Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[angismith]

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?? 

Yes, Krendall, that is a great idea! However, I have not used enough of my Julep polishes yet to need a thinner for them.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

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!

I.... can't imagine it makes a difference?

I don't know much about nail polish chemistry but looking at the thinner I purchased and the julep polish formula:

Sally Beauty thinner: BUTYL ACETATE ,ETHYL ACETATE ,HEPTANE

Ingredients for Bess: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Benzophenone-1, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Hexanal.

I'm guessing the 3 ingredients they added are the ones most likely to evaporate thus causing drying/goopiness.

 

[angismith]

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


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.

Cookie, you don't get a special ridge filling base coat? I haven't tried just a regular base coat.

 

[Krendall]

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!

Yes, this is my problem exactly. I know I need a thinner, but I'm not sure which one will be best with Julep's formula. As far as I know, they haven't made a Julep nail polish thinner. If it was in a monthly box, I would probably buy it regardless of the colors!

 

[NotTheMama]

My golden mystery box is out for delivery!!! I need some new pretties after the weekend I had, so I will enjoy it no matter what's in it!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[lexxies22]

What's the differencce between Ridge Filler base coat and a regular base coat? I've only used a regular based coat because my natural beds are healthy and smooth. I never really use nail treatments sorts because I hardly ever had any issues with my nails being really thick and strong. Sometimes, it gets too strong that it breaks. 

 

[autopilot]

My golden mystery box is out for delivery!!! I need some new pretties after the weekend I had, so I will enjoy it no matter what's in it!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I can't wait to see it! I've been googling like crazy for more spoilers.

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

What's the differencce between Ridge Filler base coat and a regular base coat? I've only used a regular based coat because my natural beds are healthy and smooth. I never really use nail treatments sorts because I hardly ever had any issues with my nails being really thick and strong. Sometimes, it gets too strong that it breaks. 

Lexxie, I used to have beautiful, thick, strong, long nails, too. But in recent years, that is gone. Same with hair ... thick, wavy, gorgeous, got compliments everywhere I went...but after 40, everything went downhill. No doctor ever found a reason for my thinning hair and soft nails. I think it was hormonal. But in the last 6 months, hair has started filling in and not losing it everywhere and my nails are stronger. BUT, after a spinal fusion in 2009, four of my nails have HUGE ridges. I never tried a regular base coat when I started doing my nails, just automatically went for the ridge-filling. The ridge-filling ones smooth out the nail surface and you see NO ridges once it is dry. Just a level flat surface to apply polish.

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by Pollysmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
My golden mystery box is out for delivery!!! I need some new pretties after the weekend I had, so I will enjoy it no matter what's in it!!

Me, too, Polllysmom! It should be here in about 2 hours!!! Really looking forward to seeing what I get, plus the OTHER stuff that I ordered too!

 

[r4chel77]

i was hospitalized last night for what looked like appendicitis but is another GI problem. they're not sure if it's viral or i ate something bad but i'm praying that it's not a GI disease/syndrome. i'm still really sick and in a lot of pain and it might be weird to write on MUT but i know that previously we support each other through health problems. i'm almost completely alone out near my college with my family and boyfriend a couple hours away. 

my mail gets delivered to my school mailbox so i won't get the mystery box for at least a day or two when i can go and pick it up.

 

[cari12]

Found another variation on IG

 

[autopilot]

Found another variation on IG

Ooh, I think that's the Anne/Jane/Maria/Nan variation I saw someone else reported. (But she said earrings instead of hair ties...)

 

[Lulubelle107]

Originally Posted by r4chel77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

i was hospitalized last night for what looked like appendicitis but is another GI problem. they're not sure if it's viral or i ate something bad but i'm praying that it's not a GI disease/syndrome. i'm still really sick and in a lot of pain and it might be weird to write on MUT but i know that previously we support each other through health problems. i'm almost completely alone out near my college with my family and boyfriend a couple hours away. 

my mail gets delivered to my school mailbox so i won't get the mystery box for at least a day or two when i can go and pick it up.

I'm so sorry to hear this!  I hope it resolves itself soon and is nothing serious. 

 

[cari12]

Found another variation on IG

Ooh, I think that's the Anne/Jane/Maria/Nan variation I saw someone else reported. (But she said earrings instead of hair ties...)

