't like it as much as the Pillow Soft.  My hair is fine as well, just really thick and really curly.  I have to go easy on either the Jelly or Pillow Soft for sure - they are both heavy duty products!  I've actually tried using them layered (gel then cream) and that was not so good.   

The best routine I have found is to start with a leave-in conditioner (currently Beauty Protector), then apply a few drops of hair oil to my ends (currently Aveda Dry Remedy), then I use a little bit of the Pillow Soft all over, scrunch, and then finish with a non-aerosol hair spray or a spray gel (currently Herbal Essences).  And I air dry.

 

[LethalLesal]

My June BB is so awful.  I had cancelled all of my other accounts, because I'm fully stocked on Makeup and Bath/Lotion/Shampoos for a LONG TIME now, and I did the three-month gift subscription for the Kate Spade necklace. 

This is my first box for that three-month gift sub.  I totally want the $10 back. 

I do not ever allow myself to get sunburns, so the Coola item will never be used, the soap doesn't smell very good, the vitamins only contained two and a serving size of them is six.  The only things I would really use are the Marcelle serum, and the lip balm, but I also don't really care for the color of the lip balm. 

BB posted this on FB just now... 

"Spoiler Alert! In June all Birchbox subscribers will receive at least one of these 10 samples! See something you know and love OR something you can't wait to try? Tell us in the comments!"

I commented saying I didn't get any of that... =\  I would have loved to try any of that stuff. 

 

[LethalLesal]

It didn't work for me sadly, and fyi, I would describe the multicultural curls as a cream, not a gel. I have the jelly soft curls which is a gel, and this is not like that in texture or look. I'm glad it's working for some people! My hair is curly but it's too darn fine for this product to work on

Try the quick curls!  It works really well for me.  I don't have fine hair, but it's a thicker cream, and I would imagine it would work really hair in thin/fine hair. 

 

[chaostheory]

Good to know, thank you!  I am not sure why I assumed the Multicultural was a gel and not a cream. 

I have the Jelly Soft Curls too, and I don't like it as much as the Pillow Soft.  My hair is fine as well, just really thick and really curly.  I have to go easy on either the Jelly or Pillow Soft for sure - they are both heavy duty products!  I've actually tried using them layered (gel then cream) and that was not so good.   

The best routine I have found is to start with a leave-in conditioner (currently Beauty Protector), then apply a few drops of hair oil to my ends (currently Aveda Dry Remedy), then I use a little bit of the Pillow Soft all over, scrunch, and then finish with a non-aerosol hair spray or a spray gel (currently Herbal Essences).  And I air dry.

Oh I looked at the package and it says it's a lotion.

I haven't tried the pillow soft. I found the jelly soft made my hair pretty limp, so maybe I should try out the pillow soft. Currently I use a root volumizer (redken I think), followed by John Frieda frizze-ease curly hair reviver mousse, then with TIGI curls rock on the ends. I wish I could find ONE product that would do everything I want but that is definitely a pipe dream haha. 

 

[chaostheory]

Try the quick curls!  It works really well for me.  I don't have fine hair, but it's a thicker cream, and I would imagine it would work really hair in thin/fine hair. 

thanks for the suggestion! I'll read up on it and see if any other fine haired girls with curls have tried it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Dashery]

@@LethalLesal Are you sure that's your June box? I just ask because that kind of looks like a welcome box, to me. (They come along with gift subscriptions and are comprised of samples from previous months.) Maybe someone who knows BB better could say, but I'm just wondering.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Anyway, if it is your June box and you didn't receive one of those guaranteed samples, you might want to contact BB's costumer service. I know they're pretty good at taking care of that stuff.

 

[LethalLesal]

@@LethalLesal Are you sure that's your June box? I just ask because that kind of looks like a welcome box, to me. (They come along with gift subscriptions and are comprised of samples from previous months.) Maybe someone who knows BB better could say, but I'm just wondering.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Anyway, if it is your June box and you didn't receive one of those guaranteed samples, you might want to contact BB's costumer service. I know they're pretty good at taking care of that stuff.

It is a "welcome box" it says on their page, but I was already a member prior to getting this box.  Meh, it's one heck of a crappy welcome box, that's for sure!  

 

[Dashery]

It is a "welcome box" it says on their page, but I was already a member prior to getting this box.  Meh, it's one heck of a crappy welcome box, that's for sure!  

Haha I certainly wouldn't want vitamins. But I'm glad it wasn't your June box then! Hopefully your next few boxes will worth it.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kellyfish14]

I tried my Davines Love Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner this weekend and I am in love!  I'm hoarding my points to buy the full size!  So thanks to whoever found the bbjetblue code!  Looks like a good time to cancel and resub!

 

[gypsiemagic]

I am obsessed with their Jetblue Amenity Kit. also a bit sad as I have a flight from JFK-LAX in July but its like 2 days before Mint launches. -__-

They need to sell these. 



I also find it interesting that Michelle Phan and ipsy curated the Virgin transcontinental business class kits and right after Birchbox curates the transcontinental business class amenity kids for Jetblue

two pretty trendy airlines know beauty subs are cool.

Also I think the Klorane patches are in both :]

 

[CurlyTails]

I tried the Vasanti Brighten Up last night and it made my skin so smooth!

 

[Sadejane]

I emailed Birchbox last week about my Kate Spade necklace. I haven't noticed anyone on this forum actually receiving it.  

Anyway, they responded with a vague "oh, we'll run and check with the warehouse" but didn't give me a specific date or even an assurance I would receive it.  They did promise to follow up with me but five days later, I've heard nothing.  I only subscribed to BB because of the free necklace and it's very misleading for them to promise it if they're not going to follow through.  

I was a BB subscriber a year ago and hated all my boxes, but I also didn't know about the points system at the time.  I already have a credit because of my reviews and initial box (although I wasn't given credits for my second box), so I'm more tempted to keep the monthly box.  

I do appreciate the variety of brands they send, a good mix of high end and affordable (and thank goodness, no Nyx or Be a Bombshell like I get from Ipsy and other boxes all the time) but I wish the sizes were more generous.  

So. . has anyone received their Kate Spade necklace as promise?  Also, how do you get the "add on" items?  I never got an email about adding on the scarf.  

 

[rachelshine]

I am obsessed with their Jetblue Amenity Kit. also a bit sad as I have a flight from JFK-LAX in July but its like 2 days before Mint launches. -__-

They need to sell these. 

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I also find it interesting that Michelle Phan and ipsy curated the Virgin transcontinental business class kits and right after Birchbox curates the transcontinental business class amenity kids for Jetblue

two pretty trendy airlines know beauty subs are cool.

Also I think the Klorane patches are in both :]

Ummm I wish I could fly Mint ASAP. 

 

[KaitC13]

I tried the Vasanti Brighten Up last night and it made my skin so smooth!

That has been one of the best things BB has ever turned me on.  My mom got it in her BB - I told her, "This stuff is amazing! AND a little goes a long way."  

 

[KaitC13]

@@Sadejane Some of the ladies in the warehouse/shipping issues thread in the BB forum have been talking about the KS necklace issue.  One poster in there (forget the name off top of my head), mentioned the BBB complaint form.  Check out the thread.