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Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

August 10, 2020 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream is packaged in “The Red Jar”, a 50g red pot with a silver screw top lid. The thick white cream inside has a beautiful, almost perfumed scent, which is not at all unpleasant.  The cream spreads well and is easily absorbed, so not a lot is needed. According to Olay’s website,…

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Dr Lewinn’s Vitamin & Mineral Face Mask

August 3, 2020 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Dr Lewinn’s Private Formula Vitamin & Mineral Nourishing Face Mask utilises Bio-Cellulose Technology, which allows the mask to adhere perfectly to the skin.  This sheet mask promises to be loaded with a highly potent serum of multi-vitamins and minerals, plus Aloe and Avocado Oils to instantly nourish, hydrate and refresh the skin, leaving it feeling…

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Totally Balmy Shampoo Bar

July 27, 2020 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Totally Balmy Shampoo bar

Totally Balmy Shampoo Bar was the Day 23 gift in the Beautiful Surprises 2019 Advent Calendar, along with a soap saver bag (handy for storing and using up any leftover bits of shampoo bar or soap). I’m not sure which scent I got, as the label on the shampoo bar just said “Shampoo Bar.  Totally Balmy…

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Make-up Brush Guide

July 20, 2020 | Articles | Leave a Comment

Buying make-up brushes can be a daunting task, especially if you’re just starting out or you want to add to your existing collection but don’t really know what brushes you may need, what they’re used for, or what they look like.  This is where a make-up brush guide comes in handy. There are a few…

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May Chang & Manuka Body Lotion

July 13, 2020 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Jeymar May Chang

A 160ml disc top bottle of Jeymar Soap’s May Chang & Manuka Body Lotion was the Day 2 gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar. Upon opening the bottle, the citrus scent of this body lotion reminded me a lot of New Zealand’s famous L&P soda.  Containing May Chang, Bergamot and Lime essential oils,…

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Glam Xpress Adhesive Eyeliner

July 6, 2020 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Manicare’s new Glam Xpress Adhesive Eyeliner and Lash Kits consists of an all-in-one hypoallergenic eyeliner pen (black eyeliner adhesive in a slim gold felt-tipped pen style packaging) and a set of false eyelashes. The Glam Xpress eyelashes come in three different styles: Ella-Rose, which has a crisscrossed mink effect lash style for a natural and soft…

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Shiseido Microliner Ink Crayon

June 22, 2020 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

microliner

Shiseido Microliner Ink Crayon in Black is an ultra precision eyeliner with an extremely fine tip, packaged in a slim 0.08g wind-up crayon applicator. The eyeliner is highly pigmented, providing a bold black line, with a long-lasting, water-resistant, smudge-proof, matte formula.  The really nice thing about this crayon eyeliner is that it features thermo-sensory technology…

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Why you shouldn’t bring children to your appointment

June 15, 2020 | Articles | Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered why many nail salons (or hair salons) ask you not to bring your children with you to your appointment? It’s definitely not because nail technicians or hairdressers are evil, children-hating beings, most of us love children, and I’m definitely not writing this to make anyone feel bad. I just don’t think…

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Konjac Sponge

June 8, 2020 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Konjac sponge

A bamboo charcoal Konjac Sponge from Skye Candle and Body Care was the day 11 surprise gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar.I’d heard a lot about these sponges when they first came out, and there was this huge big hype around them, but I’d never managed to actually convince myself to buy one. …

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Nudi Point Black to White

June 1, 2020 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Black to White Teeth Whitener

A full sized tub of Nudi Point’s Black to White Teeth Whitener was the day 7 surprise gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar. I just have to share Nudi Point’s description of their product from their website:  “Let’s admit it … We all want that beautiful Hollywood smile, but who has the money to…

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Essentially Tamara Shower Bursts

May 25, 2020 | Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Essentially Tamara Signature Collection

A single Essentially Tamara “Invigorate” shower burst was the Day 6 gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar, and this was the first time I’d ever used a shower bomb. “Invigorate”, is an orange coloured shower burst that gives off a lovely citrus scent before the packaging is even opened. These bursts are vegan-friendly,…

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How to clean make-up brushes

May 18, 2020 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials, Make-up brushes & tools | Leave a Comment

Did you know that certain make-up brushes need to be cleaned once a week or every second week, while you can get away with only cleaning others monthly?  This, of course, applies to your own personal make-up kit and not to a make-up artist’s kit (which gets cleaned after every use).  How should you clean…

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Debbie is a qualified nail technician and freelance make-up artist, based in Army Bay, Whangaparaoa (Auckland).

Debbie studied nail technology at Monaco Nail Academy (qualified in 2015), and uses the Artistic Nail Design range which includes Colour Gloss gel polish, Artistic Putty (also known as PolyGel), and Rock Hard LED Gel.

Debbie also holds CIBTAC and ITEC qualifications in make-up artistry, and obtained these in 2010 and 2012 respectively.

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I do not receive monetary compensation for any of the product reviews posted on my blog. All reviews are based on my own personal opinion after purchasing and using the products myself.

If I am approached by a company to review a product for them at any time (or am paid to do so), this will be mentioned in the relevant post. Being given free products, or being paid to promote a product will not change my personal honest opinion of the product.

Please bear in mind that every body is unique, and although I may not have an allergic reaction to the make-up or skincare products that I have reviewed, your skin may react differently. Wherever possible, please patch test new make-up and skincare products on yourself before purchasing them.

Thank you,
Debbie
Rambling Rose Nails & Make-up

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As per today’s Covid announcement, we will be mo As per today’s Covid announcement, we will be moving into Alert Level 2 at 6am on Sunday morning. 

I will be able to reopen the salon on Tuesday morning, with the following in effect: 

- Please come to your appointment alone 
- Please wear your face mask for the duration of your appointment 
- Kindly scan the QR code when you enter the room 
- I will be wearing gloves and a face mask

If you do not feel comfortable attending an appointment during Level 2, or do not wish to abide by the above, you are welcome to wait until we are in Level 1. 

If you’d like to book an appointment, please use the online booking system (link in bio).

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.
Getting married in Level 3, but can’t get your n Getting married in Level 3, but can’t get your nails done? We have various sets of press-on nails (glue on) in our online store. Use link in bio and find the Shop in the menu bar, or head over to www.ramblingrose.co.nz/shop to see what’s currently available. 

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As per tonight’s Covid announcement, Auckland is As per tonight’s Covid announcement, Auckland is going into Level 3 lockdown at 6am tomorrow morning for seven days. This means that I have to cancel all appointments for the next week, and close my business temporarily.  I have already contacted all clients who were booked in from Tuesday to Saturday, informing them of this. 

I will only be able to reopen the salon and rebook appointments once we move into Level 2.  The online booking system will be reactivated once we move into Level 2. 

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. 
Stay safe x

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Are you ready for Autumn nail art vibes, or are yo Are you ready for Autumn nail art vibes, or are you still clinging on to bright Summery nails? 

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Fun fact for your Saturday morning 🙂 #funfacts Fun fact for your Saturday morning 🙂

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When it's a client's birthday and she wants "Unico When it's a client's birthday and she wants "Unicorn nails" ...

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And you always feel better when your nails look be And you always feel better when your nails look beautiful.

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I love the colour combination that this client cho I love the colour combination that this client chose for their PolyGel extensions.

Artistic Colour Gloss in Fashionista, Goddess and Gear to my Heart.

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Who else loves wearing purple nail polish? #purp Who else loves wearing purple nail polish? 

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