*So I'm just going to jump right in here and pretend I haven't been MIA for 3 weeks*
I think most of you will agree with me that any tricks or tips to save some time these days is as appreciated as a J. Crew sale on pay day. No?
I bought this tube of Freedom polymer top coat from Julep over a month ago with the hopes it would give me a Shellac-like manicure for a fraction of the cost over time. With wedding season in full swing and making a commitment to tighten my budget, I spent $18 on the Julep top coat hoping my skepticism of its seemingly-radical product description would prove incorrect.
After over 10 at-home manicures, here is what I have found.
The Pros:
1. Dries extremely fast and effectively. Like I can take out laundry from the dryer five minutes after I've finished applying.
2. Gives nails the high-gloss gel look.
3. Comes off easily with regular non-acetone nail polish remover.
The Con:
1. Doesn't last nearly as long as a gel manicure. I get about 4 days before the color starts chipping.
For me, the multiple benefits outweigh the one disappointment I have had with this product.
PS: I was not compensated in any way for this review, just my thoughts and hope it's helpful for you!
I bought this tube of Freedom polymer top coat from Julep over a month ago with the hopes it would give me a Shellac-like manicure for a fraction of the cost over time. With wedding season in full swing and making a commitment to tighten my budget, I spent $18 on the Julep top coat hoping my skepticism of its seemingly-radical product description would prove incorrect.
After over 10 at-home manicures, here is what I have found.
The Pros:
1. Dries extremely fast and effectively. Like I can take out laundry from the dryer five minutes after I've finished applying.
2. Gives nails the high-gloss gel look.
3. Comes off easily with regular non-acetone nail polish remover.
The Con:
1. Doesn't last nearly as long as a gel manicure. I get about 4 days before the color starts chipping.
For me, the multiple benefits outweigh the one disappointment I have had with this product.
PS: I was not compensated in any way for this review, just my thoughts and hope it's helpful for you!
Happy to have you back and happy to have a new product to try :)
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