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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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Sugar Skull Nail Art Tutorial

October 21, 2017 | How to ... & Tutorials, Nails | Leave a Comment

Sugar Skull

It’s nearly Halloween and I’ve been asked for a Sugar Skull nail art tutorial, after I posted my Halloween nail art wheels on social media last week. For this Sugar Skull tutorial you’ll need: * Nail polish remover * lint-free wipes or cotton pads * an orangewood cuticle stick or metal cuticle pusher * 180-grit…

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Gold Leaf Nail Art Tutorial

February 20, 2017 | How to ... & Tutorials, Nails | Leave a Comment

Gold Leaf Foil Nail Art

This Gold Leaf Nail Art Tutorial is created using gold leaf foil and is fairly simple, so it may be possible for it to be recreated at home using traditional nail polish (if you have the patience to wait for the coats to dry), even though I did this using gel. Iโ€™ll do the steps…

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Marbled Nail Art Tutorial

December 19, 2016 | How to ... & Tutorials, Nails | Leave a Comment

Peach marble

For this marbled nail art tutorial youโ€™ll need: – Nail polish remover – lint-free wipes or cotton pads – an orangewood cuticle stick or cuticle pusher – 180-grit buffer or a buffing block (the ones with 4 different sides) – a 180-grit nail file – base coat – three contrasting nail polish colours of your…

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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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'Everybody Flirts' is a pretty medium pink frost ( 'Everybody Flirts' is a pretty medium pink frost (shimmer), perfect for brightening up these cooler days.

 #pinkfrost #pinkfrostnails #everybodyflirts
By appointment only. No appointment, no service. By appointment only.  No appointment, no service. 
This is not an commercial salon with multiple nail technicians and a receptionist ... there is only me. 

The client sitting in front of me is the one paying for my time and my undivided attention, so if you choose to ignore the BIG 'by appointment only' sign out front, you will be turned away. Arriving without an appointment (even if you're just wanting to purchase product or a gift voucher) and expecting to be served is not acceptable - please use the online booking system to make an appointment.  Appointments for product purchases or pick-ups are free and enables me to set a few minutes aside to serve you without inconveniencing or interrupting anyone else's time to relax and be pampered.

Please be considerate and do the right thing.

 #bookanappointment #beconsiderate #beconsiderateofothers
'I Wear the Pants,' a dark cranberry red with gold 'I Wear the Pants,' a dark cranberry red with gold moons and stars.

Remember to book an appointment WITH nail art if you think you may want something extra.  You're welcome to change your mind on the day, but I do need to have the extra time booked if you think you're wanting art of any sort.

Book online at  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
๐Ÿงด Strict hygiene routine
๐ŸŽ“ Fully Qualified (nail tech & make-up qualifications)
๐ŸŒน Tranquil location

 #moonandstarnailart #redandgoldnails #starnails #byappointmentonly
Gift vouchers are available for all services offer Gift vouchers are available for all services offered at Rambling Rose Nail Salon, or choose a monetary value. 

Simply order one online through the shop page:  https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/product-category/gift-voucher/ 

 #giftvoucher #giftvouchersonline #ramblingrosenails #mangawhai
By taking part in Pink Shirt Day on Friday 16 May, By taking part in Pink Shirt Day on Friday 16 May, you're doing your part to eliminate bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.

Are you wearing a pink shirt today?

 #PinkShirtDay2025 #pinkshirtday2025 #EliminateBullying #stopbullying
There is absolutely nothing quite like the scent o There is absolutely nothing quite like the scent of frangipani in flower.  It evokes memories of island holidays - warm sun on your skin, a soft breeze caressing your hair - with a sense of luxury and tranquility. 

Treat your skin to a tropical holiday at home with the Reniu Skincare Range by Pure Fiji. Available from our online store www.ramblingrose.co.nz/shop - find it under the Body & Nail Products category.

Prices range from $11.50 to $66.00 (courier fee is extra).

 #reniu #reniuskincare #purefiji #purefijinz
Please do not book appointments for children under Please do not book appointments for children under 16, or bring them with to your appointment. If you do, your appointment will be cancelled. If you still show up with your child in tow, you will be turned away and charged for a late cancelled for non-compliance of the salon's T&CS.  I get it, people don't read, but there are valid reasons why I don't allow children under 16 in my salon:

- there are dangerous chemicals and breakable products within reach, and children are compelled to touch everything, even if they're well-mannered and behave
- I am not a babysitter and cannot watch the child and perform your service 
- I cannot perform a SAFE manicure or pedicure on mum if child is constantly bumping her
- distractions from children slow down the service and impact my other clients appointment times, which is not fair to them
- children's nails (under 16) are still soft and developing and cannot handle the prep needed for gel polish
 - acrylic and extensions should not be placed on soft, still developing nails (anyone under 16). This can cause irreparable damage if the extension is accidentally bumped or ripped off
- children under 16 do not sit still.  I refuse to work on them.
- my salon, my space, my rules.  If you don't like it, please feel free to book elsewhere.

 #mysalonmyrules #nounder16s #nochildrenallowed
Want to try nail art, but are worried you won't li Want to try nail art, but are worried you won't like it? 
Have a chat with me at your next appointment - we can try something small that will simply wipe off if you're not 100% sure before we put the top coat on.

 #artisticcolourglosselegance #hibiscusnailart #hibiscusflowernailart #stripenailart
Are you getting the most out of your mascara? Did Are you getting the most out of your mascara?
Did you know you should be replacing the tube every 3-6 months?
Are you applying it properly to prevent it clumping? 

Need help?  There's a helpful article on the website full of hints and tips:  https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/get-the-most-out-of-your-mascara/

Follow on Facebook or Instagram for more helpful hints and tips:
FB:  Rambling Rose Nails & Make-up 
Instagram:  @ramblingrosenails 

 #getthemostoutofyourmascara #mascaraclumps #clumpfreemascara #mascaratips
'Devil Wears Nada' is a gorgeous bubblegum pink. 'Devil Wears Nada' is a gorgeous bubblegum pink.

 #bubblegumpinknails #bubblegumpinkmanicure #artisticcolourglossdevilwearsnada #bubblegumpink

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