Acrylics, hard gels, Shellac and LED/Gel polish Designs

It's ELIZABETH TAYLOR FRIDAY
As is the norm, what is planned doesn't always come to fruition! All today's ladies were in for acrylics, hard gels, Shellac and LED/Gel polish Nil art designs . 

Off to munch my homemade southern fried chicken and chips as I'm getting the hand signal from Mr Humpty to proceed to the table LOL...

Wishing y'all a happy and safe weekend

 

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French manicure

A gorgeous French manicure can so change a woman's day from 'frustrated to fabulous'!
French is the design (French tips) and manicure is the manicure service - this lovely application is in Gel color UV/LED polish for super lacquer longevity and that ultimate shine like only gel can produce!

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LED polish, Shellac gels and Acrylics, Rose White Panel and Paint

Jesse Gee was cranking it from her station and proud much of my moko Glen he was struttin' his stuff at his conference in Rotorua today BUT for now my boy you keep doing your thing at  LED polish, Shellac gels and Acrylics,  Rose White Panel and Paint - ooh and he'll be 20 come Saturday ...

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Acrylic sculpts, tips, Shellac, LED polish and hard gel nails

It was ELIZABETH TAYLOR FRIDAY in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo 

Another day of 'a plethora of apps and color! It was a menu of acrylic sculpts, tips, Shellac, LED polish and hard gel nails... our first simple Xmas nail design happened and nothing but laughter the whole day long - thank you beautiful ladies.

NOTE: There are ladies booking with Jesse for their beauty services whom are being directed to read the rules and regulations before they are offered a time for their service - DON'T LIE AND SAY YOU READ THEM WHEN YOU BLATANTLY DIDN'T AND YOU SHOW UP WITH OTHERS IN TOW!

This is my home before it is a business!

YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO JUST WALK IN MY GATE AND THINK YOU CAN BRING ALL AND SUNDRY WITH YOU! I WON'T TOLERATE IT! I WILL SEND YOUR ARES OUT THE DOOR SHOULD I FIND THAT YOU ARE BEING DISRESPECTFUL BY DECEIT.

This room caters to ONE client at ONE time on both sides of the floor for a nail service or a beauty service NOT for spectators or a mate to just sit around... IT'S NOT HAPPENING! This is a one-on-one personal service NOT the Asian Nail Bar! And lastly, don't be so idiotic as to ask if you can sit in my lounge whilst I am doing a service in The Lady Cave - REALLY!

My family DO NOT intrude during work hours. They too book a day and time just to see Me; my mokopuna respect the fact that I dedicate the space to clients NOT to invade my home life! The client's time is theirs and my family life does not impose upon the client, therefore, I reserve the same rights!

To reiterate: This is MY HOME! This is MY BUSINESS! I call the shots and nobody else - lets establish that fact! I really am THE BOSS!!! Jesse Gee WORKS here, she DOES NOT OWN THIS BUSINESS - I DO!!! I created it, I built it and I can stop it at Will.. believe me when I say "it means Jack to me to stop the honey flowing from the honey pot". The Lady Cave is a passion NOT a means to an end!

It has always been my policy to firstly direct EVERYONE whom wants a service to The Rules & Regulations - NOTHING will ever change in that respect. If this is a struggle for anyone to adhere to, then don't book a service!

KIA ORA KOUTOU.

Looking forward to seeing all you lovelies booked for The Special this weekend so come get your nails did or your beauty on...

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Acrylics LED polish Mylar foil glitter and feats

Acrylics LED polish Mylar foil glitter Golden glitz pink nail art and feats

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French black acrylics with lace stamp and glitz feats

Ladies got their BEAUTY on in The Lady Cave this GRACE KELLY Sunday!

French black acrylics with lace stamp and glitz smile feats. Thanks to regulars Aroha, Corey, Waimarie and Maree who were in for their manicure/pedicure LED polish combos over their acrylics. Still pumping it with that thread is Jesse Gee making those perfect brows then topping them off with a FREE fill - gorgeous!

