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Posted by on Jan 1, 2012 in Uncategorized | 52 comments

2012 Kickoff – Beauty Giveaway from Julep Maven

A new year is 365 days of new opportunities, and I have something that can help you through that time. The beauty mavens over at Julep are offering an exclusive discount and giveaway for you!

Julep is a boutique nail salon that carries their own line of polishes and products.  There are four locations in the Pacific Northwest – Seattle area, to be specific.  While each location offers unique membership pampering packages in addition to appointment/walk-in services, living in the area is only a plus.  Through the Julep Maven program, you can experience Julep by getting a sneak peek to the sets sent out to top beauty editors across the US every month. You’ll be sent first looks at color, plus sample top products.

Quick Review:

Julep sent me a Maven bag to test drive and of the items I received in my Maven bag is the Julep Glycolic Hand Scrub – a full 3 ounce bottle. I love this product because it does double duty as a cleanser and left a silky, exfoliated feel to my hands.  It is a great size for travel, and you can even use this for your face.  Shake this puppy up very well so that the ingredients are mixed before you try to squeeze any out. Proper exfoliation leads to better absorption of your beauty products that benefit your skin, so it is an important step.

Julep’s nail polishes come in a very unique bottle reminiscent of  Tom Ford’s Black Orchid .  Pretty and tapered, there are loads of colors to choose from in this collection.  Would you like to try a few of them?  The Maven program ensures you’ll get 12 months of Julep nail products for only $19.99 a month.

Julep is offering Solessence readers two additional ways to experience the brand!

1. Get Your Own Maven Box: Go to Julep.com, order your own Maven Box and type in Solessence at checkout. You’ll get your first box for only $5!  The Maven boxes are valued at $40 and available for a subscription price of $19.99 a month.  As a Solessence reader you’re saving almost $15 off the the already discounted subscription price.  Go for it!

2. Win Your Own 3 month Maven Subscription: Julep is generously offering Solessence readers a chance to win and 3 months of Maven Boxes (product value $120, subscription value ~ $60)!  Here is how you can kickoff 2012 as a Julep Maven –

  1. Go to Julep.com and take the style quiz.  This is the same quiz beauty editors across the US have taken to find out what Julep colors and hues they will most likely swoon over.  You need to know, you know?
  2. Come back here to this post on Solessence.com and in the comments, post your style.  It will be fun to see the trends!
  3. I’m on a little hiatus, so in two weeks I’ll be back to pull a winner at random and announce it.  Don’t worry, I’ll be checking in check out your styles.  You must include your real name and a working email.

For extra entries:

Twitter: Post this tweet: I’ve got (your style) style with @solessence & @julepmaven http://bit.ly/u3xzqh #nails

Facebook: Add yourself to the Solessence Fan Page and post  I’ve got (your style) style with @solessence & @julepmaven http://bit.ly/u3xzqh

Good luck!

If you want to find out more about the Maven program, watch the video below and go to Julep.com

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Posted by on Dec 13, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

It’s a Snap! Sharing Nail Trends with Photos during a Service or Demos

Using a digital photo frame is a great way to express your work to others.

I share looks and company product/history for clients with this adorable USB dressed up as a CND Shellac bottle.  It’s a great way to keep clients up on the latest trends from the runway, share my nail designs, or as inspiration during demos and education while I’m onsite for CND.  9/22/11

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Posted by on Dec 12, 2011 in Uncategorized | 3 comments

Tom Holcomb: Birthday Memorial today 12/12

The public memorial for master nail educator and competitor Tom Holcomb will be held today in Southern California.  Today would have been Tom’s 45th birthday.

Please join A Celebration of Life this afternoon, December 12th between 12pm-4pm:

  • The Mission Inn & Spa
  • 3649 Mission Inn Road
  • Riverside, CA 92501
  • 888.447.9943

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Posted by on Dec 7, 2011 in Uncategorized | 30 comments

Sneak Peek: Six New Spring 2012 CND Shellac Colors & Salon Certification Program

2/2/12: The actual swatches are now up here: http://www.solessence.com/2012/02/03/cnd-shellac-spring-2012-color-swatches/

The six new colors for spring will be: Silver VIP Status (shimmer overlay), Gold VIP Status (shimmer overlay), Cityscape (creamy dove gray), Rubble (mushroom taupe), Dark Lava (stormy raisin), Silver Chrome (iron metallic)

CND‘s celebrated beauty innovation, CND Shellac Power Polish, is a lifesaver for modern women, thanks to its two-week flawless wear, zero-dry time and mirror shine. Now, CND is adding six gorgeous new shades to the line-up in March 2012. Whether you’re a classic taupe addict or a metallic iron maiden, with 36 shades there is a sophisticated look to suit all digit desires.

This summer, CND kicked off an intensive CND Shellac Salon Certification Program in the USA to ensure that women seeking a CND Shellac manicure service are getting what they ask for by a properly trained Nail Professional. To find a CND Shellac certified salon, visit CND’s Salon Locator at cnd.com. Look for CND Shellac Certified Salon signage and branding in order to find the “REAL” CND Shellac.

Say HELLO to the new colors:

CND Shellac - 6 shades, March 2012

CND Shellac comes off gently in ten minutes with convenient, hygienic CND Shellac Remover Wraps that limit skin exposure to acetone by keeping it pinpointed on the nail. CND Shellac color comes off from the inside out. The high-tech ‘quick release’ base coat causes it to flake into small pieces that gently slide off the nail without filing off the surface of the nail – unlike gels that require at least a half hour of soaking to remove.

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