Olive & June Winter Nail Polish and Press-On Collection 2022
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The Olive & June Holiday Collection is here, and if you're as much of a nail-lover as I am, you're going to be obsessed. The drop consists of seven new shades and five new press-ons, and I got the chance to try it out firsthand, literally. I feel so much more put together when I have my nails done, and during the first stay-at-home order in 2020, I got pretty good at painting them myself. I do my nails at home exclusively now, because Olive & June's mani system makes it unbelievably easy, and I'm so grateful for both the Poppy, which helps steady my painting hand, and the cleanup brush. I probably don't have to explain why I love that so much. Keep reading to see the collection on my hands and what I think of the new shades.
What I Like About the Olive & June Winter Collection
I'll be honest and say that my general nail-polish preference varies between something that looks like my skin tone and a light pink. If I'm feeling adventurous, I'll go for something with a little sparkle, but I'm generally very safe, so I was surprised by just how much I loved the polish shades of this collection. I tried them all on, which you can see below (and don't judge me for just taking a picture of my left hand; it's always a prettier paint job.) My favourite is, unsurprisingly, the shade Dry Clean Only, which is a taupe-coloured neutral that's perfect for cosy season. You can see it on my pointer finger in the picture on the right above. I also really love the shade In the Clutch, a vibrant pinky red that you can see on my pinky finger. Plus, I loved the gold topper Is It Too Much?, which I wore both on its own and over the shade Plaza, a deep purple. The polishes are stunning and so easy to paint and will be on rotation all winter long. Though I'm a neutral girl, I kind of love the darker colours, and with the gold topper, you can consider my interest piqued.
Image Source: India Yaffe
What's Worth Noting About the Olive & June Winter Collection
In the pictures above, you can see all the different colour options in this collection. In the picture on the left, on my pinky is In the Clutch, a pinky red; on my ring finger is Plaza, a deep purple; on my middle finger is It's Actually Dark Green, a (spoiler) dark green; on my pointer finger is Make a Res, a dark blue; and on my thumb is Cheers, a very light blue. In the picture on the right, on my ring finger is Plaza with a coat of Is It Too Much?, a gold topper polish; on my middle finger is Is It Too Much? on its own; and on my pointer finger is Dry Clean Only, a medium taupe colour.
There are also five different press-on styles, which are Olive & June's newest innovation. You can buy the full kit, which includes application and removal tools, or just the press-on nails themselves. They come in a variety of shapes and lengths. This collection has two solids of Plaza and Make a Res, as well as three holiday designs. Shimmer Snowflake has, you guessed it, glittery snowflakes; Evergreen Tree is a pink press-on with little Christmas trees; and Glitter Gradient is a white press-on with ombré gold glitter.
Who Is the Olive & June Winter Collection Best For?
If you have a holiday party coming up, want to give a great beauty gift, or are just looking to have some fun with your nail game, you've got to grab the Olive & June winter collection. There are also so many different ways to purchase. You can buy each polish or press-on on its own, buy a set of all shades, or buy the entire kit, complete with things like polish remover, a cleanup brush, and lots of other nail tools. Happy shopping, and happy holidays!
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A Complete Polish System: Olive & June The Mani System
If you're looking to buy the entire polish collection, this Olive & June The Mani System ($90) is the way to go. It comes with all seven polishes, plus great accessories like a cleanup brush, nail-polish remover, a Poppy for great polish application, cuticle serum, and more. You can read our review of the Olive & June The Mani System.
Nail Polish: Olive & June Nail Polish in Plaza
The Olive & June Nail Polish in Plaza ($9) is a pretty dark purple. It's a great option for holiday parties and so easy to paint.
Nail Polish: Olive & June Nail Polish in Dry Clean Only
This soft taupe Olive & June Nail Polish in Dry Clean Only ($9) is a perfect holiday neutral. It reminds us of the perfect cosy fall sweater, the one we always return to.
Nail Polish: Olive & June Nail Polish in Cheers!
This Olive & June Nail Polish in Cheers! ($9) is a light blue that reminds us of winter. It's got a grey undertone to it that we love.
Nail Polish: Olive & June Nail Polish in In the Clutch
This Olive & June Nail Polish in In the Clutch ($9) is a sort of berry hue. Part magenta, part red, it's a great holiday shade.
Nail Polish: Olive & June Nail Polish in It’s Actually Dark Green
This Olive & June Nail Polish in It's Actually Dark Green ($9) looks darker in the bottle than it did on my finger. After two coats, it got to be a dark-green shade, but it's certainly not black.
Nail Polish: Olive & June Nail Polish in Make a Res
This dark-blue Olive & June Nail Polish in Make a Res ($9) will be a fan favourite, I can already tell. It has a slight jewel tone to it that's so pretty.
Nail Polish: Olive & June Nail Polish in Is It Too Much?
This Olive & June Nail Polish in Is It Too Much? ($9) has serious gold flecks in it. It's pretty as both a nail topper and on its own. This is perfect for New Year's Eve.
Press-On Nails: Olive & June Winter Press-On Set
If you want to try all the press-ons, get yourself this Olive & June Winter Press-On Set ($50). It also makes for a great gift for the beauty-lover in your life.
Press-On Nails: Olive & June Press-On in Glitter Gradient
This Olive & June Press-On in Glitter Gradient ($10) is a round, short press-on set. I'm kind of obsessed with the glitter tips.
Press-On Nails: Olive & June Press-On in Plaza
If you love a classic nail, go with this Olive & June Press-On in Plaza ($10). They're a medium length, oval-shape press-on.
Press-On Nails: Olive & June Press-On in Evergreen Tree
Christmas is coming, and we want this Olive & June Press-On in Evergreen Tree ($10) to celebrate. It's an extra-short length and a squoval shape, which is a square nail with oval edges.
Press-On Nails: Olive & June Press-On in Make a Res
This Olive & June Press-on in Make a Res ($10) is so regal. It's a round shape and an extra- short length, so it's super manageable.
Press-On Nails: Olive & June Press-On in Shimmer Snowflake
I love the wintery look of this Olive & June Press-On in Shimmer Snowflake ($10). It has an oval shape and is a medium length, so it's a bit longer than the other styles.
