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Foundation: finding the perfect shade

June 10, 2021 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

Finding the perfect shade of foundation takes time and patience, and may even lead to frustration, irritability, and impulse buys. At some time or another we’ve all bought a foundation that wasn’t a perfect skin match, just to get the whole frustrating shopping experience over with.  The problem with impulse buys is that once you…

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Which cleanser, toner and moisturiser to use for your skin type

February 6, 2021 | Articles | Leave a Comment

Most of us are taught to cleanse our faces every night, but in most cases, that’s where skincare advice ends. Finding the right cleanser, toner, and moisturiser is usually a process of trial and error, often with certain brands being used just because its what Mom, Aunty, or sister used. There is more to a…

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e.l.f. Small Stipple Brush

May 27, 2019 | Make-up brushes & tools, Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

I bought my e.l.f. Small Stipple Brush from Kmart, and it has a unique two-layer two-tone black and white bristle design that adds soft, textured layers, which help to create an airbrushed effect when used to apply foundation.   The brush makes it easy to create a sheer to light application by swirling the brush…

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12 Beauty Myths Busted

June 11, 2018 | Articles, Nails | Leave a Comment

Myth:  a widely held but false belief or idea.  Beauty myths, we’ve all heard them, sometimes we believe them, but what is true and what’s not?  We’ve taken 12 common beauty myths and busted them. Myth 1: Chocolate causes spots and acneHow many times did I hear this as a pre-teen and teenager? More times…

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Best eyeshadow for green eyes?

June 22, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

What’s the best colour eyeshadow for green eyes? As we all know, complementary colours (colours opposite each other on a colour wheel) create a strong contrast and enhance each other. Red and green are complementary colours, so any eyeshadow with red (or warm) undertones will really enhance green eyes. To make your gorgeous green eyes…

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Best eyeshadow for brown or black eyes

June 15, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

What’s the best colour eyeshadow for brown or black eyes? Well, you’re lucky as they have no limits and look good in any colour! Brown eyes don’t really have a true complimentary colour, but try a vibrant blue eyeshadow like cobalt or sapphire or even a deep blue for daywear. Purples, pinks, greens, copper and…

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How to match your make-up with your freckles

May 25, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

When it comes to make-up, if you are blessed with an abundance of freckles rather embrace them and don’t be tempted to cover them up completely with make-up. Covering freckles completely can lead to your foundation looking unnatural, uneven or cakey and may make your face and neck look completely different from the skin on…

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Make-up FAQ’s

March 24, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials, Make-up brushes & tools | Leave a Comment

A few answers to some frequently asked make-up questions (FAQs). Q. How do I know what colour foundation is right for me and should I be using a gel, mousse, cream or liquid? A. Your foundation should match your natural skin colour and should not be darker or lighter. For more tips on how to…

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Does your make-up melt?

February 23, 2015 | Articles | Leave a Comment

Does your make-up melt? If you live or work in hot, humid conditions, you may find that your make-up starts to melt before the day is done. But what can you do to prevent this from happening? The key to having make-up that looks great after the first application is to apply very thin layers…

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The Oil Cleansing Method

February 24, 2014 | Articles | Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for one product that’s affordable, gentle, natural and yet a very effective way of removing all your make-up – eyes, face and even waterproof mascara – then you need to try the oil cleansing method. www.theoilcleansingmethod.com I stumbled across this website last year when I was looking for alternatives to eye make-up…

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You're the one paying for your manicure or pedicure, so don't be scared to ask for what you want.
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Gel polish manicure = $70

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Reniu (by Pure Fiji) is the coconut body care collection dedicated to skin bliss for everyone, every day. Bringing multitasking, ultra-hydrating pure virgin coconut oil to all skin needs, protecting it from damage and creating skin health at every level.

Because Reniu believes in the beauty of high quality ingredients that nourish us all,
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Do you feel confident applying your own make-up? Do you feel confident applying your own make-up? 
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Express Consultation (per person) | $80.00 | 1 hour
Designed specifically for those who want to learn a certain technique, or to perfect something that may already be known but can’t quite get right.  This is not a full consultation, we will only concentrate on the specific technique, for example: winged liquid or gel eyeliner – we would work on application of winged eyeliner, nothing else – no other make-up application.  This consultation can be used for anything from  learning how to apply eyeshadow to get a ‘Smokey Eye’ look; how to correctly apply blusher or lipstick; how to apply false lashes, etc. The choice is yours.

Full Consultation (per person) | $150.00 | 2 hours
Designed for those who would like to learn how to apply a full face of make-up correctly. These consultations are great for someone new to using make-up, or someone who feels a little daunted by all the products.

The consultation includes a simple skin assessment, an overview of your current cosmetics to assess whether they are correct for your skin type, and advice on what products would be best suited to your skin type and tone.  Step-by-step application of your choice of make-up (daywear, smokey eye, or a look you’ve seen in a magazine). If its something you’ve seen in a magazine or online, please bring the picture with you. I’ll also answer any questions that you may have. 

All consultations are one-on-one as I have limited space. This also ensures that you each get the individual attention that you need, and that you learn as much as possible. 

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Love a good ombré with sparkles? These can be do Love a good ombré with sparkles? 

These can be done in any colours, just make sure you book an appointment WITH nail art, as I'll need the extra time allocated to do this.

Gel polish mani + nail art = $90

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📍  Mangawhai Heads
📖  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
🎓  Fully qualified nail tech with 10+ years experience 
🌹  Tranquil location 

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The Secret to Eye-catching Nails contains tips, tricks, and step-by-step how-to guides, with 53 designs for you to learn from. Novices needn’t worry, because the chapters flow from one into the other, using what was learned in the previous chapter to help create designs in the next, and most are really simple to recreate.

From understanding colour, colour schemes and mixing colours, to tools of the trade and various nail art mediums, this book covers it all. It includes working with pigments, chrome, creating ombré colour fades, various stamping techniques (as well as a few TikTok hacks), how to create different types of French manicures, use nail art foils, decals and glitter, as well as how to hand paint nail art. Debbie shares what she’s learned from experience, in the hopes that it will help encourage novice and new graduate nail techs to think outside the box and do unexpected things on their own nail art journeys.

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