Olive & June Makes At-Home Manicures Fun and Easy With These 11 Products
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While many beauty brands take years (sometimes decades) to build a loyal fan base and stellar reputation, Olive & June did so instantaneously. Whether you attribute its success to the trendy Beverley Hills flagship that took over social feeds in 2013 or the achievement of bringing salon-quality nails to the masses for a fraction of the price, there's no arguing that the nail polish brand—which offers everything from trendy press-on nails and nail art stickers to chip-resistant nail polishes—is well-loved. Because of the brand's deep understanding of what makes a manicure great instead of just good, it may surprise you to learn that Olive & June's founder and CEO, Sarah Gibson Tuttle, didn't begin her career in the beauty business.
Olive & June's story begins like this: After ten years of experience in finance, Gibson Tuttle traded NYC for the sunny coast of California. She quickly fell in love with Los Angeles but realized something was missing—her dream nail salon. "Ever since I was a little girl, I loved to paint my nails. When I grew up, nothing made me feel more confident and successful than a fresh manicure," she said. To fulfill this need and create a community around nails, she opened the first Olive & June salon in 2013, located in Beverly Hills. But that was only just the beginning.
Olive & June
Founded By: Sarah Gibson Tuttle, 2013
Based In: Los Angeles, CA
Pricing: $
Best Known For: Elevating the at-home manicure and pedicure experience with trendy nail art stickers, long-lasting polishes, and easy-on, easy-off press-ons.
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Fun Fact: Olive & June is named after Gibson Tuttle's great-grandmother and grandmother, who taught her the importance of having high standards and a big heart.
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"I always had the mission of making it possible for everyone, everywhere, to have salon-perfect nails at an affordable price. When I saw how happy people were when they left our salons, I wanted to give that to people everywhere and realized I couldn’t get that reach just through salons," Gibson Tuttle says. So, in 2019, she brought her love of nails to the world by introducing the Mani System—an easy-to-use, all-inclusive man set filled with all the tools, polishes, tips, and tricks to get the picture-perfect manicure from the comfort of your couch.
Years later, with countless innovations under her belt, Gibson Tuttle has made us rethink the DIY nail process for the better. Whether you're looking to improve the health of your hands, nails, and feet or just want to add a pop of color to your mani and pedi, there's an O&J product for you. Discover Team Byrdie's favorites from Olive & June, ahead.
The Super Stick Mani
Olive & June The Super Stick Mani in Classic French ($8)
Everyone adores a classic French manicure. But for those of us with shaky hands, the look may feel less achievable to DIY. That's where the brand's beloved press-ons come in handy. Adheered with non-glue sticky tabs for a mess-free application, these press-ons come in just about every color, length, and print you can think of. Better yet? They last up to seven days, meaning no more lost nails on your next night out.
Long Lasting Polish
Olive & June Long Lasting Polish in Hot Strawberry ($9)
Olive & June's Long Lasting Polish is famous not only for being durable but also for its gel-like thickness and minimal ingredient list. From shimmers, mattes, and creams to color family sets, you're sure to find the shade you're looking for. Plus, the brand is always doing fun collaborations, like the Colleen Hoover Polish Set ($62) launch, which features eight shades with names that pay homage to the author's bestselling books.
The Poppy Manicure Tool
Olive & June The Poppy Manicure Tool ($15)
Using The Poppy to paint your nails can only be compared to having a third, ambidextrous hand that's as steady as a surgeon's touch. This game-changing tool, which Gibson Tuttle took a year to research and develop with industry experts, provides a stronger, stable hold on the applicator brush, making at-home manis and pedis surprisingly easy no matter your dominant hand.
Nail Art Stickers
Olive & June Nail Art Stickers in You're A Star ($8)
Love those super intricate nail designs you see on your social feed but don't have the time (or patience) to sit for hours? You can get those looks at home in a snap with Olive & June's vast Nail Art Sticker collection. From shining metallic stars and floral nail art to novelty holiday options and letters, each design is hand-screened and then printed using fade and blur-proof ink. Choose your fave sticker for an accent nail, a mix-and-match set, or a quick cover-up over chipped polish.
The Instant Mani
Olive & June The Instant Mani in CDJ + Sundance Shimmer ($10)
There's a reason that Olive & June's press-ons are touted as the realest-looking. fake nails on the market—they're that good. A multitude of sizes, shapes, and lengths (not to mention gorgeous designs allows for a customizable wearer experience. For perfect 10-day wear, simply apply the brand's budge-proof Press-On Brush On Glue ($8) to the fake nail and fake nail before sliding on the press-on and holding down for 30 seconds. Much like the nail polishes, the press-on collection is always growing bigger, too, with special collaborations and seasonal launches.
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The Glazed Mani System
Olive & June The Glazed Mani System ($64)
Getting a glazed donut manicure has never been easier. For less than what you'd pay in one nail bar trip, you get The Poppy ($16), the Cuticle Serum ($30), a Clean Up Brush ($8), a Nail Clipper, a Nail Buffer, a Nail File, the Super Glossy Top Coat ($9), and the Long Lasting Polish in Pink Goldfish ($9) and CCT ($9)—aka everything you need to nail a salon-quality mani at home.
Cuticle Care Set
Olive & June Cuticle Care Set ($30)
Every nail artist will tell you that nail health and care are just as important as getting the manicure itself. To keep your cuticles thriving and hydrated, turn to the brand's Cuticle Care Set, featuring its Cuticle Serum and Cuticle Balm. The hyaluronic acid, sunflower, and meadowfoam formulas moisturize and soothe skin, making dry cuticles and hangnails a thing of the past.
Nail Polish Remover
Olive & June Polish Remover Pot ($10)
The days of fumbling around with cotton balls and swabs to remove your nail polish are over. Olive & June's innovative Polish Remover Pot—which features a sponge soaked in a non-acetone formula that you dip and swirl your finger into—removes polish in seconds. It even includes a sponge-top lid for use on toes.
Quick Dry Polish
Olive & June Quick Dry Polish in Minty ($8)
The Olive & June signature, shiny nail polish that we know and love is made all the more tempting in quick dry form, offering five days of a durable, chip-resistant mani. With mirror-like shine and smudge-proof color payoff in just 60 seconds, the Quick Dry Polish is a winner.
Heel Balm
Olive & June Heel Balm ($20)
Callused feet have met their match with Olive & June's Heel Balm. This hydrating treatment formulated with sunflower and meadowfoam soothes and nourishes dry, cracked skin overnight by locking in moisture. Plus, it's vegan, cruelty-free, fragrance-free, and super easy to apply, thanks to the twist stick applicator.
Nail Art Pens
Olive & June Nail Art Pens ($48)
For those who are ready to take a shot at turning their nails into tiny art canvases, O&J's Nail Art Pens will come in handy. Create French tips, stripes, and geometric designs with the striper brush, or connect the dots and form hearts, stars, and flowers with the pen tip.
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