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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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e.l.f. Professional Blending Eye Brush

December 4, 2017 | Make-up brushes & tools | Leave a Comment

I picked up this e.l.f. Professional Blending Eye Brush for under $10 at my local Kmart. The key to perfectly blended eyeshadow is a good, soft, fluffy blending brush.  This e.l.f. brush delivers on its promise of expertly blending multiple eyeshadow shades, while softening dramatic edges and fine lines. The fluffy, dome-shaped bristles on this…

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1980’s make-up tutorial

November 4, 2016 | How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

In this step-by-step tutorial, we flashback to 1980’s make-up when bold, garish colours and big hair were all the rage! I started off with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin before applying a small amount of NYX Shine Killer Primer and waited a few minutes for it to settle onto my skin before applying foundation and setting…

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“Summer Days” make-up tutorial

September 5, 2016 | How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

This coral and turquoise “Summer Days” make-up tutorial was inspired by a clothing colour combo that I saw in a picture on Pinterest. As usual, start with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin. I like to wait a few minutes for the moisturiser to sink in before applying a small amount of NYX Shine Killer Primer. I…

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Purple winged eyeshadow tutorial

August 8, 2016 | How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

This purple winged eyeshadow tutorial was inspired by something I saw on thewonderforest.com a while back. Her tutorial uses green but I wanted to try it with purple, to compliment my blue eyes. I’ve inserted the original picture tutorial that was posted on thewonderforest.com, so that you can see visuals of the steps and below I’ve…

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Smokey Eye make-up tutorial

June 17, 2016 | How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

Welcome to “Up in Smoke”, my step-by-step Smokey Eye make-up tutorial. We begin by starting with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin. I like to use a skin primer as I have oily skin and fairly large pores and a primer helps to disguise this. I applied a small amount of Innoxa Pure Silk Skin Primer, patting…

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Make-up Shopping: How to shop smart

December 29, 2014 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

Do you shop smart when you’re make-up shopping? How many times have you purchased a cosmetic or make-up product, only to find that it hasn’t lived up to your expectations or you got home only to discover that you ended up paying too much for it and that there’s a more affordable, similar or better…

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🚫 No under 16s.
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Will you be celebrating St Patrick's Day this year Will you be celebrating St Patrick's Day this year? 

Book your manicure 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

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Making a booking at Rambling Rose Nails is simple Making a booking at Rambling Rose Nails is simple ... You can book online from the comfort of your own home:  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

Need to reschedule or cancel? No problem.  Just hop online, log in, and click the 'manage appointment' button. (This only works up to 24 hours before the appointment start time. Any changes within 24 hours will need to be done by me).

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Still holding on to summer? 'Catching Rays' is a Still holding on to summer? 

'Catching Rays' is a bright, true yellow to add a summery splash to any outfit.

Book your next manicure 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

 #yellownails #catchingrays #brightyellownails
Get 25% off all jewellery and home decor items usi Get 25% off all jewellery and home decor items using code JEWELS at checkout.
While stocks last.

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 #onlinesale #onlinejewellerysale #onlinehomedecorsale
Covid is doing the rounds in Mangawhai, again (and Covid is doing the rounds in Mangawhai, again (and I've had all my booster vaccines).
The salon is CLOSED while I self-isolate. I have already contacted and rescheduled all clients whose appointments are affected by my self-isolation period. 

Please, be responsible and cancel or reschedule your appointment if you have a scratchy or sore throat, or are not feeling well.  It's not only me that gets affected - I have to cancel or reschedule a week's worth of client appointments - and then head back to a fully booked week, playing 'catch-up', while my body is still trying to recover. 😔

The same goes for group or social events and meetings - please do not attend if you're feeling unwell - no one else wants your germs 🤬

 #igotcovidagain #covidvirus  #oneirresponsibleperson
Want to match your nail polish to your lipstick (o Want to match your nail polish to your lipstick (or dress, or shoes)? 
Bring it to your appointment and I'll custom blend a shade of nail polish to match.

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

 #matchinglipstick #matchinglipstickandnails #customnailpolish
Brighten up your nails with this gorgeous turquois Brighten up your nails with this gorgeous turquoise (called Mani of my Dreams), add a subtle hint of iridescent shimmer and some nail art.

Gel polish manicure + nail art (4 feature nails) = $73

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

 #turquoisenails #floralnailart #turquoiseandpurple
Need to remove gel polish or gel extensions, but c Need to remove gel polish or gel extensions, but can't get to a nail salon? 
It can be done at home (or on holiday) by following a few important steps:  https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/how-to-remove-gel-polish/

Removal kits containing everything you need to get your gel polish or gel extensions off are also available in the online store:  https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/product/gel-polish-removal-kit/

 #gelpolishremoval #removegel #removalkit
A soft, nude, ombré French. If you're wanting so A soft, nude, ombré French. 

If you're wanting something like this, book a gel polish manicure and then select the nail art option from the add-on's menu that pops up.

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

 #nudefrenchombre #frenchombre #frenchfade
There's no need to apologise for making a Saturday There's no need to apologise for making a Saturday morning appointment, or an 'early' 9am booking ... If I didn't want to start work at that time - or work on a Saturday morning - I wouldn't. 

These are the hours and days I've chosen to work.  The way I have it scheduled works best for both me and my clients.  Book a date and time that works for you, no apologies needed.

👩‍💻 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

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