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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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Caribbean Blue make-up tutorial

October 3, 2016 | How to ... & Tutorials | Leave a Comment

Caribbean Blue

In this Caribbean Blue make-up tutorial, I used shades of blue and tan to create an eye-catching look inspired by the crystal clear blue waters and light sands of the Caribbean. As always, I started off with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin and waited a few minutes after applying the moisturiser before applying a small amount…

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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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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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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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Movember is almost over ... Last chance to get lit Movember is almost over ... Last chance to get little moustaches on your nails. 

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Nail art takes time, so please ensure you add this Nail art takes time, so please ensure you add this from the Extra's menu that pops up when making your booking. Thank you. 

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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
If you'd like little moustaches on your nails for If you'd like little moustaches on your nails for Movember, I can do them in a variety of colours and shapes. 

Nail art is charged at an extra $2 per nail, just make sure the select Nail Art from the extras menu when booking your appointment, as I need the extra time. 

 #movembernailart #movember #movembernails #moustachenails
Thereโ€™s nothing better than seeing a client leav Thereโ€™s nothing better than seeing a client leave with a smile on their face and a beautiful mani (or pedi) that has them feeling more confident than they did when they walked in. ๐Ÿ’•

โœจ Client feedback like this makes my day! โœจ

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Are you sporting a 'stache this Movember? #moust Are you sporting a 'stache this Movember?

 #moustachenails #movember #movembernails #movembernailart
Stuck for ideas when I comes to your manicure? You Stuck for ideas when I comes to your manicure? You're welcome to browse through the basket of nail art wheels (on the shelf next to the table) while I'm doing your nail prep. 

They're also online if you'd prefer to browse at home. Find them in the Instagram highlights on @ramblingrosenails or in a separate photo album on the Rambling Rose Nails & Make-up FB page. 

 #nailartideas #nailartinspo #nailartinspiration #nailartwheels
The online booking system has changed slightly. If The online booking system has changed slightly. If you're wanting nail art, select the the gel polish manicure / pedicure or extensions when making your booking. All extras will pop up in an additional box (removal, IBX treatment, art, etc) before taking you through to the calendar. Select all extras that apply before continuing to book your date and time. Thanks.

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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 

 #changes #bookonline #mangawhainailtech
$36 for 240ml tub (with scoop included) Available $36 for 240ml tub (with scoop included)

Available in these scents:
- Bamboo Lychee
- Coconut
- Frangipani
- Hibiscus

Get yours at https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/product-category/reniu-by-pure-fiji/

Discover the secret to an island glow with Reniu Virgin Coconut Sugar Rub, your two-
in-one beauty ritual. Delicate raw sugar cane crystals perform a gentle yet effective exfoliation, whisking away dull skin cells and unclogging pores. Simultaneously, the enriching embrace of Virgin Coconut Oil provides deep nourishment, intense hydration, and essential protection for your skin.

KEY INGREDIENTS
Cold pressed virgin coconut oil and raw sugarcane.

BENEFITS
This two-in-one exfoliating product is excellent for all-over-body use.
Fresh sugar cane crystals manually exfoliate while naturally occurring alpha hydroxyls gently buff away ageing skin cells.  The deeply moisturising blend of cold-pressed oils nourish and hydrate skin leaving it glowingly healthy. High in anti-oxidants, vitamins A,B,C,E, Omega 3,6,7 and 9.

DIRECTIONS
Wet skin and take one scoop and spread evenly over body.
Massage in until it turns to honey.
Leave on for 10 minutes for a deeper exfoliation, then rinse.
Towel dry skin and follow with your favourite body moisturiser.

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A fun set of blue and black French tips with Movem A fun set of blue and black French tips with Movember feature nails.

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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 

 #movember #MoVember2025 #movembernailart #movembernails #movembermani #frenchwithatwist #blackandbluenails
How well do you know your nails? Do you know wher How well do you know your nails?

Do you know where your cuticle is? ... It probably isnโ€™t where you think.
Read the article on our website:  https://www.ramblingrose.co.nz/nail-anatomy/

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