Olive and June

Olive and June

Olive and June reviews and discussion

4.4

89% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Smooth-application polish formula
  • Wide, sophisticated color range
  • Ergonomic poppy handle tool
  • Durable, long-wear press-ons
  • Occasional chipping and peeling
  • Top coat thickens and dries out
  • Inconsistent shade coverage
  • Press-on sizing and quality variability

Olive and June earns strong reviews as an at‑home manicure brand that generally works—polish applies smoothly, offers rich color variety, and can last about 7–10 days with base and top coat—while weaknesses include occasional chipping, thickening or drying of top coat, and inconsistent coverage in some shades. Reviews also praise the ergonomic Poppy handle, remover pot, and durable press-ons (often lasting up to two weeks), though some users find press-on quality or sizing uneven and the polish slower to dry or less long‑wearing than Essie/OPI for them.

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85 reviews and posts

  • This has become the only nail polish brand I buy! The colors are amazing and very high quality. Because it is a thicker polish it does get gunky quick, but I am hoping to solve that problem with some polish thinner. I also love their accessories a few standouts are the nail polish remover pot and the cuticle serum. I also love the how-tos and info cards they include with their orders.

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    Polish thinner please.

  • This product went on very smoothly and it was not too thick. My only issue with this polish is it chipped easily, so you have to apply a few coats. Besides that it was an overall good polish.

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    In the future I think this polish should become more chip resistant and long lasting.

  • Wide color range and adorable packaging that is very feminine and girly. Unfortunately I didn’t find the nail polish formulas to be very good. I found them to go on kind of streaky and it started chipping in just a few days.

  • BEST nail polish applicator. Amazing packaging, super cute founder. Wish they never shut down their IRL Studios during covid!

  • I bought this in the hopes it would turn me into a put-together lady who always had her nails done. It did not. I actually found the whole polish system to be complicated!

  • my favorite non-spooky nail polish brand! the handle's incredibly ergonomic and the nail polish removing jar is the greatest thing since sliced bread. i love the nail strengthener and it was super helpful for growing out my natural nails!

  • Love my Olive and June nail polish. It comes in lots of different colors in it actually stays on pretty good. I normally don’t like nail polish like this because it peels off, but my olive juice is such cute colors and stays on definitely worth it.

  • Great quality and non toxic which I love! The colors are amazing too! I don't paint my nails often but when I do this is my go to!

  • Easy application and quality nail polish. The price point is pretty solid for the quality.

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    More trendy colors and finishes please!

  • Affordable, at target, love the formula and cute colors!

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  • Im obsessed with Olive and June products. I got their product for the first time as a gift- and found it to be really high quality so I started collecting products and colors. Nail care has always been important to me, my mom and I would bond over going to the nail salon weekly as a kid- and I have done Gel manicures for the past 10 yrs to avoid chipping. When the pandemic hit- obviously put that on hold. And this kit saved me. I am now a convert and no longer regularly go to the salon!! I also love this product as a gift. AND they sell a bunch of the products in Target too. There is so much more to be said about how good this product is, so Ill break it down: POLISH- High quality, goes on really smoothly, without any "stickiness" that you see in many of the drug store brands and even Essie. I would say the consistency is closer to OPI polish. Seems a bit "thin" when you are applying, but it layers nicely, and is typically really opaque. I find that this allows you to get a really smooth manicure that is true to color, and dries quickly. It also keeps it from Chipping. Chipping- I get through 7-10 days with this manicure NOT CHIPPING! Its incredible. The Polish also comes with a wider brush and a "poppy" device which is similar to like a 3rd grader pencil holding trainer (tbt) which I think is helpful for those who are not talented with doing their own nails- but I don't typically use it. The clear polish is the best on the market I would say. It is thinker and erases any mistakes, has a great level of shine and hardens really well (comparable only to the Essie "Like Gel" top coat) COLORS- I have loved every color way that Olive and June has come out with- they are fun but also sophisticated. Even many of their bright colors you can get away with in a more formal office. They are also very opaque and consistent- even light colors, so you can trust that they will look the same as the bottle portrays. NAIL CLIPPERS- hear me out, these are the best nail clippers I have every used. They are "flat" (not totally sure what that means) but they are excellent- my whole family tries to steal them. CUTICLE OIL- This product is a game changer. Its not that gross orange stuff they charge you $1 for at the salon... it is a really innovative, pencil shaped twist container with a sponge at the end, you can direct it right onto your cuticles after a mani, and it makes them look SOO good. Its also not very greasy and it stays in place because it is more of a serum than the typical oil so that you aren't leaving fingerprints or getting it on your clothes/ shoes. (If you've slipped out of your sandals not on the way home from the nail salon in NYC you know how traumatic this is). Pro tip- will make your BF/brother/man in your life's nails look SO good in seconds with limited effort. BUFFER- I have never known the purpose of this before, but the buffer sold in the kit is excellent and buffing before you polish also really helps smooth out your nail and prep it! NAIL POLISH REMOVAL- Really good again, acetone free so your nails done dry up- I love the little self removal container it comes in. THE BOX- I really like having everything in one place, having a little mat to do your nails on- it feels like they thought of everything. I travel with my whole box :)

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    You cant buy the buffer one off, but other than that- nothing to say!!

  • My only complaint is that I want MORE shade ranges! The polish is a great formula, they have my favorite brush size/shape of all nail polish, and their top coat is my go-to regardless of what color i'm wearing underneath!

  • This is a greay budget-friendly nail polish. The color goes on well, and the shine is unbeatable. They are my go-to over other drugstore brands, but I wish they had more colors to choose from. I would love to see more iridescent or "fun" polishes from them.

  • The products themselves don’t seem any better than other quality nail polish and supplies, but I do think getting the complete mani-system creates a more fun, salon like experience. I love the nail remover pot and if you do it right, your nails can look good for about a week and a half before they start to chip. They also have lots of good colors.

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    If you enjoy doing your nails and are looking for an at-home alternative their mani-system is a great option. If you just want to occasionally paint your nails and forgo all the steps maybe just stick with Essie from the drug store which works just as well.

  • These polishes are great. There is typically a pretty good selection of colors when I am looking at the stores. They stay on for a decent amount of time and are quite durable and I am hard on nail polish.

  • Love this nail polish! The color choices are on par with my preferences, classics with pastels and nudes. The best thing I appreciate about this brand is the brush tip. It's perfectly curved to get the edges and most importantly the cutical end of your nail, which is the trickiest part to do. The bottle shape itself also helps to prevent tipovers.

  • Love the fun colors and the ease of application from this nail polish! I find they are a fun and affordable way to switch up my nail color, which I really appreciate. I do wish that they were a little longer lasting, because I do feel like I find myself having to reapply after about a week, with only normal wear.

  • I love Olive & June! They have a massive color assortment and the colors always go on smooth and last a long time without chipping. Plus, they are really big on education and teaching people how to use their products which I think is fantastic.

  • I thought the name of this brand sounded very familiar until I realized that I actually purchased "the perfect pedicure" shoes from them years ago. They no longer sell them and I bought nail polish from them when they first started to release them. Back then, it was mostly pink and sheer shades. Then they were smart with their marketing during the pandemic and took off. I thought this was awesome to see them grow!