Julep Nail Polish - Jennifer, Harriet, Sienna, Dianna
First Impressions
Jennifer, Harriet, Dianna, and Sienna. They could easily be names from some primetime drama, ala Scandal or Pretty Little Liars. Instead these ladies are stars of a different sort, each representing one of two collections from the highly-regarded, toxin-free nail polish, Julep.
Jennifer – Jen is a soft, barely-there pink from the Classic with a Twist set. It’s super sheer finish is a perfect compliment to french-tips. Because it’s so sheer beware of any flaws on your nails as they will show through. Three coats will give a more opaque coverage but not enough to hide blemishes.
Dianna – She’s a creamy mint color from the BOHO Glam set with subtle blue notes. The formula is thick and spreads well. Each dip coats the brush in a ton of product, so be mindful of that. Slight but noticeable streaks were visible after the second coat but layer on a third and you’re left with a gorgeous high-shine finish that screams Spring tea party!
Harriet- Also from BOHO Glam, Harriet is sweet coral-tangerine that’s lovely on any skin-tone. Like Dianna it’s a creamy formula, with a high-shine finish. Definitely a color to love all year long.
Sienna – Sienna is a metallic from Classic with a Twist who at first glance appears gold but actually has plenty of fine silver glitter throughout. The coverage is fantastic; two coats and you’re set.
Each lasted for 3-4 days before chipping and longer with a good quality top coat. At $14 a bottle it’s hard not to compare theses to other pedi-worthy brands who, at half the price, have a similar color variety and wear. However Julep has taken the extra step to rid these of formaldehyde resin, making them truly 4-free, and are said to strengthen your nails after 2 weeks of steady use. As an added bonus, Julep is vegan! A nice touch for those who prefer a cleaner cosmetics line.
What We Love
- 4-free and Vegan
- Wide fanning wand for easy applying
- Fast drying
- Wears 3-4 days before chipping
- Beautiful, rich color
Not So Much
- Pricey compared to similar quality brands