Rainbow Honey Mystery Box

[Christa W]

I used the OPI

I used the OPI one for the first time last week and I got three or 4 days out of it.  Then I used it yesterday and got like 12 hours out of it.  The first time I did my nails then went to bed, the second time I did my nails and did the dishes and laundry and the polish literally fell right off by the next morning.  I did my nails again last night and used it, and I have a few small chips but no peeling yet. 

The last 2 times, I did a rather sloppy, quick job, so that may account for some of it.  I am still experimenting with it, but I do like how easy it comes off.

I read somewhere that you shouldn't get your hands wet within 2 hrs or something like that. 

 

[NotTheMama]

I read somewhere that you shouldn't get your hands wet within 2 hrs or something like that. 

I had an idea....I think I am going to try and do a base color with a regular base coat and top coat.  Then I am going to use the OPI on top of that with a glitter topper and see what my results are.  Maybe that will work. 

 

[Christa W]

I had an idea....I think I am going to try and do a base color with a regular base coat and top coat.  Then I am going to use the OPI on top of that with a glitter topper and see what my results are.  Maybe that will work. 

I like how your mind works....

 

[Christa W]

I am actually really excited this month is almost over (kinda) so I can get ready for my June Rainbow Honey!!!  

 

[NotTheMama]

I like how your mind works....

Yeah, I think I'm going to try that.  If I get time tonight I will try it, if not it will be this weekend sometime.  I will post my results. 

 

[mandithomas89]

So Rainbow Honey sent me the stuff that was on backorder from my big order at the beginning of the month. I was kicking myself because I hadn't gotten around to responding to their email asking what free full size item I wanted before they sent me another email saying that the rest of my order had been sent out, but they ended up including a surprise full size anyway!

 

[NotTheMama]

So Rainbow Honey sent me the stuff that was on backorder from my big order at the beginning of the month. I was kicking myself because I hadn't gotten around to responding to their email asking what free full size item I wanted before they sent me another email saying that the rest of my order had been sent out, but they ended up including a surprise full size anyway!

Ooohhh...what did you get?  I love surprises!!

 

[LethalLesal]

I've had my petit four on with Rainbow Honey's own base coat and their scented topcoat since the 15th, and I have no chipping at all... I'll post pictures later when I feel like actually getting up and getting my phone... heh. 

 

[Kelly Silva]

Everyone don't forget the Ipsy 25% off IPSY25 code works until May 31st! I'm tempted to make another order, but maybe instead I'll just finally subscribe to the mystery bag!

 

[ellesnails]

Yeah, I think I'm going to try that. If I get time tonight I will try it, if not it will be this weekend sometime. I will post my results.

I'd be careful doing this. I haven't tried it personally but I've heard laying anything down underneath the glue will also come off with the glue and possibly peel your nail. If you try it, maybe try it on one finger.

 

[mandithomas89]

Ooohhh...what did you get?  I love surprises!!

Me too!! They gave me

Spoiler

citron 86

which wasn't one I'd have picked myself, but I like it! Thinking about putting it in my swap box though. I'm really happy they still gave me something!

Everyone don't forget the Ipsy 25% off IPSY25 code works until May 31st! I'm tempted to make another order, but maybe instead I'll just finally subscribe to the mystery bag!

I'm trying to decided whether I should do the same thing. It would be much better for my bank account to just get a mystery bag and wait awhile to make a massive purchase again. I'm supposed to be on a no-buy... but I suck at it.

 

[3Babydolls]

Me too!! They gave me

Spoiler

citron 86

which wasn't one I'd have picked myself, but I like it! Thinking about putting it in my swap box though. I'm really happy they still gave me something!

I'm trying to decided whether I should do the same thing. It would be much better for my bank account to just get a mystery bag and wait awhile to make a massive purchase again. I'm supposed to be on a no-buy... but I suck at it.

Haha. Me too. May was supposed to be my serious no buy month. Then I discovered I live rainbow honey. Didn't go so well needless to say

 

[3Babydolls]

Maybe I should try the glitter off in a super light coat then go to bed? It's a shame to lose the polish so fast.

