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How to remove gel polish or gel extensions

April 20, 2020 | Articles, How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

Can gel polish or gel extensions be removed at home? Yes, they can, but I always recommend having gel polish or gel extensions removed by a professional. If, for some reason, you are unable to make an appointment to see me, or can’t get to a professional salon, then you can do it yourself using…

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1980’s make-up tutorial

November 4, 2016 | How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

In this step-by-step tutorial, we flashback to 1980’s make-up when bold, garish colours and big hair were all the rage! I started off with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin before applying a small amount of NYX Shine Killer Primer and waited a few minutes for it to settle onto my skin before applying foundation and setting…

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“Summer Days” make-up tutorial

September 5, 2016 | How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

"Summer Days"

This coral and turquoise “Summer Days” make-up tutorial was inspired by a clothing colour combo that I saw in a picture on Pinterest. As usual, start with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin. I like to wait a few minutes for the moisturiser to sink in before applying a small amount of NYX Shine Killer Primer. I…

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Mint Julep make-up tutorial

April 4, 2016 | How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

Mint Julep makeup

In this step-by-step “Mint Julep” make-up tutorial, I recreate a yellow and green make-up look that was inspired by a Mint Julep cocktail (see picture at the bottom of the post). Starting with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin, I applied a small amount of Innoxa Pure Silk Skin Primer and waited a few minutes for it…

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“Green with Envy” Make-up Tutorial

February 22, 2016 | How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

green makeup

In this step-by-step “Green with Envy” make-up tutorial, we recreate a look that was inspired by the original make-up style and colours by Pigments & Palettes (see pic on left). I started off with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin and applied a small amount of Innoxa Pure Silk Skin Primer to my face and neck, waiting…

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๐Ÿ’… By appointment only.
๐Ÿšซ 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
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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 

 #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)

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 

 #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!

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
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