I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the much talked about +Julep Maven Plie Wand since Julep announced it in January.  If you have not heard of it, it is a new polish application tool that is supposed to help you apply polish better...even with your non-dominant hand!!

Here is what Julep says about it:



Kit includes: Plié Wand, Plié overcap, Precision brush $20

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

Here's what I think...I absolutely love it!!!  I was seriously surprised and shocked at how well it actually worked.  I won't lie, when they first announced it, I was skeptical.  But the nail polish addict in me would not let me pass up trying it out.  Plus, I have problems with my hands and after a long day at work I have difficulty polishing my nails, so I was hoping and praying it would work. I am right-handed, and my right hand is always messier in terms of polish application.  But when I used the Plie wand, I polished my right hand perfectly!  And I really do mean perfectly...no polish on my skin or anywhere other than on my nails.

I will say that it is a little awkward to hold and get positioned just right in my left hand, but it still worked great.  And make sure your nail area is clear, because I was knocking stuff over with the wand.  I  am not used to polishing with a wand that long.

I definitely recommend the Julep Plie Wand!!!!  Julep deserves a huge pat on the back for this product.

If you would like see it in action, check out my demonstration video below applying 2 of the new colors from the May Bombshell box, Laree & Saaya.

Polished at All Times...by Lo'Rain!!!

Last week I posted about  +BioSeaweedGel polish and I wanted to follow up about whether or not the Unity All in One gels and the No Wipe top coat will cure in natural sunlight.  I am EXTREMELY  pleased to say...that YES!!! IT CURES UNDER NATURAL SUNLIGHT!!!  Pardon my excitement, but this is unheard of (at least to me) for gel polish.  And it cured in under 3 minutes.

A word of caution...do not paint your nails in direct sunlight, because the gel starts curing immediately.  You can paint your outside, but its best to paint them in the shade.  If you would like to see it in action, check out my demonstration video below.

Polished at All Times...by Lo'Rain