The Holo Hookup is a monthly, pre-order-only, limited edition holographic nail polish subscription box. The subscription was founded by the ladies behind the beauty brands Glisten & Glow, DIFFERENT Dimension, and Cupcake Polish. Each month subscribers will receive 4 full-size nail polishes: one polish from each of the founding brands + a featured guest brand.
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About The Holo Hookup
The Subscription Box: The Holo Hookup
The Cost: $40 a month + shipping
The Products: 4 full-sized holographic nail polishes (one polish from each of the founding brands + a featured guest brand).
Ships to: Worldwide ($4 shipping to the U.S.)
Good to know: The March box is now sold out, but click here to be notified when the April box goes up for sale.
The Holo Hookup Gelato March 2018 Review
Just a heads up, this subscription does not come with an info sheet. All of the value estimates are from what a different holographic polish from the brand would cost. Also, holographic polishes are notoriously difficult to photograph. I did my best, but I promise you that all of the polishes look even better in person.
Cupcake Polish in Blueberry Belle, 15 mL – Estimated Value $13 (this is an exclusive shade made just for The Holo Hookup, but check out other holographic polishes from Cupcake Polish here)
This lilac cream beauty has a rainbow linear holo, and the application was easy breezy.
Here it is swatched. This is a fun polish, and it is perfect for spring.
Different Dimension in BananaRama, 15 mL – Estimated Value $11 (this is an exclusive shade made just for The Holo Hookup, but check out other holographic polishes from Different Dimension here)
BananaRama is a chartreuse yellow linear holo that is also packed with micro glitter. When I first saw this polish I immediately thought of Nicole, because I could totally see her stylish self-rocking this color. That being said, this is such a vibrant and unique holo that I can’t bear to part with it, even if my fashion sense isn't as stellar as hers.
Here it is swatched. The application was easy and the polish was easy to control. Look how fun this bright color is!
Glisten & Glow in Peachy Keen, 15 mL – Estimated Value $12 (this is an exclusive shade made just for The Holo Hookup. Check out the other polishes offered by Glisten & Glow here)
Peachy Keen gave me such a headache. Not because of application or anything (that was smooth and uneventful). No, because this nude-peach holo polish is so close to my skin tone that taking a good picture was essentially impossible. Just trust me right now when I saw this polish is a beauty, and this would be a great way to bring some holo to the workplace while still fitting a business professional work environment.
Here is the swatch. I love having a new nude polish in my collection that has some holo sparkle while matching my skin tone very well.
Lilypad Lacquer in Mintopia, 15 mL - Estimated Value $11.55 (this is an exclusive shade made just for The Holo Hookup. Buy a different holo polish from Lilypad Lacquer for €11.95).
Squeee! I LOVE this color! I have never heard of Lilypad Lacquer before now, but if all of their polishes are this pretty than I need ALL of them. This is so bright and fun, and the perfect combination of mint and turquoise. This is a linear holo, but in person, it really just looks really shimmery. I am okay with that, but some rainbow holo would have made this polish one of the best ever.
Application, like the other three, was easy and smooth.
Here is some nail art I did using Blueberry Belle, Mintopia, and Bananarama in an ombre. I did a base of black nail polish, and then I painted the three colors on a diagonal on a makeup wedge. Liquid latex is your friend when doing messy nail art, and that really saved my cuticles from a mess. I love the outcome— I feel like an Easter Egg!
Verdict: As I mentioned in last months review, The Holo Hookup is the only place where you can currently get four different polishes from the four featured brands. If you are used to only the polishes from Ulta or Sallys, you may think the $44 cost of the box is high. I disagree. I only had to pay for one shipping cost instead of four, and I got four exclusive nail polish shades. These gorgeous, bright holos are totally different from anything in my current collection, and the colors remind me of holographic Easter eggs. In terms of how long the color will last, I top all of my nails with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat, and chipping is never an issue I have. I will report back if that changes with any of these!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, this box is now sold out. Check back here for when the April box (which is Tulip themed!) goes on sale.
Value Breakdown: I got four polishes for $44, which means each polish cost $11. Considering the estimated value for each one is higher than that, and if I were to purchase a polish from each brand individually I would have four shipping costs, I really think this is a good deal for what you get!
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