Tomorrow's bringing in some Summer Fun ladies wanting some designs so get it on ladies and make your bookings with Myself and Jesse.

Woohoo to the couch I go soon while the guys crank the bbq and I get to put my feet up YUSS... have an awesome rest of the day and catch y'all back in the A.M

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LED polish Summer Orange manicure/pedicure Flawless Face brow threads

"Come up and see me some time" in The Lady Cave on this Mae West Saturday!

Another successful day and the first of our weekend opening for the 7 day Summer manicure/pedicure fest at $30 for your LED polish. A big welcome to newbie Raiha for her Summer Orange manicure/pedicure. It was lovely to meet you and provide you a service and top it off with a brow thread by non other than Jesse Gee.

Rolling again in the A.M to finish off this weekend's bookings for the manicure/pedicure special and then we're coming at you with a One Day every week special - WATCH FOR IT LADIES!
Jesse Gee is filling her portfolio with collages of the phenomenal brow threads and is looking for ladies to come get their Flawless Face at a wicked wicked price of $15 on Monday - so get booking ladies, the spaces are very limited!

Time to get my dinner on and hopefully I'll be hitting the sack this side of midnight (NOT)! Hope y'all had an awesome Halloween Night. Was great seeing all the pics in the News Feed.... some real awe inspiring designs and ideas were fantastic to see....

Wishing y'all a happy safe rest of the weekend and catch y'all back in the A.M

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Shellac manicure acrylic overlays acrylic stiletto sculpts 3/4 french and feats leopard prints ombre print natural nail LED polish

We had natural nail LED polish and Shellac manicure's; acrylic overlays, acrylic back-fills and a first time set of acrylic stiletto sculpts; bright and bold. My long love affair with foils came to light again today as feats also...3/4 french and feats and always a stunner is the timeless leopard prints; love the ombre print (sometimes no plan is the best plan) LOL...
Always praise my clients for their pic submissions aside from the great company and fun chit-chats (talk that is NOT the bickies) heheheee...
Apologies for the late post ladies, I had a last minute invite to a very crucial meeting downtown that has resulted in some unfortunate news that will be announced at a later date... however, it's another full-on Friday in the A.M and without further ado, catch y'all back then mwaah

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Shellac polish manicure's on the natural nails acrylic back-fills with Shellac paint overs Shellac and tapped foils Shellac and 'acid rain' application

Sunshiny WICKED WEDNESDAY (o;

A wicked day of applications and amazing clients. All regulars and all gorgeous. There were Shellac polish manicure's on the natural nails; acrylic back-fills with Shellac paint overs; Shellac and tapped foils; Shellac and 'acid rain' applications; acrylic removal and relays, nail art and decals... beautiful ladies, fantastic company...

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Acrylic sculpts, extensions, overlays with shellac polish, LED polish, nail art, stones classic French pink and white acrylics pearl feat

 FAB AND FRANTIC FRIDAY.... 

Minnie Kapinga  classic French pink & white acrylics with a pearl feat and stone.
Joss, Cath, Kate, Anna, Petra and Hannah are wearing their acrylic sculpts, extensions, overlays with shellac polish, LED polish, nail art, stones...
APOLOGIES FOR THE VERY LATE POSTING LADIES - my moko arrived and OMG I had to be the big Nanny and cook and cancel training and listen to her prattle and give her a few lectures and so on and so on and so on and thank goodness she is now in bed WHEW....
My weekend off and I get landed with a moko????? Go figure...
Have a safe one y'all and ONLY IF IT'S AN EMERGENCY WILL I BE AVAILABLE

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Acrylics LED polish glitz lace stamping nail art ombre extensions and manicure's

TRIPPY TUESDAY...

