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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 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

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.
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Wear a galaxy on your nails ✨ Gel polish manicure Wear a galaxy on your nails ✨

Gel polish manicure + nail art = $90

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book online: http://ramblingrosenailsmakeup.gettimely.com

🎁 Gift vouchers available online - use above link.
πŸ“  Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“–  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with 10+ years experience 
🌹  Tranquil location 

 #galaxynails #starnailart #galaxynailart #blueandpurplenails #matariki #Matariki
To those celebrating, Happy Matariki! #Matariki To those celebrating, Happy Matariki!

 #Matariki #matariki #matariki2026 #Matariki2026 #starnailart #māorinewyear #maorinewyear
Don't forget to pamper yourself this winter. Boo Don't forget to pamper yourself this winter. 

Book in for a manicure or pedicure online: http://ramblingrosenailsmakeup.gettimely.com

🎁 Gift vouchers available online - use above link.
πŸ“  Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“–  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with 10+ years experience 
🌹  Tranquil location 

 #giftvouchersavailable #nailsbyappointment #mangawhainailtech #mangawhainailsalon #ramblingrosenails #mangawhai
Gel polish mani with one feature nail on each hand Gel polish mani with one feature nail on each hand = $74

Just make sure you book the appointment WITH nail art as I'll need the extra time allocated to the appointment.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book online: http://ramblingrosenailsmakeup.gettimely.com

🎁 Gift vouchers available online - use above link.
πŸ“  Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“–  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with 10+ years experience 
🌹  Tranquil location 

 #starnails #starnailart
Should you save or spend when it comes to buying s Should you save or spend when it comes to buying skincare and cosmetics? 

Do you really need that new product that’s being advertised on TV? Is it really worth the hype? What products should you be saving your money on, and when should you be spending more?

Obviously, everyone is different and we all have very different personal beauty budgets that will affect this decision, but while some may not bat an eyelid at spending loads of money on the latest fad, most of us find it quite difficult to tell when we should be saving our hard earned cash or when a product is actually worth the cost.

See where you should be saving or spending in this article:  https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/save-or-splurge/

 #saveorspend #SaveOrSpend #saveorsplurge #skincareandcosmetics
A little glitter can take your mani from plain to A little glitter can take your mani from plain to dazzling.

This mani is priced at $79 with the nail art and glitter (can be done in any colours).

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book online: http://ramblingrosenailsmakeup.gettimely.com

🎁 Gift vouchers available online - use above link.
πŸ“  Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“–  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with 10+ years experience 
🌹  Tranquil location 

 #purplenails #glitternails #stripesandglitter
Reniu Virgin Coconut Sugar Rub (by Pure Fiji) $39 Reniu Virgin Coconut Sugar Rub (by Pure Fiji)
$39 + courier fees 

Buy online:  https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/product-category/reniu-by-pure-fiji/

Discover the secret to an island glow with Reniu Virgin Coconut Sugar Rub, your two-
in-one beauty ritual. Delicate raw sugar cane crystals perform a gentle yet effective exfoliation, whisking away dull skin cells and unclogging pores. Simultaneously, the enriching embrace of Virgin Coconut Oil provides deep nourishment, intense hydration, and essential protection for your skin.

KEY INGREDIENTS
Cold pressed virgin coconut oil and raw sugarcane.

BENEFITS
This two-in-one exfoliating product is excellent for all-over-body use.
Fresh sugar cane crystals manually exfoliate while naturally occurring alpha hydroxyls gently buff away ageing skin cells.  The deeply moisturising blend of cold-pressed oils nourish and hydrate skin leaving it glowingly healthy. High in anti-oxidants, vitamins A,B,C,E, Omega 3,6,7 and 9.

DIRECTIONS
Wet skin and take one scoop and spread evenly over body. Massage in until it turns to honey. Leave on for 10 minutes for a deeper exfoliation, then rinse.
Towel dry skin and follow with your favourite body moisturiser.

 #sugarscrub #sugarrub #purefijinz #purefijiproducts #reniu #purefiji #reniubypurefiji #mangawhai
To those celebrating the 4th of July tomorrow, may To those celebrating the 4th of July tomorrow, may your day be filled with joy and apple pie ... And don't forget to party like it's 1776 😜

In case you're wondering, I'm not American. I did these nails for a client going to a 4th of July themed party.

 #4thofJuly #4thofjuly #FourthOfJuly #fourthofjuly #fourthofjulynails #starsandstripesnails πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Yes, Rambling Rose Nails is open on Saturday morni Yes, Rambling Rose Nails is open on Saturday mornings from 9am -1pm, but these appointments often get snapped up fast, so book in advance. 

And feel free to arrive in comfortable clothes (loungewear, slippers, etc.) if you want to ... there's no judgement in this boutique salon.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book online: http://ramblingrosenailsmakeup.gettimely.com

🎁 Gift vouchers available online - use above link.
πŸ“  Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“–  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with 10+ years experience 
🌹  Tranquil location 

 #saturdayappointments #nailsbyappointment #mangawhainailtech #mangawhainailsalon #ramblingrosenails
Polka dots or stripes? Which feature nail do you Polka dots or stripes? 
Which feature nail do you prefer?

 #polkadots #stripes #purplenails #purplenailart
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