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Testimonials


Clients:

Serena Kelsey from Kelsey Contemporary Tailors : Article in NZ Herald, Viva Magazine
It’s Show Time Productions | Dedicated2Dance : “Raise The Roof” Supper Theatre Musical – five night production
Durban Girls’ College : Drama Production
Sunday Times Eastern Bridal Fair : three day Fashion Show
Rain Farm Game & Lodge (Wedding Venue) : Bridal Fashion Shows – two consecutive years


Testimonials:

Beautiful salon, relaxing atmosphere, professional service, a wide selection of colours to choose from and fabulous nail art!

Bridgette


Debbie is super professional yet friendly and I felt I was in expert hands. She made my not so pretty hands look fabulous

Melissa


Very professional. Fantastic consultation and felt very welcoming.

Erica


Extremely clean and professional. Would definitely go again. All nail files used on a client (from new) are cleaned and placed into an envelope with the clients name on it for future use and any other items disposed of.

Karen


I love going to Rambling Rose, Debbie is super awesome.

Kathy

 


I love getting my fingernails and toenails done by Debbie. She is very professional, has great ideas and is lovely. I’m always getting comments on how great my nails look. Highly recommend her.

Lisa


I absolutely love getting my nails done at Rambling Rose! Debbie is not afraid to try out any of your ideas and make magic happen. Every time I have my nails done I get so many great comments on how beautiful they are. It’s lovely to sit and be pampered and have a great conversation with someone who is genuinely interested in what you have to say, this is something that is lacking in other nail salons that I have been to. If you want beautiful nails and an amazing experience at the same time, please contact Rambling Rose salon.

Jacqui


Lovely experience with Debbie, beautiful little salon and nails.

Jessica


Debbie was amazing, she took the time to explain what she was doing and my nails were beautiful. I have continued to go back to Debbie for my nails and can highly recommend her.

Carol


Monaco LogoDebbie is the very definition of a perfectionist, if you book with her you are in amazing hands!

Penny Lawler
Managing Director,
Monaco Nail Academy


FionaThank you so much for your beautiful work for our special day on Saturday! It looked amazing! That day was unbelievable and we could not have asked for a more beautiful day with our friends and family. Thank you again and all the best.

Fiona 


Shirley

I would once again like to thank you so much for your efforts and friendly, professional service on our special day. I sometimes find myself wishing I could look so pretty all the time, you are magical!

Shirley 


I couldn’t recommend Debbie Page-Wood highly enough. I had the pleasure of working with Debbie in December 2012 where she was one of two make-up artists for our first professional musical in Westville, Durban. Debbie was responsible for applying make-up for 4-5 cast members for 2 rehearsals and 6 nights of shows over 2 weekends.

Raise the RoofDebbie worked as a team with the other artist, however her experience and precise skills shone through. Debbie was punctual and reliable and did whatever it took to get us made up within our strict time frames. She fulfilled our make-up requirements and exceeded our expectations. We could not have asked for a more reliable make-up artist for our first show and really appreciated everything Debbie did for us and can’t recommend her highly enough.

Lyndsey Cousins
Founder,
Dedicated2Dance


As the manager of Rain Farm Game and Lodge, I have worked with Debbie for our past two Bridal Fairs (2011 and 2012) where she did the bridal make-up for the models in the fashion show and it is with great pleasure that I recommend her services to you.

Rain FarmDebbie has always been very reliable and punctual, her work is of a high standard and she is a pleasure to work with. With her positive attitude and commitment to excellence you will not be disappointed in her efforts to deliver services of an excellent standard.

Cara Nidd
General Manager,
Rain Farm Game and Lodge


My weddinVanessag went very well and I was very happy with my make-up.

Vanessa 


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💅 By appointment only.
🚫 No under 16s.
Closed on Wednesday & Sunday.
Book online:

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

👩‍💻 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
📍  Mangawhai Heads
📖  By appointment only
🚸  No children under 16 allowed in the salon.
🧴  Strict hygiene routine
🎓  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
Pushing back your cuticles are part of the prep be Pushing back your cuticles are part of the prep before painting during a manicure. This process removes any dead skin cells stuck to the nail plate before polish is applied. Doing this improves the longevity of your manicure. 

 #Cuticles #cuticles #NailPrep #nailprep #nailpreparation #cuticlework
It's that time of year ✨⛄❄️🎁🎅 #christmasnails #c It's that time of year ✨⛄❄️🎁🎅

 #christmasnails #christmasnailart #redgoldwhitenails #sparklynails
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