May Nails | Julep & Influenster

     I've decided to combine my monthly Julep post with a small package I received from Influnester in the last week or so. This month's Julep collection is called Fresh Twist & the products in the Influnester box were 2 sets of Impress Nails from Broadway Nails.

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     The Julep box introduced their new Plié wand this month, so I received that, along with a couple of brush heads & magnetic tops with two polishes this month (though, I would have preferred a third polish). I don't really have a strong need of the plié wand but I will definitely try it out and share my thoughts! Are you interested in the wand? I'd love to hear your thoughts as well. 

     Here is what Julep has to say about their new wand:

Bring more accuracy, control, and fun to every manicure—especially when polishing with your non-dominant hand.

Kit includes: Plié Wand, Plié overcap, Precision brush

What it is:An ergonomic nail polishing tool designed to solve common polishing pain points and give you better results. Imagine if you’d spent your whole life writing with a pen cap and then someone finally handed you a full-size pen. That’s what it feels like to polish with the Plié Wand.

What it does:
Long, balanced design improves leverage, comfort, and control
Flexible handle twists and bends so you can get a better grip
Plié overcap fits on any Julep nail polish and attaches to Plié Wand
Precision brush lets you polish closer to your nail

{Colour & Descriptions}
Kam: Vintage spearmint crème
Jules: Warm powder pink crème

But this month's polishes have a new claim and formula! Here's what Julep has to say about their new Oxygen Technology:

What it is:
Breakthrough Oxygen Technology powers this fast-drying, long-lasting nail polish to get nails healthy and more beautiful at the same time. Our proprietary 5-free formula also includes strengthening Hexanal and antioxidant green coffee extract. You'll never look at nail polish the same way again.


What it does:
Dries ultra fast & allows 30% more oxygen to permeate the nail bed than other nail polish
Reveals stronger, harder & more conditioned nails in just two weeks (reported by 95% of women in an independent trial)
Extends the life of your manicure or pedicure


     I'm intrigued by the claims because these polishes branched off from their Oxygen treatment products which I believe include now a base coat, top coat & nail treatment. I'm tempted to try the treatment and/or the base coat in my July box (seeing as order for June's box just went through). 

Also here are some bonus discounts if you are interested!

     Sign up for a FREE box with code "FREEBOX" here then if you'd like $10 off your next julep.com order of $20+ use code PERK10.
     Get 25% off their Brilliance glycolic hand scrub with code BRILLIANT25 (offer until May 31st 2014).


     Now onto the Influester products!

Top: Holla!
Bottom: Over the Moon

     I received another set of these in my first Influester Box but I've hesitated to use them because my nails are so long. I have to cut them down to absolutely nothing in order to JUST get these to fit. I am considering trying them out and jump starting a new nail strengthening routine so I'll let you know how that goes!

     You can follow Broadway nails on their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest & YouTube channel. Don't forget to sign up for Influester if you want to try out some great products.