(Spoilers) Julep November 2013

[chelsealady]

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  I'm so conflicted.  I really want to get my a box this month, but I have so many polishes and I'm so bad about painting my nails that it seems like an epic waste of money.

How often do you all change your nail polish?  I get so frustrated when my nails chip within a day or two and I hate the idea of redoing my nails every 2-3 days because it takes time I don't really have.  I just wish I could get a nail polish to survive through the work week.  5 days is all I'm asking here people!

  I change my polish most days because I like to.  But depending on the polish I could go a week.  Zoya is a week. A Zoya pixie dust with a clear top coat involves me using the aluminum foil method to get it off.   Most Julep is about three days.  I might as well not put on anything from Essie because it slides right off.  Other polishes have different staying powers.   It is a matter of finding the right top coat and base coat that works for you and the polish.   Right now I am using Orly bonder base coat and Seche vite top coat.   I have the Sally Hansen fast dry top coat to try but I have not gotten around to it yet. 

Glitters to me have more staying power than other finishes.

 

[tulosai]

Quote: Originally Posted by chelsealady /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
  I change my polish most days because I like to.  But depending on the polish I could go a week.  Zoya is a week. A Zoya pixie dust with a clear top coat involves me using the aluminum foil method to get it off.   Most Julep is about three days.  I might as well not put on anything from Essie because it slides right off.  Other polishes have different staying powers.   It is a matter of finding the right top coat and base coat that works for you and the polish.   Right now I am using Orly bonder base coat and Seche vite top coat.   I have the Sally Hansen fast dry top coat to try but I have not gotten around to it yet. 

Glitters to me have more staying power than other finishes.
I couldn't get Essie to stay on me for anything till I found their no chips ahead top coat.  For me if I use that with the polish it will stay 5-6 days.  If I don't use it I'm like you- 3 days tops.

 

[chelsealady]

Quote: Originally Posted by tulosai /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I couldn't get Essie to stay on me for anything till I found their no chips ahead top coat.  For me if I use that with the polish it will stay 5-6 days.  If I don't use it I'm like you- 3 days tops.

Good to know.  I will pick one up next time I run across it.  Because I am dying to try the Twin Sweater Set color. 

 

[rainpetal]

Quote: Originally Posted by tulosai /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Do you use both a base and top coat? If so have you tried different bases and top coats to see if they work better for you? 

Since I'm just getting into nail polish, I've only tried 1 base coat and 1 top coat so far.  I'm thinking I should at least try the Seche Vite top coat next because everyone seems to rave about it, but I'll take any additional recommendations you might have.

Quote: Originally Posted by chelsealady /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Most Julep is about three days. 

Nice to know I'm not the only one at least.

 

[chelsealady]

Quote: Originally Posted by rainpetal /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Since I'm just getting into nail polish, I've only tried 1 base coat and 1 top coat so far.  I'm thinking I should at least try the Seche Vite top coat next because everyone seems to rave about it, but I'll take any additional recommendations you might have.

Nice to know I'm not the only one at least.


Pros to Seche: best shine, quick drying time

Cons to Sech: shrinkage, massive amounts of chemicals

I do like Julep's Freedom top coat but I don't have the patience to set and let it dry old school.

 

[cari12]

Not sure if this was posted here yet but the Halloween sets are 30% off today only with the code TREAT30! I'm guessing they probably won't arrive before Halloween but I picked up the Creepy duo (Florence & Lucy) for $6.99! 

 

[LuckyMoon]

Quote: Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Not sure if this was posted here yet but the Halloween sets are 30% off today only with the code TREAT30! I'm guessing they probably won't arrive before Halloween but I picked up the Creepy duo (Florence & Lucy) for $6.99! 
Did you get an email about this?

I just got a response from Julep about not receiving emails, but I didn't get anything about this code.  

 

[jessicalriley]

I'm so conflicted.  I really want to get my a box this month, but I have so many polishes and I'm so bad about painting my nails that it seems like an epic waste of money. How often do you all change your nail polish?  I get so frustrated when my nails chip within a day or two and I hate the idea of redoing my nails every 2-3 days because it takes time I don't really have.  I just wish I could get a nail polish to survive through the work week.  5 days is all I'm asking here people!

I used to change my polish every day because it would chip. Then I finally found a base & top coat that works for me- Zoya Anchor & Armor. I've gotten julep polish to last a week with that combo. You really do have to keep trying til you find one that works for you!

 

[cari12]

Quote: Originally Posted by LuckyMoon /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Not sure if this was posted here yet but the Halloween sets are 30% off today only with the code TREAT30! I'm guessing they probably won't arrive before Halloween but I picked up the Creepy duo (Florence & Lucy) for $6.99! 
Did you get an email about this?

