Julep: August 2013 (Spoilers)

[cari12]

Originally Posted by foxyroxy-26 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I never noticed any problems with the Oxygen treatment on my nails. I used it a few times and loved what it did. The polish itself, however, didn't last long at all. I think 2 months and it had turned into a goopy/sticky mess. 
Julep's CS said you can use polish thinner to thin it out.

Oh I know. IMO though, 2 months is ridiculous for a product to go bad. 

 

[Lolo22]

Originally Posted by foxyroxy-26 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Julep's CS said you can use polish thinner to thin it out.

That is exactly why I get so frustrated with Julep.  Rather than just ensuring they have a consistent formula and effective products, they tell us to fix it (thinning polishes, mixing/blending DD creme, etc.).   The oxygen treatment literally only came out Spring of this year.

 

[latinafeminista]

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

version four exists! (found in a swap group on fb)



also, i cannot thank you all enough for wishing me well. i woke up this morning feeling miraculously better. last night i really thought about going back to the hospital because i felt so ill and was in a lot of pain. this morning, my stomach is still upset and hurts moderately but i'm doing okay. at least enough to cheer for this box! i hope this is what i get.

Glad you are feeling better! 

Also, thanks for posting this! I hope this is what is coming to be this week /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[Jac13]

That sucks about the nail treatment; I was looking forward to getting a good nail product.

 

[birdiebijou]

Just wanted to chime in on the Oxygen Treatment - I absolutely love it. It definitely makes my nails stronger and looks super natural and pretty. I use it solo, no base or top coat, in between glitter polishes, etc, that are rough on my nails. It's my way of giving my nails a "rest" (even though I technically know that doesn't really matter).

 

[cari12]

So I realize I JUST got my golden mystery box but I'm already hoping they'll release a regular mystery box this week. Anyone seen any hints on their FB page if that will happen? 

 

[JC327]

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

version four exists! (found in a swap group on fb)



also, i cannot thank you all enough for wishing me well. i woke up this morning feeling miraculously better. last night i really thought about going back to the hospital because i felt so ill and was in a lot of pain. this morning, my stomach is still upset and hurts moderately but i'm doing okay. at least enough to cheer for this box! i hope this is what i get.

Glad to hear you are feeling better!

 

[Jac13]

It is suppose to come out this week. I think it will be the 8th.

 

[cari12]

Originally Posted by Jac13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
It is suppose to come out this week. I think it will be the 8th.

awesome! thank you /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[mariahk83]

and of course i got the box i least wanted....bunny, drew, layne, and sheryl - i may keep sheryl but the others are going up for trade.  boo

whyyyyy do i keep getting sucked into these mystery boxes!

 

[Jstull1]

I'm starting to feel like I'm having bad luck getting my boxes delivered. I got an e-mail saying my golden mystery box was sent out on the 2nd, but the tracking hasn't updated at all. This happened to me with the lip factory box as well. Guess I'll give Julep a call in the morning to see if they have an idea on what has happened.

 

[r4chel77]

i received version one!

i just did the oxygen treatment and removed the polish on my toes (i had orly's melt my popsicle - super perfect neon orange) and will paint them tonight but i'm not sure with what. i'm still recovering so just resting a lot. 

someone mentioned the idea of just pulling out any polish without looking and picking a color that way; i love this idea and that's what i do on days where i'm not sure. i usually do it a few times before deciding lol

also, i am participating in my first swap! i am giving a few china glazes and the julep sea salt spray for julep's ivy, minka and hilary. it's kind of an uneven swap but ivy is OOS and i think the salt spray is a bit overpriced anyways.

 

[cari12]

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

i received version one!

i just did the oxygen treatment and removed the polish on my toes (i had orly's melt my popsicle - super perfect neon orange) and will paint them tonight but i'm not sure with what. i'm still recovering so just resting a lot. 

someone mentioned the idea of just pulling out any polish without looking and picking a color that way; i love this idea and that's what i do on days where i'm not sure. i usually do it a few times before deciding lol

also, i am participating in my first swap! i am giving a few china glazes and the julep sea salt spray for julep's ivy, minka and hilary. it's kind of an uneven swap but ivy is OOS and i think the salt spray is a bit overpriced anyways.

That was me! Haha! Yeah I'll pick a few times on occasion too (especially if I pick a glitter at first and I don't want to spend the time doing multiple coats to get full coverage)

 

[mariahk83]

whoever said monica was gloopy up thread....wow, i'm not sure i've used a worse polish in my life!  shame too, bc the color is gorgeous

 

[MissTrix]

I have to wonder if the tall, narrow bottles are to blame for the seemingly poor formula of many Julep polishes. 

 

[autopilot]

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

I have to wonder if the tall, narrow bottles are to blame for the seemingly poor formula of many Julep polishes. 

Heh, I always thought the shape of the bottles was designed to disguise the small amount that was in them.

 

[autopilot]

Originally Posted by mariahk83 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

whoever said monica was gloopy up thread....wow, i'm not sure i've used a worse polish in my life!  shame too, bc the color is gorgeous

I know I did, her and Kyla are both pretty bad.

I got some thinner but I think I still need to add more...

 

[luckyme502]

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


Heh, I always thought the shape of the bottles was designed to disguise the small amount that was in them. 

I wonder this same thing.  I just started subing to Julep and painted my nails with Claudette, a brand new bottle, and after applying two coats, I could see a definite drop in the level of the polish.  I've never noticed that after only one use with any other polish.  Maybe it's because the polish is so thick?

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I wonder this same thing.  I just started subing to Julep and painted my nails with Claudette, a brand new bottle, and after applying two coats, I could see a definite drop in the level of the polish.  I've never noticed that after only one use with any other polish.  Maybe it's because the polish is so thick?

No, that's actually about right. Because of the shape of the bottle, the usage is easily more prominent. if you remove the same volume of liquid from a 50mL glass that is 25cm high versus 10cm high, you'll see the height drop more because clearly the 25cm high glass has to be thinner to account for the fact it's taller and still holds the same amount.

A 15mL bottle of polish is probably good for 20-25 manicures. 8mL Julep is probably good for 10-12 -- you can actually measure this after 2-3 manis, based on how much it drops.

 

[Imberis]

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

I have to wonder if the tall, narrow bottles are to blame for the seemingly poor formula of many Julep polishes. 

Same here! I don't have any other polishes of reputable brands that are as gloopy as Julep's polishes. Plus I think Julep polishes change consistency after you open them up. I know most polishes do this after a while, but this seems to go pretty quickly. I've had ones that have gone on ok-ish when I first get them, but then when I try it again maybe two months later, I can hardly get it on without glopping it everywhere.