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7 Beauty Basics

April 30, 2021 | Articles | Leave a Comment

If you’re new to using make-up, and the whole beauty world is feeling a little overwhelming start with these beauty basics: Determine your skin type. Skin is classed into four different categories; oily, combination, normal or dry. Oily skins tend to have large pores on the nose and forehead, the skin appears shiny, and if…

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What eyeshadow to wear with red lipstick?

April 9, 2018 | Articles | Leave a Comment

Wearing red lipstick can seem daunting, but it all comes down to pairing it with the right eyeshadow and using a few simple but key make-up application techniques to get this look right. Firstly, ensure that your foundation is well blended. This means applying it to your face and then using a brush or cosmetic…

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Everything you need to know about Nail Extensions

August 7, 2017 | Articles, Nails | Leave a Comment

Nail Extensions floral

Nail extensions, also known as acrylics, hard gels, fake nails, false nails, fashion nails, or nail enhancements, are coverings placed over natural fingernails to provide extra length or strength, or are worn as fashion accessories. Most nail extensions are sculpted to look like the natural nail a much as possible, while fashion nails are often…

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πŸ’… By appointment only.
🚫 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!

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» 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

πŸ“  Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“–  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with over 10 years experience 
🌹  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

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» 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
πŸ“  Mangawhai Heads
πŸ“–  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
πŸŽ“  Fully qualified nail tech with over 10 years experience 
🌹  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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