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How to apply foundation

June 16, 2021 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

There is no right or wrong way when it comes to tools used to apply foundation – it’s all about personal preference and what works best for you. However, there are a few guidelines to ensure smooth, even and perfectly blended foundation with no harsh telltale lines where your make-up ends. To start, ensure that…

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What is a make-up primer?

May 31, 2021 | Articles | Leave a Comment

A make-up primer is applied under foundation to minimize the appearance of fine lines and large pores, providing a smooth canvas for flawless looking make-up. Make-up primers assist foundation to spread smoothly and evenly, and the primer fills in any large pores and fine lines, providing the perfect ‘canvas’ for the rest of your make-up….

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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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Purple winged eyeshadow tutorial

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

Purple Winged eyeshadow

This purple winged eyeshadow tutorialย 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

Up in Smoke

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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ramblingrosenails

๐Ÿ’… By appointment only.
๐Ÿšซ No under 16s.
Closed on Wednesday & Sunday.
Book online:

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!

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป 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

๐Ÿ“  Mangawhai Heads
๐Ÿ“–  By appointment only
๐Ÿšธ  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
๐Ÿงด  Strict hygiene routine
๐ŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with over 10 years experience 
๐ŸŒน  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

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป 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
๐Ÿ“  Mangawhai Heads
๐Ÿ“–  By appointment only
๐Ÿšธ  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
๐Ÿงด  Strict hygiene routine
๐ŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with over 10 years experience 
๐ŸŒน  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
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