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Why I charge even if you don’t show up

March 16, 2021 | Articles, Nails | Leave a Comment

Why I charge even if you don't show up

Are you wondering why I charge even if you don’t show up for your appointment? Sometimes running late or not showing up for an appointment cannot be helped – traffic, emergencies, calendar mix-ups, forgetting to put your appointment into your diary or calendar, or accidentally double-booking yourself happens to the best of us. I get…

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Manicurist, Nail Technician or Podiatrist?

October 19, 2020 | Articles | Leave a Comment

What is the difference between a manicurist, nail technician and podiatrist? Are they different? Why can’t you do what a podiatrist does? These are some of the many questions I have been asked over the years. So, what is the difference? Well, a manicurist works with your natural nails. They don’t repair broken nails and…

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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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What you need to know about different nail shapes

August 22, 2016 | Articles, Nails | Leave a Comment

Have you ever noticed some of the more “exotic” nail shapes out there, while watching TV or paging through a magazine? This article explains the difference between the nail shapes and whether or not they’re suitable for natural nails or can only be done using acrylic or hard gel extensions. The first four nail shapes…

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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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Got thin or uneven lips? Make them look bigger b Got thin or uneven lips? 

Make them look bigger by taking a pencil lip liner in a shade the same colour as the lipstick you intend on wearing (or use a nude shade) and using light, feathery strokes or very tiny circular motions, almost buff the lip liner onto the edge of your thin or uneven lip, right where the natural lip colour and skin colour meet. Ideally, you want to extend the natural lip line colour by about millimetre or two (the width of a sharp lip liner pencil). Keep adding more width until the lip looks fuller but still natural. Rather start small and build the line up slowly instead of having to wipe the liner off and start again each time.

Once you’ve lined both lips, fill them in with the lip liner to create a base for your lipstick. Take a clean, dry lip brush or a cotton bud and soften and blend the lip liner onto your lips so that there are no harsh lines but rather a smooth application of colour.

Apply your lipstick to both lips, preferably with a lipstick brush and blot with a tissue. Apply a second coat of lipstick. 

 #thinlips #unevenlips #lipsticktips
Halloween nails don't have to be witches, cobwebs Halloween nails don't have to be witches, cobwebs or ghosts ... They can be simple polka dots.

Gel polish mani with two feature nails per hand = $78

By appointment only. Book online.

 #halloweennails #polkadots #polkadotnails
Need some 'me time'? Book an appointment online. Need some 'me time'? 

Book an appointment online.

 #nailsbyappointment #mangawhainailtech #mangawhainailsalon #ramblingrosenails
'Howl, Baby, Howl' is a beautiful cinnamon colour 'Howl, Baby, Howl' is a beautiful cinnamon colour brown - perfect if you're wanting a change from nude.

 #cinnamonnails #brownnails #howlbabyhowl
If you've chosen Rambling Rose for a mani or pedi If you've chosen Rambling Rose for a mani or pedi in the past few months, thank you! I feel honoured that you've chosen me to look after your natural nail health. Without you, my small business wouldn't be here - your patronage is much appreciated. 

Don't forget to start booking your November and December appointments ... Spots are starting to fill up. 

 #loyalclients #thankyou #nailsbyappointment
Gloss vs Matte Something as simple as changing th Gloss vs Matte

Something as simple as changing the final top coat from gloss to matte can completely change the look of your usual nail polish colour.  See these pics for a comparison.

Which one do you prefer? 

 #GlossVsMatte #glossvsmatte #MattevsShine #mattevsshine
Rambling Rose is the Mangawhai-based stockist for Rambling Rose is the Mangawhai-based stockist for the Reniu range by Pure Fiji.
📦 Worldwide shipping available.

- Body Butter
- Body Lotion (travel size or large) 
- Body Oil
- Sugar Rub (scrub)
- Handmade soap bars

🌺 Head over to our website to browse the range and/or order yours.

Available scent infusions:
- Bamboo Lychee (clean and fresh)
- Coconut 
- Frangipani (spicy floral)
- Hibiscus (soft floral)

 #reniubypurefiji #virgincoconutproducts #coconutoilskincare
Do you dare to be different? Gel polish manicure Do you dare to be different? 

Gel polish manicure with art / one feature nail = $74 
(no extra charge for different colours on different nails).

 #nailsbyappointment #mangawhainailtech #ramblingrosenails
Got a school ball coming up? Get your make-up ap Got a school ball coming up? 

Get your make-up appointment booked in a few weeks before the event to ensure you don't miss out.

 #schoolball #schoolballmakeup #mangawhai
Today is World Arthritis Day. One of the things Today is World Arthritis Day. 

One of the things I ask on the consultation form before your first appointment is if you have arthritis. This is not me being nosy. It's so I can provide you with the most comfortable service possible. 

As a fellow arthritis sufferer, I know what those flare-ups feel like, and if the arthritis affects your fingers or toes, there may be days when it feels uncomfortable to have those digits moved around during a service. I make note of where the arthritis is, which fingers/toes it affects, and ask that you let me know if you're having a flare-up so I can be extra careful on those days. 

 #worldarthritisday2026 #arthritis #ArthritisCare #arthritisawareness
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