• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • PRICE LISTS
    • PRICE LIST: NAILS
    • PRICE LIST: MAKE-UP
  • CONTACT
  • SHOP
  • TESTIMONIALS
  • FAQ
    • Nails FAQ
    • Make-up FAQ
  • T&Cs
    • Refund and Returns Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  •  

Rambling Rose

  • Price Lists
    • Nails
    • Make-up
  • Shop
  • Blog
    • Articles
    • How to … & Tutorials
    • Make-up brushes & tools
    • Nails
    • Product Reviews
  • Contact
  • T&Cs
    • Refund and Returns Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Press

expiry

Clumpy Mascara: How to be clump free

November 18, 2019 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

Mascara has the ability to emphasise your eyes – even with little or no other make-up – but clumpy mascara can immediately ruin the look you’re creating, unless of course you’re aiming for a “spider legs,” 1960’s, Twiggy look. Clumpy mascara is something that many battle with. I find that the trick to getting the…

Read More

Has your make-up expired?

August 18, 2019 | Articles | Leave a Comment

Using expired make-up or cosmetics could mean that you’re exposing yourself to potential skin infections or allergic reactions.  Certain ingredients go off or become rancid over time, while other products become infected with bacteria due to frequent use (like mascara, for example). Many women are guilty of using expired make-up and cosmetic products on their…

Read More

L’Oreal Skin Perfection 3-in-1 Micellar Water

June 27, 2016 | Make-up brushes & tools, Product Reviews | Leave a Comment

micellar

L’Oreal Skin Perfection 3-in-1 Micellar Water is a one step 3-in-1 cleansing water that gently cleanses while removing all traces of make-up from the face, eyes and lips. The micellar water also removes impurities while toning the skin for a soft, fresh-feeling finish. It is formulated without alcohol or fragrance and is hypoallergenic. I bought…

Read More

ramblingrosenails

💅 By appointment only.
🚫 No under 16s.
Closed on Wednesday & Sunday.
Book online:

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
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2025 · Rambling Rose