I just got a response from Julep about not receiving emails, but I didn't get anything about this code.  

Nope. Someone posted about it in a swap group on FB though. 

 

[LuckyMoon]

Quote: Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Nope. Someone posted about it in a swap group on FB though. 
Ok, thanks so much.

I am hoping my email problems w/Julep are all cleared up.

 

[cari12]

Ah. It didn't go out in an email because it's apart of their 10 days of Trick or Treat. It was the "treat" for Day 2 /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

https://apps.facebook.com/juleptrickortreat/pages/ccccf6ca686f4190

 

[RenoFab]

Quote: Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Not sure if this was posted here yet but the Halloween sets are 30% off today only with the code TREAT30! I'm guessing they probably won't arrive before Halloween but I picked up the Creepy duo (Florence & Lucy) for $6.99! 
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!!! I got the Creepy and the Candy Corn sets. Total of 5 polishes for $16.09. Julep has some amazing deals. These colors are overall great for fall and Spring too so I am not locked into something that is too seasonal

 

[redjill]

I couldn't get Essie to stay on me for anything till I found their no chips ahead top coat.  For me if I use that with the polish it will stay 5-6 days.  If I don't use it I'm like you- 3 days tops.

The downside with No Chips Ahead is that it takes an eternity to dry. I've put it on in the morning and 24 hours later I had sheet smudges on my nails from the night before.

 

[redjill]

Not sure if this was posted here yet but the Halloween sets are 30% off today only with the code TREAT30! I'm guessing they probably won't arrive before Halloween but I picked up the Creepy duo (Florence & Lucy) for $6.99! 

Poo. I already bought a set a few days ago for $9.99. Hopefully I'll get it for Halloween though.

 

[RenoFab]

Quote: Originally Posted by rainpetal /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm so conflicted.  I really want to get my a box this month, but I have so many polishes and I'm so bad about painting my nails that it seems like an epic waste of money.

How often do you all change your nail polish?  I get so frustrated when my nails chip within a day or two and I hate the idea of redoing my nails every 2-3 days because it takes time I don't really have.  I just wish I could get a nail polish to survive through the work week.  5 days is all I'm asking here people!
I change mine every 3 - 4 days give or take. I usually add another top coat on day 2 or 3 and can make it last 5 days that way. The Julep polymer topcoat is really amazing and gives that high gloss finish that makes your nails look "just done". Investing in a good top coat is a must if you want your nails to last 5 days, which is a very attainable goal. I used to get my nails done once a week or 2-3 times a month. A manicure will run me anywhere from $8-$20 let alone if I did a pedicure once a month. I could spend up to $100 plus tip a month just on basic mani/pedis. 

Now, I justify it by spending $20 a month on my Julep subscription and getting some great deals here and there. I buy my own basic supplies like nail polish remover and pads, files, etc. Ultimately I spend no more than $50 a month, which sounds like a lot, but some of the polishes make great gifts it I don't love the color and it also gives me a reason to sit still once or twice a week (usually twice, but only because it's fun). It's my ME TIME and I am getting pretty good at doing my own nails sometimes even better than at the salon. I have the luxury of touching up a chip or changing the color completely if I decide I don't like it. Take your time with the process and it will be worth it in the end. 

Maybe it's time to skip a month and organize what you have. I too have way more polish than I will probably ever use and will have to skip some months coming up, but Juleps are easy to use up since they are half the size of other polishes. Ultimately, I hear ya about wasting your money if you aren't using them. Hope this motivates and helps. 

 

[Miss Jean]

Quote: Originally Posted by rainpetal /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm so conflicted.  I really want to get my a box this month, but I have so many polishes and I'm so bad about painting my nails that it seems like an epic waste of money.

How often do you all change your nail polish?  I get so frustrated when my nails chip within a day or two and I hate the idea of redoing my nails every 2-3 days because it takes time I don't really have.  I just wish I could get a nail polish to survive through the work week.  5 days is all I'm asking here people!
I usually change mine every 3-4 days. I just have commitment issues 

 

[JC327]

November is my anniversary with Julep does anyone know if I get my anniversary points if I skip this month?

 

[casby]

My anniversary month was October and I haven't taken a box since February and I still received the anniversary points. (I really dislike the fact that Julep went from polish+lotion to polish+makeup I don't like Julep makeup (or the random yellow in most of thr it girl boxes) so I skip.

 

[luckyme502]

I was going to upgrade, but now that I've thought about it more, I'm skipping.

 

[Jac13]

I decided to skip. This will be my first time.