Julep: Get Nail Polish Hand-Picked & Delivered Monthly

Welcome to this week’s Rafflecopter Brand Showcase. Last week, you were introduced to the folks at SendFudge.com. But this week, we’re really excited to introduce you to our friends at Julep.

For All Nail Polish Lovers Out There…

This is for you! Julep is an company that handpicks & ships you new and different colors of nail polish via a monthly subscription to your front door based on your style profile.

When you first go to Julep’s website, you’re asked nine style questions in a minute-long quiz to figure out what products are the best fit for you. Once complete, you’re assigned one of five style profiles: American Beauty, Boho Glam, Bombshell, Classic With A Twist, or It Girl.

Cool – right? The way we all shop and buy online is always evolving, and Julep is one of those  companies pushing the envelope.

And For All Bloggers Out There…

Let’s do a roll-call! Julep just announced launched a ‘VIP Blogger Program’ and are currently actively enrolling new beauty, fashion and nail gurus.

Interested? We were fortunate enough to sit down and talk with Heather, an employee and a social media rockstar working at Julep on their social media team. Read on to learn a little about the company and more info on their new program below.

First – Tell Us A Little Bit About Yourself!

Hi! My name is Heather Harrington – I am the Social Marketing Manager at Julep. I get the pleasure of interacting daily with our fans on all social channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr and Instagram. I am also the person behind our “Nail of the Day“, working with technicians and creating ideas that are not only intriguing & socially shareable, but also are looks that our fans can do on their nails.

My favorite thing about my position at Julep is getting to experience the impact we have on women’s lives, being able to make someones day by the pop of color on their nails and supporting women to step outside their comfort zone and try new things.

You can find my posts on the Julep blog here. And if you’d like, follow Julep on Twitter & send me a pic of your current nail color! :)

Can You Tell Us About Julep & What It Means To Become A Julep Maven?

At Julep we believe that beauty is about connection, not competition. With that being said, our goal is to create a community where women of all ages can come, chat and seek advice about beauty, fashion and nails. We want to be there when our fans have questions about what color to wear on their wedding day, how to apply nail color and how to achieve the latest nail art trend.

The Julep Maven program launched August 2011, we are quickly approaching our first year! Becoming a Julep Maven gives you exclusive access to COLOR. Each month we handpick trendsetting new nail colors, cult faves and cutting-edge beauty products that are just right for you. Commitment shy? No problem. YOU decide how often to receive your Julep Maven box, and you can cancel at any time.

Feel free to visit us and take our interactive quiz to discover your style profile. It’s fun & easy.

So What’s Julep’s ‘Secret Sauce’? What Makes You Special?

Julep Nail Color is “4-free” and does not contain formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, or DBP. Our professional chip-resistant formulation is delivered via our exclusive flat brush with micro-frayed brush hairs. Julep nail color is a fun way to make the season’s latest shades accessible to everyone.  And because we’ve tested our trend-setting toxin-free colors and products in over 100,000 manicures and pedicures in our parlors, we have a good idea of what works and what our clients love.

I Know Julep Works With Bloggers – What’s Your Approach?

Bloggers are one of our most valued audiences as they provide true word of mouth advertising. We look to our bloggers to provide product reviews, honest feedback and content syndication, etc. Bloggers that catch our eye have a strong social presence online (Facebook, Twitter) and are actively engaging with their audience.

Here are several of many posts from our VIP bloggers and their reviews:  Brilliant In Bows and Dirty Laundry: The Blog. Check them out!

We are currently working on growing our VIP Blogger program and are accepting new members. If you are interested in reviewing Julep products on your blog please send us an email to vip@julep.com or follow us on Twitter at @JulepBlogVIP.

How Have You Used Rafflecopter In Your Promotions?

Rafflecopter has helped us streamline our giveaway process. We have implemented Rafflecopter as our main giveaway application for our VIP Blogger program. It’s been a great way to organize and measure our promotions across the blogosphere.

Now To The Fun Part – What Are You Giving Away?

We are giving away a total of 5 prizes! We want you to experience our Maven program and are giving away five introductory boxes. Enter the giveaway below by telling us your Julep Maven Style Profile. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, & Pinterest, or Tweet a message as well. Because of shipping restrictions, this giveaway is open to US/Canada.

Are you interested in becoming a Julep Maven right now? Well you can. For only a penny. Use the promo code ‘MAVENINTRO’ to get your first box for a cent.

Thanks again to Heather and the rest of the team @ Julep for the opportunity. In full disclosure, I tried ordering a box for a penny with the discount code above. It’s true – one cent, no commitment. I was pleasantly surprised (thanks for the discount code Heather!). Below is a giveaway that is open to folks in the US/Canada. Giveaway ends on Thursday, 6/28 at 12:01am. Five winners will be chosen and shipped a introductory box from Julep. Rafflecopter was not required to write this post, we asked the folks @  to be featured. As a way to say thanks,  provided us with :) All opinions we’ve expressed are our own. We’re disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Are you a passionate business owner, brand manager, or social media rockstar that enjoys your products as much as Heather and the team @ Julep? Want to see your brand featured in an upcoming Rafflecopter Brand Showcase? Fill out this form here or shoot us an email at info@rafflecopter.com.