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A-Z of Beauty Terminology

February 11, 2019 | Articles | Leave a Comment

How up-to-date is your beauty terminology? Do you know what a cut crease is? What is microdermabrasion? How about strobing or baking? Continue reading to find out what each of these terms mean. BAKING A fairly recent term in the beauty terminology world. Forget about making cakes or cookies, in beauty terms, this refers setting…

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Should you save or splurge on make-up?

January 14, 2019 | Articles | Leave a Comment

Save or splurge? 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? I’m sure we’ve all made that one rash beauty purchase at some stage and bought a well-hyped up…

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e.l.f. Professional Blending Eye Brush

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

elf professional blending eye brush

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. Β 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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How to use highlighter

November 30, 2017 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

When you’re using a highlighter, there’s a very fine line between looking utterly radiant and looking very shiny and light reflective. When purchasing a highlighter, you’ll need to do your homework first and look for brands and products that have been tried and tested. If you’re using a powder highlighter, ideally, what you need to…

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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.

 #nailsandlips #nailsandlipstick #nailsandlipsmatch #matchingnails #berrylips #berrynails
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
πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book online: https://www.fresha.com/a/rambling 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
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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