Always awesome with gorgeous clients and today was spent with Jesse Grace: Jesse Gee Make Up Artist (hook her before she gets too famous) LOL... if you want flawless make up made to look au Natural then seriously hunt her down via part of the Team at Bailey Quinns Styling or PM her peeps cos I've misplaced her card ! Stella, Misty, Kath, Donna and Elaine were in for acrylics, LED polish, glitz, lace stamping, nail art. ombre, extensions and manicure's... loving your choices today ladies (o;
Trying to get some documents completed before tonight's ANTH tutorial for my per-grad students so without further ado, catch y'all back in the A.M

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Acrylic removals acrylic relays cusp stiletto sculpts glitz stones LED polish custom mixes

SUNDAY'S NEEDY NAILS (o;

Was PM'd last night asking if I could do some makeover nails for ladies that had visited that silly downtown nail bar on Thursday and Friday (YES you all know that nasty little unethical place)!
I am not here to preach the follies of unpro nailers... I am seriously over that shit! I will state again, you all know what you're up for when you frequent those types of nail bars or home saloner's, lets not bullshit about it. You have a choice!
All day, every day I will always say "pay that extra and go to a pro". Taupo has many wonderful pros to choose from; find whom suits you and enjoy the experience. It's worth those extra $$$$.... I am only cheap BECAUSE I CAN! Y'all know how pro my products are and that will never change. It's all a collaboration to give you the best service at the most conducive price and above all else, promote good nail health!
I was home and of course I will help if I can. No names or before's just lovely ladies wanting the crap removed and some kosher relayed.
I used one of my particular Trademark applications that is usually reserved for retainer clients to create certain custom color mixes... I used it here on the green "68 Chev Impala" and the "Creme Pearl". These ladies are attending a "Raging 60s" DO on Tuesday Night and this is how they wanted to wear it!
Acrylic removals; acrylic relays: cusp stiletto sculpts; glitz, stones, LED polish, custom mixes - BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL!
Cheers lovelies - Rock it out!!!

As per the usual - catch y'all back in the A.M

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Acrylic sculptured nails + custom mixed gel nail art crystal nails acrylics + LED polish acrylics LED polish and stones acrylics + LED polish manicure leopard feat nails

SUNNY SATURDAY!

Another happy day in The Lady Cave For Nails... wedding nails, 21st nails, swagmy nails and leopard feat nails, it was all on today.
Yes ladies you really do have to book in advance for specialty nails as spaces are very spasmodic due to the full time clientele. There is a permanent shortlist that should a last minute cancellation occur you will be contacted via text and PM. So many happy ladies today with some exciting prospects for their fun times LOL...
Had a random chat with a young lovely inquiring for nails and so happy to have made the link Dionne Dargaville - look forward to meeting you tonight (o;
Wishing y'all an awesome rest of the evening and weekend....
GO THE AB'S!!!

Acrylic sculptured nails + gel nail art

Acrylics + LED polish

Acrylics LED polish and stones

Acrylics + LED polish manicure leopard feat nails

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LED polish manicure glitz gel back-fill and re-balance acrylic and LED polish with nail art gel french acrylics and glitz

FABULOUS FRIDAY FORMALLY FINISHED.... LOL

A very warm welcome to lovely new client Jess Smith  long black acrylics, glitz and glam, sculpted squaletto feat, matte glitz, silver chrome, silver foil and swarovski's - lovely to meet you - enjoy!
Delyce McGreevy  hot pink custom mix acrylics with stone feats - enjoy those nails for your daughter's 21st tomorrow mumma!
Annalyse Therése Enright  acrylic overlay, pink sheen tint and Shellac gloss over - thank you again babe for my loom bands you made (my dinosaur Tutu, lady mambo Hoha and my nail polish bottle) heheheeee I love the names I chose.. they sit on my desk!
Sam, Jenna, Mel and Gayle - you ladies are such bright beacons. Besties Joss and Heta, I am so happy you're both loving your switch from acrylics to builder gel nails and you'll both definitely look fantastic in your bridesmaid dresses tomorrow. See you's next month!
Had my dinner now time to tune in to the last night of nail training for the week at half 8... so without further ado, may y'all have a safe and merry weekend. Until the next A.M catch y'all back then

