While I did put 5-day wear under the pro list, I could also argue that it’s a con when comparing it against systems (like gel) that last much longer.While there were some rumors circulating early in the Olive and June days that it wore like gel, I’m here to debunk the myth. For as well as it performs when compared to their conventional polish counterparts, it’s impressive that it’s also formulated with safer in mind. At $8 a bottle for each new color, Olive and June comes in less than many conventional polishes. Easy to take off with non-acetone (or I imagine, also acetone) remover.Beautiful polish colors to choose from, each of which have high quality color saturation (meaning, you won’t wind up painting 4 layers to get the color you expect). ![]() It’s not too thick, not too thin, and goes on without streaking. There’s comfort in knowing that when you buy their system, you’re getting everything you need to pull off a quality home manicure. From the branding, the website, the packaging, the helpful instruction, and their hands-on customer service, I haven’t seen anything like it. photos only) on the product page – I’ve found that sticking to these colors (and seeing the polish in real-time) helps with any surprises/disappointments that may come with inaccurate photo depictions of polish colors.įor more on Dazzle Dry, read my full review HERE. Though the color selection is vast, I typically stick to colors that offer a video of the actual polish being painted on a nail (vs. Color swatches on the website can be deceiving. ![]() Once applied, I’ve noticed that if I don’t make an obvious effort to enclose my nail tips with polish, the polish will “shrink” (I’m not sure how else to explain it) just slightly during the drying process, leaving a very fine line of the top of my nail without polish. The polish tends to “shrink” on the nail.Dazzle Dry polishes ($18) definitely come in at a higher price point than Olive and June polishes ($8), and the entire system is $55, which you’ll definitely need to purchase if you’re a first-time Dazzle Dry customer. Many of their product pages include videos of the polish actually being painted on a person’s nail so that you can see the color in real-time (vs. The Dazzle Dry website has a huge selection of polish color choices. Because the system works so seamlessly, I actually find myself changing my polish more often than I really need to. I can easily get 10-14 days of chip-free wear from my Dazzle Dry manicures. It makes painting my nails in the margins of my day really doable. The dry-time here (5 minutes) is almost non-existent. Yes, you *have* to use the entire system in order to achieve quick-drying, long-lasting results, but it’s so worth it. Overall, I really loved the experience – Olive and June’s customer experience is SUPERB, and their polish is both incredibly easy to apply and super affordable. Once I heard that REAL people loved the system (and it wasn’t just paid ad fluff on social media), I knew I had to give it a fair shot. ![]() I had a friend who put Olive and June on her birthday wishlist on the recommendation from several of her friends. Olive and Juneīecause of my love for Dazzle Dry (read above!), I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical about Olive and June. I still use this system non-stop and am, in a word, obsessed. My first experience with DD (at the Ojai Valley Resort Spa) was nothing short of magical: my nails were shiny and very dry in 5 minutes and my manicure ended up lasting (completely chip-free) 10 full days. Dazzle Dry is formulated with safer ingredients, goes on just like regular polish, dries really quickly, and rivals salon gel polish in longevity and wear. It was in my constant state of hot pursuit for the BEST at-home, safer nail polish system that I came across Dazzle Dry. Read on to find out how they stack up! Overviewįirst off, let’s dive into a little bit about each brand and how I first learned about them. Though I really do love every aspect of my job, I consider assignments like “review and compare safer nail polish systems” to be pretty high up there in terms of “fun!” In this article, we’re comparing two of the most loved safer nail polish systems: Dazzle Dry and Olive and June.
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