Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[cari12]

Yeah, definitely have to go into buying these with low expectations. Lol! I've convinced myself this time that I'm going to get dupes and the lowest value box.

I do think they should clarify a bit more (maybe they do in tiny fine print somewhere) that it was $100 value based on their full retail pricing and NOT maven pricing.

 

[AshY]

Here is a general questions , should base coats be used for sea salt finishes like Tracy?  Or will that mess up the effect?

 

[ling168]

Originally Posted by AshY /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Here is a general questions , should base coats be used for sea salt finishes like Tracy?  Or will that mess up the effect?

I used a base coat and I didn't have any problems with the effect, but then again I always used a base coat so I don't know what it is like without it. Just don't use a top coat.

 

[ling168]

Originally Posted by jessicalriley /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Oh, man. Kinda bummed ab the spoilers. I don't like the oxygen nail treatment Bc you can't wear polish over it (or did I just imagine reading that???), but since there seem to be a smaller number if polishes, there's less of a chance I'll get dupes. I have short hair, so the hair ties are also a bummer. I guess I'm most excited ab the hand cream! I preach SPF like the gospel, so it would be a great product for me. There are more variations out there, so maybe I'll hit the jackpot. I think they lured me in with the "golden" thing, so I'm starting to regret my purchase. We will see! Mine will

be here tomorrow or Tuesday.

Maybe you can use the hair ties for organizing things... like membership cards? I used some of those hair ties for my excess cords and chargers. 

 

[CheshireCookie]

Originally Posted by AshY /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Here is a general questions , should base coats be used for sea salt finishes like Tracy?  Or will that mess up the effect?

I use mine with a basecoat

For me it hasn't effected the finish, in fact, it makes for a smoother application. Like ling168 said though, the top coat will change the effect.

 

[jessicalriley]

Maybe you can use the hair ties for organizing things... like membership cards? I used some of those hair ties for my excess cords and chargers. 

Good idea! Thank you! I actually save those clear bands that Julep uses to hold the polishes together in bubble wrap. They come in handy & I like the clear band better than a colored one.

 

[thebeverley3]

Originally Posted by jessicalriley /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Good idea! Thank you! I actually save those clear bands that Julep uses to hold the polishes together in bubble wrap. They come in handy & I like the clear band better than a colored one.

That is a great idea!!!

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by jessicalriley /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Good idea! Thank you! I actually save those clear bands that Julep uses to hold the polishes together in bubble wrap. They come in handy & I like the clear band better than a colored one.

Ha! The more I get to know you, the more I realize how similar we are ... I save those bands, too ... so much nice than beige rubber!

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I use mine with a basecoat

For me it hasn't effected the finish, in fact, it makes for a smoother application. Like ling168 said though, the top coat will change the effect.

I use Seche Vite Ridge Filling Base Coat under everything! I did not have ridges until my spinal surgery four years ago, but since then, I have horrible ridges on four of nails. I tried Deborah Lippman's but Seche Vite's version works much better!

 

[jessicalriley]

Ha! The more I get to know you, the more I realize how similar we are ... I save those bands, too ... so much nice than beige rubber!

I know, right?! I was reading in the Bondi thread ab your big anniversary in September. That is so awesome! My husband & I have the same approach- we are best buddies. Friendship & companionship definitely outlast the flames of romance.

 

[ling168]

Originally Posted by jessicalriley /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by ling168 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Maybe you can use the hair ties for organizing things... like membership cards? I used some of those hair ties for my excess cords and chargers. 
Good idea! Thank you! I actually save those clear bands that Julep uses to hold the polishes together in bubble wrap. They come in handy & I like the clear band better than a colored one.

I love keeping those too! I also keep the bubble wrap also... you never know when you may need bubble wrap or get bored haha

 

[Krendall]

Anyone else think it would be awesome of the "extra" one month was a nail polish thinner?? 

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by Krendall /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Anyone else think it would be awesome of the "extra" one month was a nail polish thinner?? 

Considering how goopy many of Julep's polishes are, I think that would appropriate. lol

 

[CheshireCookie]

Originally Posted by angismith /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I use Seche Vite Ridge Filling Base Coat under everything! I did not have ridges until my spinal surgery four years ago, but since then, I have horrible ridges on four of nails. I tried Deborah Lippman's but Seche Vite's version works much better!

Oh my goodness, yes, I have ridges too! They're from my thyroid disease, but the ridges have gotten much better over the years since my disease calmed down

I've used SO many different base coats, but my favorites currently are Bondi's Im Vers and Nailtini's Simple Syrup.

 

[jessicalriley]

My golden mystery box should be delivered today according to USPS. I will post when I get home tonight!

 

[greatbleuheron]

Originally Posted by AshY /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Here is a general questions , should base coats be used for sea salt finishes like Tracy?  Or will that mess up the effect?

You don't need to use a base coat for sea-salt finishes, but I did with Tracy because I didn't want the dark-ish color to stain my nails.  They'll go on fine either with or without; it's your choice!

 

[cari12]

My box is in my city and due for delivery today as well! Can't wait to see what everyone gets /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[greatbleuheron]

Originally Posted by Krendall /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Anyone else think it would be awesome of the "extra" one month was a nail polish thinner?? 

That is such a great idea, Krendall.  I finally went out and bought some nail polish thinner (thank you to the wonderful advice-givers here on MUT!), and used it to thin a Julep polish.  I'm not sure it worked ideally, though, because it wasn't a Julep thinner.  I really don't know--if someone can chime in on this, I'd be grateful--but it seems plausible to me that you get the best results when thinning a polish if you use a formula that's highly compatible with the polish you're trying to thin.  There are so many different versions of polish out there now . . . three-free, four-free, five-free . . . that I'm not really sure how to get that kind of compatibility, unless I'm using a thinner specially made to go with the polish in question. 

As I said, I used a non-Julep thinner to thin my Julep polish (does Julep even make a thinner so far?), and I'm not sure the results were fantastic.  The polish was a little thinner afterwards, yes, but it didn't seem to go on all that smoothly anymore. So before I thinned it, it was too gloopy to use, and after I thinned it, it was less gloopy but didn't flow all that well.  Not ideal!

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by jessicalriley /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I know, right?! I was reading in the Bondi thread ab your big anniversary in September. That is so awesome! My husband & I have the same approach- we are best buddies. Friendship & companionship definitely outlast the flames of romance.

Oh, we definitely had our days of romance, Jessica ... but it evolves and becomes so much more as time passes and you learn to deal with life's struggles together. And, romance still thrives, just not always in a sexual manner ... for instance, he will bring me flowers from the woods or pastures and make a bouquet for my room. Just because he know I love flowers. He is very thoughtful, but to look at him, you would think he is just a macho idiot, but I found out on our first date he is just a teddy bear in disguise! Enough mushy talk .... waiting for my first wave of Julep Secret Store orders to arrive today .......... I will not be disapppointed in the Golden Mystery Box .... I am going to enjoy it no matter what! I have spent that much on hand creme and one nail polish before, so it's a bargain no matter what's in it! And there's always the OThER stuff I ordered!!!! Hehehe!

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by ling168 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



I love keeping those too! I also keep the bubble wrap also... you never know when you may need bubble wrap or get bored haha

ling, I order SO much on the internet that I finally quit keeping bubble wrap a couple of years ago. But I do have fun popping a few before I start cleaning up......