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cuticle oil

7 Beauty Basics

April 30, 2021 | Articles | Leave a Comment

If you’re new to using make-up, and the whole beauty world is feeling a little overwhelming start with these beauty basics: Determine your skin type. Skin is classed into four different categories; oily, combination, normal or dry. Oily skins tend to have large pores on the nose and forehead, the skin appears shiny, and if…

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How to have fabulous feet

October 15, 2018 | Articles, Nails | Leave a Comment

With summer on the way, make sure that you have fabulous feet to go along with those strappy sandals! Yes, people do notice your toenails, especially if you’re wearing sandals, jandals, or going barefoot on the beach. If you don’t like the feeling of having someone touch your feet and won’t pay to have a…

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How to look after your hands

June 19, 2017 | Articles | Leave a Comment

Dry hands and uneven cuticles can be unattractive, uncomfortable and sometimes even painful, especially in winter when extremely dry skin can snag, crack and bleed. Looking after your hands and cuticles with a few simple tips can help to keep them soft, supple and nourished and make them look years younger! As with most things,…

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Dadi Oil by Famous Names

November 25, 2016 | Nails, Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Dadi Oil FN

Dadi Oil is a cuticle oil by Famous Names. It is a certified 95% organic nail treatment that absorbs quickly and penetrates deeply. It enhances flexibility and prevents nail brittleness along with long-lasting color stability and shelf-life. It is a great moisturiser for the skin with quick, non-greasy penetration. Compared to other products, quite simply,…

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Pot o’ Gold nail art tutorial

March 9, 2016 | How to ... & Tutorials, Nails | Leave a Comment

St Patricks Day Pot o Gold nail

I’ve had a few requests to do a step-by-step tutorial for one of my most recent St Patrick’s Day nail art designs. This is my first step-by-step nail art tutorial, so please leave a comment if you have any questions. Here goes: β€’ Before you begin painting your nails and doing the nail art, you…

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How to maintain your manicure

May 6, 2015 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials, Nails | Leave a Comment

After paying to have your nails expertly done, you leave the salon and that’s it until your next appointment, right? Not exactly. Maintaining your manicure (or pedicure) requires a little bit of work from you once you get home. By doing a little at-home maintenance, you can get the most out of the service that…

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🚫 No under 16s.
Closed on Wednesday & Sunday.
Book online:

If you'd like to match your mani to your favourite If you'd like to match your mani to your favourite shade of lipstick, bring the lipstick in with you. 

This also applies to clothing, shoes, and other accessories.

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Red & silver Christmas mani Gel polish mani with Red & silver Christmas mani

Gel polish mani with two feature nails = $69

 #christmastree #reindeer #redandsilvernails #christmasnailart #nailtech
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πŸ“  Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“–  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with over 10 years experience 
🌹  Tranquil location 

 #nailsbyappointment #mangawhainailtech #mangawhainailsalon #ramblingrosenails #mangawhai
Pinecones and gold glitter. Please don't forget i Pinecones and gold glitter.

Please don't forget if you're wanting nail art, add the additional nail art option onto your gel polish manicure booking - I'll need the extra time to do the art.

Gel polish mani + nail art = $85

* FULLY BOOKED UNTIL MID-JANUARY 2026 *
(there is a waitlist option, but no guarantee you'll get an appointment)

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book online: https://www.fresha.com/a/rambling-rose-nails-and-make-up-mangawhai-thelma-road-north-i1d1r1d4/booking?menu=true&dppub=true&employeeId=450913&pId=142955

πŸ“  Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“–  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with over 10 years experience 
🌹  Tranquil location 

 #nailsbyappointment #mangawhainailtech #mangawhainailsalon #ramblingrosenails #mangawhai #nailterminology #christmasnailart #pineconenailart
Ever wondered what some of those terms your nail t Ever wondered what some of those terms your nail tech slings around mean?

Find out in the A-Z of Nail Terminology on our blog:  https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/a-z-nail-terminology/

 #nailterminology #nailterms #nailtech #nailnames #aznails
I'm fully booked from 12 December 2025 until 12 Ja I'm fully booked from 12 December 2025 until 12 January 2026, so if you haven't already made your January mani or pedi appointment, do it now!

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book online: https://www.fresha.com/a/rambling-rose-nails-and-make-up-mangawhai-thelma-road-north-i1d1r1d4/booking?menu=true&dppub=true&employeeId=450913&pId=142955

πŸ“  Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“–  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with over 10 years experience 
🌹  Tranquil location 

 #christmasnails #christmasnailart #closingforchristmas #fullybooked #decembermadness #DecemberMadness
There are benefits to using cuticle oil daily: - p There are benefits to using cuticle oil daily:
- promotes nail growth (even under gel polish or extensions)
- softens cuticles
- helps prevent nails breaking
- lengthens the life of your nail polish / gel polish by keeping it from becoming brittle and prone to chips
- improves the appearance of cuticles, skin and nails (even under gel polish / extensions)

Need some?
Dadi' Oil by Famous Names is available in salon when you have your next mani or pedi, or order one from our online store:  https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/product-category/body/

 #dadioil #cuticleoil #cuticleoilbenefits #usedaily
To all the volunteers in Mangawhai, thank you for To all the volunteers in Mangawhai, thank you for all that you do.

- Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade (@mangawhaifirebrigade)
- St John's Ambulance (@stjohnnz)
- those who volunteer at Te Whai or the Museum (@tewhaicommunitytrustmangawhai and @mangawhaimuseum )
- and everyone else who gives freely of their time to help those in need

 #InternationalVolunteerDay #internationalvolunteerday #internationalvolunteerday2025
Photos don't do this room justice. All the retai Photos don't do this room justice. 

All the retail items that are available in salon are also all available online through our website:  www.ramblingrose.co.nz/shop

If you're stuck for gift ideas for Christmas, have a browse through the Reniu by Pure Fiji products, or find an item of jewellery, and have it delivered to you or sent directly to the recipient via courier. 

 #shoponline #purefijinz #purefijiproducts #reniu #reniubypurefiji #nailsbyappointment #mangawhainailtech #ramblingrosenails
'Hotness,' a glittery red that reminds me of Dorot 'Hotness,' a glittery red that reminds me of Dorothy's shoes in the Wizard of Oz, with stars, baubles and a Christmas tree. 

This set can be done in any combination of colours. 

Gel polish mani + nail art = $85

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book online: https://www.fresha.com/a/rambling-rose-nails-and-make-up-mangawhai-thelma-road-north-i1d1r1d4/booking?menu=true&dppub=true&employeeId=450913&pId=142955
πŸ“  Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“–  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with over 10 years experience 
🌹  Tranquil location 

 #christmasnails #christmasmani #christmasnailart #glitteryrednails
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