Gel back-fill and re balance

 

 

LED polish manicure glitz

gel back-fill and re-balance

 

acrylic and LED polish with nail art

 

gel french for besties

 

acrylics and glitz

 

 

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Acrylics LED polish beads and glitz buddy Up LED polish manicure acrylic overlay LED polish manicure design acrylic LED polish glitz gel overlay LED french and glitz overlay LED polish manicure overlay nude polish gold glitz and striping tape

These lovelies are regulars, consistent, great nail health now and currently having overlays on their natural nails. Looking fab, so stoked for you all. Here's proof that short nails can also be healthy, pretty and wholesome. Remember ladies "cuticle oil is your best friend". Big ups to you all!
ANTH tutes in 30mins and I'm gonna tuck into my pasta, veg and salmon. Always thankful and knowing I am blessed with beautiful clients.
Enjoy your evening and catch y'all back in the A.M

 Acrylics LED polish beads and glitz

Buddy Up LED polish manicure

Acrylic overlay LED polish manicure design

Acrylic LED polish glitz

Gel overlay LED french and glitz

Overlay LED polish manicure

Overlay nude polish gold glitz and striping tape

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Acrylic sculpts almond shape acrylic overlay LED polish and striping tape acrylics sculpts glitz and glam + nail stamping for lace effect acrylic overlay + LED polish manicure acrylic extensions + crystal pink LED polish top off acrylic back-fill + LED polish manicure in french and reverse

WICKED WEDNESDAY!

A jam-packed day and my inner-head diary was all cock and bull today ... eek I was like what are you doing here today  maybe you read next Wednesday's bookings this morning ... so my mental itinerary was memorizing the wrong apps for the wrong client on the wrong day ... and we all had some laughs over that LOL.... acrylic back-fills, overlays, sculpts with glitz and glam, LED polish and nail art... all fun... great clients...
Thanking you gorgeous clients
Catch y'all back in the A.M

 Acrylic sculpts almond shape

 Acrylic overlay LED polish and striping tape

Acrylic overlay + LED polish

Acrylic overlay LED polish manicure

Acrylic overlay + LED polish manicure

Acrylic extensions + crystal pink LED polish top off

Acrylic back-fill + LED polish manicure in french and reverse

Acrylics sculpts glitz and glam + nail stamping for lace effect

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Acrylic sculpts + LED polish silver chrome french manicure acrylics + LED polish glitz and striping tape-baby pink French tips LED Polish manicure

TRIPPY TUESDAY!

Yep clients tripped in... tripped out... I nearly got taken out when tripped out LOL...
Ducked out between clients this morning to get my eyebrows threaded then nek minnit old girl straight through intersection without a care in the World; doing a good 70kms at least and 'pedal to the metal' as she goes through STILL WITHOUT A LOOK LEFT/RIGHT! Scared the tar outta me... guess that's what happens when you step outside of your own 4 walls!
Well I've said it a milli times and one, so I'll say it again "what may be marked as a certainty is always up for change" in The Lady Cave hehehheeee...
This is the Trippy Tuesday for acrylic tip specials (booked till the end of the year). YES they are ALL tip specials THEN the ladies morphed like The Incredible Hulk from LOVELY to STUNNING! Added on to their 'Trippy Tips' LOL
The first pic is Lynne from yesterday (she sent her pic through this A.M): acrylic sculpts followed by Silver Chrome French manicure (gorgeous). The rest are today's clients whom were all vicious nail biters, now they are nail fighters! All are sporting baby pink French tips for a little added length followed by their choice of LED Polish manicure's.... they all favor the square shape and are all beautiful in their own way!
Enjoy my lovelies.... catch y'all back next month x
Off to mummy's for a good old fashioned roast dinner with all the trimmings - 

catch y'all back in the A.M

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