White tip frenchies and red tiger stripe feats shellac manicure, silver feats and 3D leopard design acrylic extensions

Thank you lovely ladies, regular and new... it's been a cracker day in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo 💅

A warm welcome to a lovely new clients (OMG K Herewini Dub what's sissy's name again LOL): white tip frenchies and red tiger stripe feats. Rosalie (pic5): shellac manicure, custom silver feats and 3D leopard design. Longtime since did Lindsay's nails (pic7): acrylic extensions + shellac neon coral and metallic gold and black nail art with crystals. KHD (pic3) chose white tip frenchies + holo gold leopard print feats. Mad loves for my ever faithful Abs, just like Peesh, supporting my choccy yummo goodie fixation... this was an acrylic removal, took all the length back down cos she grows so fast and into a beautiful shellac red/pink and chrome silver with big holo hex glitz feats BAMM! Lovely Lucy sports a silk overlay for strength followed by a shellac ombre manicure with design. Antonia had a silk nail overlay as well also followed with this super cute shellac manicure, pink, french sparkle and grey. Jessie had a shellac manicure with cute dots, stripes, feathers and color. Last but not least was Suze with her pink & white french with metallic silver feats and pretty shellac hearts. 

I've had a lot of people ringing my phone for bookings. PLEASE READ before you dial. Text only, and realize if i don't get time between clients, you won't get a reply till the end of my working day. I will never answer the call. Thank you to those clients whom offer to answer for me if my hubby's unavailable. Your kindness is appreciated but it's unnecessary thanks...those that know me, know you don't call my phone - THE END 😆.

Another booked out week and ladies, please, the only way to avoid disappointment and secure your booking is in advance or get on the Shortlist so if any cancellations occur on your day or time of preference, i can notify you. 

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Acrylic french manicure , black and white nail art designs

Slow to post up stat this evening ladies, have been waylaid by many PMs etc, due to the loss of a beautiful life last evening. Without prolonging the obvious, i will however say this "may the faithful angels love and guide the lives of your children, family and friends that are grieving your loss Katrina Drummond. I met you once and that was enough for me to know what a beautiful Soul you were. He tohu whakamahara.... e moe, e moe, e moe 💋❤

I will forever be thankful for the beautiful ladies that cross my threshold each and every day. Thank you Larissa McCarthy, Mel, 

Heather, Marilyn, Katey and Sheryl for your patronage today and every other day prior. You all rock! A special thank you to the beautiful hearted and generous Peesh: Alesha Riria Lucy Mamaku. Brings me a big ass latte (just the way i love it, my fave muffin: raspberry and white choc with the added decadence of a luxury flake. How spoilt am I? Thank you seems so inane BUT from my heart to yours Peesh, thank you for caring enough to bring the deaf lady some yum yum treats.... love you muchly girl ❤. This is how we rolled today in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo on this WOWZER WEDNESDAY 💋

Keeping it short and sweet, and will close this stat with a saying of my daddy's "You may only be one person in the World BUT You may also be the World to one person". Love and light people..... 

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Classic acrylic white french silver glitz french classic black

 it's been a wet, cold and fickle day weather wise in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo on this MANI MONDAY!!!

Again I will say, no matter what the choice of applications are, when it comes to nail enhancements, today's clients proved why the classic acrylic white french are still the World's most popular and biggest selling nails (o;

Thanks to you all today for understanding that by not standing and accompanying you all to the door was not out of rudeness but necessity... the weather's attacking the ole joints me darlings LOL...

So today saw Maddy, Tanya, Leanne, Honore, Lisa, Kelly, Jaz and Sarah in for their acrylic tip specials, mostly in the classic french white, however there was a set turned to a silver glitz french and the other a classic black.... 

So wish this was a Sunday and I could bury my head under the covers and snuggle down with a good book but nah... can't miss out on a good chinwag with the girls LOL...

Hubby's prepping a t/bone for dinner but i think i'd rather have a bowl of pumpkin soup and some crusty bread .... so now that I've made myself hungry i'll be heading off to investigate the hapz in the kitchen before attacking the rest of today's PMs.

Wishing y'all a happy joy joy rest of the evening....