I would be over the moon if I get this box. I love and want all those colors. Looks like they had a lot of hand cream to get rid of too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by r4chel77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

i was hospitalized last night for what looked like appendicitis but is another GI problem. they're not sure if it's viral or i ate something bad but i'm praying that it's not a GI disease/syndrome. i'm still really sick and in a lot of pain and it might be weird to write on MUT but i know that previously we support each other through health problems. i'm almost completely alone out near my college with my family and boyfriend a couple hours away. 

my mail gets delivered to my school mailbox so i won't get the mystery box for at least a day or two when i can go and pick it up.

Sorry to hear that, hope its nothing serious. Feel better soon.

 

[Alicia Loves]

i was hospitalized last night for what looked like appendicitis but is another GI problem. they're not sure if it's viral or i ate something bad but i'm praying that it's not a GI disease/syndrome. i'm still really sick and in a lot of pain and it might be weird to write on MUT but i know that previously we support each other through health problems. i'm almost completely alone out near my college with my family and boyfriend a couple hours away.  my mail gets delivered to my school mailbox so i won't get the mystery box for at least a day or two when i can go and pick it up.

I hope everything turns out alright. People usually think the worse case scenario when they're sick...or at least I do. I'm sure you'll be fine /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> At least you have something to look forward to when you're feeling better. Fingers crossed your mystery box is extra special!

 

[Imberis]

Originally Posted by r4chel77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

i was hospitalized last night for what looked like appendicitis but is another GI problem. they're not sure if it's viral or i ate something bad but i'm praying that it's not a GI disease/syndrome. i'm still really sick and in a lot of pain and it might be weird to write on MUT but i know that previously we support each other through health problems. i'm almost completely alone out near my college with my family and boyfriend a couple hours away. 

my mail gets delivered to my school mailbox so i won't get the mystery box for at least a day or two when i can go and pick it up.

Oh dear. I hope everything winds up OK! Sorry you're feeling so awful.

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by r4chel77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

i was hospitalized last night for what looked like appendicitis but is another GI problem. they're not sure if it's viral or i ate something bad but i'm praying that it's not a GI disease/syndrome. i'm still really sick and in a lot of pain and it might be weird to write on MUT but i know that previously we support each other through health problems. i'm almost completely alone out near my college with my family and boyfriend a couple hours away. 

my mail gets delivered to my school mailbox so i won't get the mystery box for at least a day or two when i can go and pick it up.

I hope they get to the bottom of it soon and that it's nothing serious. I'm sorry you have to go through that alone but we're all here sending healing thoughts your way! 

 

[LuckyMoon]

Originally Posted by r4chel77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

i was hospitalized last night for what looked like appendicitis but is another GI problem. they're not sure if it's viral or i ate something bad but i'm praying that it's not a GI disease/syndrome. i'm still really sick and in a lot of pain and it might be weird to write on MUT but i know that previously we support each other through health problems. i'm almost completely alone out near my college with my family and boyfriend a couple hours away. 

my mail gets delivered to my school mailbox so i won't get the mystery box for at least a day or two when i can go and pick it up.

Oh no.  Feel better soon!

I hope your mystery box is amazing, that will make you feel better.

 

[angismith]

Originally Posted by r4chel77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

i was hospitalized last night for what looked like appendicitis but is another GI problem. they're not sure if it's viral or i ate something bad but i'm praying that it's not a GI disease/syndrome. i'm still really sick and in a lot of pain and it might be weird to write on MUT but i know that previously we support each other through health problems. i'm almost completely alone out near my college with my family and boyfriend a couple hours away. 

my mail gets delivered to my school mailbox so i won't get the mystery box for at least a day or two when i can go and pick it up.

Rachel, be very, very careful! There is a serious stomach bug going around that seems to be centered around packaged lettuce. It is in several states already ... did they mention it at the hospital? And did they hook you up to an IV to rehydrate you? Try to sip as much Gatorade as you can ... call the person in charge of the mail center and see if somebody they trust could bring your box by for you! I know it is probably least of your worries right now, but it might distract you for a little while....hugs, sweetheart ... it can't be fun be so far away from home and comfort and love..