For those of you who have used rainbow honeys base coat, do you find it makes getting glitter polish off easier?

 

[Kelly Silva]

Maybe I should try the glitter off in a super light coat then go to bed? It's a shame to lose the polish so fast.

For those of you who have used rainbow honeys base coat, do you find it makes getting glitter polish off easier?

Yeah but I had problems with peeling too. With all colors I used, so I stopped using it. Weirdly my nails seem to do best without a base or top coat.

 

[NotTheMama]

I'd be careful doing this. I haven't tried it personally but I've heard laying anything down underneath the glue will also come off with the glue and possibly peel your nail. If you try it, maybe try it on one finger.

I would imagine that it should just peel off the regular polish like it would peel off your nail, but you bring up a good point.  I should err on the side of caution and maybe try it on a test nail first.  I know I read here that someone else used it in addition to a regular base coat, but I don't remember if they put it on top of or underneath the OPI one.  I only use the OPI as a base coat, then I put my polish directly over that.

I did see a YouTube video where someone did the DIY glue base coat on their nails but left a small edge around the nail and then used a regular base coat on top of that to help "seal" the glue down to give it a longer wear time.  I might experiment with that, too. 

Not sure if I'll get time to play with this stuff tonight, but if I do, I will be sure to give you guys my results.

 

[Christa W]

Maybe I should try the glitter off in a super light coat then go to bed? It's a shame to lose the polish so fast.

For those of you who have used rainbow honeys base coat, do you find it makes getting glitter polish off easier?

I used the Rainbow Honey base but it didn't help get anything off easier but my nails grew like crazy.  It's either that or the regular cuticle oil I massage in every day. 

 

[mandithomas89]

Haha. Me too. May was supposed to be my serious no buy month. Then I discovered I live rainbow honey. Didn't go so well needless to say

I literally have NO willpower. I'm an addict lol

 

[shutterblog]

Haha. Me too. May was supposed to be my serious no buy month. Then I discovered I live rainbow honey. Didn't go so well needless to say

Me, too - I just won an eBay auction that had all of the Lavender Mother's Day items (except the two polishes - sigh).  I can't even stick to the site because too much is out of stock so I'm hitting eBay and hunting, too!  I also skipped Julep this month and upgraded the RH mystery bag from Mini to Large.  I'd much rather give them my $$ right now!

They are out of the mini Nail Honey Cuticle Oil on the site.  Just the $12 version is available.  Is it worth the difference in price?

 

[biancardi]

Me, too - I just won an eBay auction that had all of the Lavender Mother's Day items (except the two polishes - sigh).  I can't even stick to the site because too much is out of stock so I'm hitting eBay and hunting, too!  I also skipped Julep this month and upgraded the RH mystery bag from Mini to Large.  I'd much rather give them my $$ right now!

They are out of the mini Nail Honey Cuticle Oil on the site.  Just the $12 version is available.  Is it worth the difference in price?

  the full size is the size of a full nailpolish bottle from RH.  btw - the full size should be 15 or 16 ml, not 115 ml (lol).  You are getting 3x the product for less 3x the price of the mini (mini is 5ml @5.00, full size is 12.00 and over double the amount of the mini)

I have it - that stuff is liquid gold for my cuticles.

 

[shutterblog]

  the full size is the size of a full nailpolish bottle from RH.  btw - the full size should be 15 or 16 ml, not 115 ml (lol).  You are getting 3x the product for less 3x the price of the mini (mini is 5ml @5.00, full size is 12.00 and over double the amount of the mini)

I have it - that stuff is liquid gold for my cuticles.

Well then how can I say no for 25% off?   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I was looking at my post trying to figure out if I had typed 115ml - LOL!  I'm blonde and math is hard so it wouldn't surprise me.  Since I'm pretty new to RH I would have preferred to try the mini size on the cuticle oil - but with the Ipsy discount still in effect I'm just going to tell my husband, "Oooh - look over there!  Shiny!"  And . . . click.