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Pros & Cons of Micropigmentation

August 31, 2015 | Articles | Leave a Comment

Micropigmentation, also known as semi-permanent make-up or cosmetic tattooing, is a tattoo that eliminates the need for certain daily make-up items like eyebrow pencil, eyeliner, lip liner or even lipstick and is usually applied to the eyebrows, eyes or lips. Deciding to have micropigmentation done is not a decision that should be made lightly or…

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Despite the large sign outside saying 'by appointm Despite the large sign outside saying 'by appointment only', a link to my website and a convenient QR code to scan, I still have people arriving without appointments.  Somehow, I'm expected to magically clear an hour and a half and do their nails on demand. I don't do walk-ins - no appointment, no service - this is the way I choose to run my business. 

If you arrive without an appointment, you'll be asked to book an appointment, and will be turned away.  I schedule the rest of my life and other work around my client appointments, so it's not fair to expect me to suddenly drop everything because you've chosen not to book, or happen to show up while I'm having lunch or grabbing a quick cup of coffee between appointments.

Please respect the salon rules and the fact that the salon is separate from my home.

#nowalkins #nailsbyappointment #mangawhainailtech #ramblingrosenails #mangawhai
Are your nails ready for Matariki? πŸ“ Mangawha Are your nails ready for Matariki? 

πŸ“ Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“– By appointment only
🧴 Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“ Fully Qualified with over 10 years experience (nail tech & make-up qualifications) 
🌹 Tranquil location 
πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book your next appointment 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

 #starrynightmani #blackandsilverstars #matariki2025
Bring your ideas to your appointment and I'll see Bring your ideas to your appointment and I'll see what I can do.

πŸ“ Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“– By appointment only
🧴 Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“ Fully Qualified with over 10 years experience (nail tech & make-up qualifications) 
🌹 Tranquil location 
πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book your next appointment 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

 #clientreview #nailsbyappointment #mangawhainailtech #ramblingrosenails
Do you have a favourite flower? Let me put it on Do you have a favourite flower?  Let me put it on your nails.

Gel polish manicure with nail art = $85

πŸ“ Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“– By appointment only
🧴 Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“ Fully qualified nail tech with over 10 years experience 
🌹 Tranquil location 
πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book your next appointment 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

 #greenombre #greenombrenails #Lilynailart #lilynailartdesign
When using a highlighter, there’s a very fine li When using a highlighter, there’s a very fine line between looking utterly radiant and looking very shiny and light reflective.

Need a few tips?  Read the full article on our blog:  https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/how-to-use-highlighter/

 #highlighter #highlightertips #makeuptips
Brighten up your winter with some pretty nail art. Brighten up your winter with some pretty nail art.

A set like this over gel polish with tri-colour ombrΓ© and holographic glitter is $85 (book a gel polish manicure WITH nail art).

πŸ“ Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“– By appointment only
🧴 Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“ Fully qualified nail tech with over 10 years experience 
🌹 Tranquil location 
πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book your next appointment 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

 #ombrenails #brightombrenails #pinkpurpleyellownails
Looking for a soft eyeliner pencil that's well pig Looking for a soft eyeliner pencil that's well pigmented? 

Try one of the pencils in our online store for only $7.99 plus courier fees (or book a product collection appointment online). https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/product/eyeliner-pencils/

These eyeliner pencils are highly pigmented, long-lasting and apply with a soft, smooth, gel-like feel in pencil form. Once applied, the eyeliner can easily be smudged with a clean finger or eyeshadow applicator to create a smokey look.  Each eyeliner pencil has a built-in pencil sharpener in the protective lid.

Available in black, dark brown, and charcoal grey.  Sold individually.

 #softeyelinerpencil #geleyelinerpencil #eyelinerpencil
Gel polish manicure with purple ombrΓ© and daisy c Gel polish manicure with purple ombrΓ© and daisy collage feature nails.

A set like this costs $85 (Gel polish manicure with nail art).

πŸ“ Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“– By appointment only
🧴 Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“ Fully Qualified nail tech with over 10 years experience 
🌹 Tranquil location 
πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Book your next appointment 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

 #purpleombrΓ© #purpleombrenails #purplemanicure
How to help your nail tech give you the best manic How to help your nail tech give you the best manicure.

 #helpyournailtech #nofuzzysweaters #relaxyourhands
Not sure if you want polka dots or stripes? ... Ha Not sure if you want polka dots or stripes? ... Have both!

 #polkadotsandstripes #purplenails #purplenailart

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