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How to apply concealer

June 29, 2021 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

Does concealer go on before or after your foundation? It’s all about personal preference and what works best for you. There is no right or wrong way.  Concealer can be applied under or over foundation, and ensure that the edges are blended well. Personally, I apply it after my foundation, as I find it doesn’t…

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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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Which type of face mask is best?

November 12, 2018 | Articles, Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

Face masks have been popular for a few years now, with more and more brands bringing out their own versions, and even multi-masking sets.  There’s everything from cream, gel and sheet masks, to mix-it-yourself masks, clay, self-heating, and even those infamous charcoal peel-off masks that never seemed to really peel-off, but rather held onto your…

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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 treat dry lips

March 12, 2018 | Articles | Leave a Comment

Dry, cracked, flaky lips can be unsightly, uncomfortable, and sometimes even really painful. While applying lipstick might seem like a good idea, most of the time you’ll probably discover that lipstick emphasizes the appearance of dry flakes instead of helping to disguise them, so what can you do? Applying lip balm to dry lips will…

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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. I stumbled across this website last year when I was looking for alternatives to eye make-up remover, as I…

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🚫 No under 16s.
Closed on Wednesday & Sunday.
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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

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

 #christmasnails #christmasmani #christmasnailart #glitteryrednails
The salon will be closed from 23 December 2025 and The salon will be closed from 23 December 2025 and will reopen on 8 January 2026.

I'm already fully booked from 13 December onwards, and the first week in January is filling up fast. If you haven't already booked your December and January appointments, do it soon otherwise you may miss out.

 #closingforchristmas #endofyearshutdown #endofyear #takingabreak
Often, I don't get to see the final effect with th Often, I don't get to see the final effect with the outfit (weddings or school balls), and I love it when I'm sent a photo. 
Thank you. 

 #schoolballmakeup #makeupartist #makeupartistmangawhai
How is it December? Where did the year go? #dec How is it December?  Where did the year go?

 #december #wheredidtheyeargo #christmasisaroundthecorner
In the same way as certain lipsticks, eyeshadows a In the same way as certain lipsticks, eyeshadows and other make-up colours suit certain skin tones, the same applies to nail polish shades.

Not sure what colour to get? Not to worry, I'm happy to help you choose once your nail prep has been done. My colour swatches are used to try the colour on before your nails are painted. 

 #nailpolishcolours #colourswatches #skintone
Snowflakes on your nails in December? Yes or no. Snowflakes on your nails in December? Yes or no. 

 #snowflakenailart #christmasnails #redgoldwhitenails #christmasnailart #sparklynails
Pushing back your cuticles are part of the prep be Pushing back your cuticles are part of the prep before painting during a manicure. This process removes any dead skin cells stuck to the nail plate before polish is applied. Doing this improves the longevity of your manicure. 

 #Cuticles #cuticles #NailPrep #nailprep #nailpreparation #cuticlework
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