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Acrylic sculpts shellac pastel neon French hard gel nail stamping black vine feat overlays extensions with dripping paint design manicure

Twas full on today in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo on this TAILORED THURSDAY 💅

Mum & daughter duo Liz and Ruth have made it at least a 3-4 wk regular visit for their nail pampers and they were 1st in for their acrylic sculpts with a shellac pastel neon French for Liz and a shellac mani for Ruth. Neon pastels at its best with 2 opposing options - fabuloso ladies. Tia was in for a tidy up hard gel/acrylic relay with a nail stamping black vine feat...sorry no pic we were pushed for time as this was unplanned but Tia was adamant she was not going for full acrylic frenchies LOL...nice one babe, always lovely to see you. Mandy and Simone were in for their acrylic overlays for strength followed by their shellac manicure's...looking good gals. Dee ducked in for a quick fix emergency as she is wearing off her old acrylics from a Sydney nail bar and needed 3 new frenchies to replace those fallen soldiers LOL... Last but not least were cousins Lou and Maxi for their acrylic extensions with dripping paint design Shellac mani's.... thanking you all kindly ladies... YOU ALL ROCK!!!

It's Good Friday tomorrow and hoping y'all enjoy your time away with family or friends. Stay safe and DON'T DRINK & DRIVE "don't hurt the ones you leave behind anytime sooner than you need to.

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Acrylic/gel extensions black french and nail art

It's been a day of revelations in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo on this TIPS ON TUESDAY 💅

Welcome to newbie Aroha wearing acrylic/gel extensions followed by Shellac black pool matte manicure with hotski to tchotchke feat nails. Revelations: also first time having a pro service, first time wearing Shellac to the point of asking WHAT IS SHELLAC... lovely gal, thank you for your patronage. Rachael sports LV, Pat sports ombre tye dye, Anja sports black french and nail art, Jess went Diva with long and very square with crucifix feats topped off with Carolyn and her pink and teal design.

Straight up - there are some bitches in this World! A local clothing business lady is getting ripped to shreds on her bizo page cos idle gossip mongers can't help but cause jelly drama and influence potential buyers before they can purchase. UGLY! Remember you clowns "Karma's a bitch". On the subject of bizo: You unpro cheats that are home working without declaring your income to WINZ etc and taxes to IRD, be on the lookout and tell your stupid mates to not publicist your availability cos i am sick of being told so and so is doing blah blah blah.... who gives a shit?... don't do others dirty work by carrying on the yarn...especially to ME about people i don't even know! THAT IS ALL!!!

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Hard gel nail overlay Shellac topcoat,design in metallic, custom glitz,

Evening y'all on this FLIRTY FRIDAY in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo 💅

Tried to ride out the rest of this week in "Lazy Leisure" as have been away for a week, had a day of rest and eased back into clients today. Thank you Jen: hard gel nail overlay in clear and natural pink followed Shellac topcoat, all in aid of keeping these nails hard and natural whilst promoting healthy growth. Megan had a Shellac removal, sculpted acrylic extensions then a custom Shellac design in metallic, custom glitz, holographic foils and swarovskis.... Linda: extensions then Shellac mani in black and hot pink feats....Cate with extensions and nude beige Shellac manicure then Rachel with extensions with a zebra red and black Shellac manicure design. Thank you so much lovely ladies 💋

WATCH FOR THE $20 $20 $20 BONANZA COMING YOUR WAY SOON.... $20 acrylics - $20 Shellac manicure - $20 Shellac pedicure YES YOU READ IT!!! 

Time to get back into the grind we are into Easter nails next week SO BRING YOUR IDEAS...

Sorry for the slow post, catch y'all back soon 

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Shellac, acrylic, nail art, foils matte black lady swagg

Splash in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo on this WOWZER WEDNESDAY 

Got a tad heedy this afternoon when i bumped a litre cannister of lavender oil of the shelf...SPLASH. The lid went one way, the oil pooled into the carpet and stupid me tried to scrub oil out...duuuhhh...rather than towel blot then sprinkle with baking soda (as i was taught to do) oh no, i had to do a freak out and be left with a big wet patch that looks like the kitty litter just got picked up...a plausible story except i don't own a cat LOL... thanks for sharing the laughs ladies (and hurry up and dry up please carpets)...at least the room smells yummy, even if a little overpowering with the window closed 😕...

Thanks to Fran, Helen, Mel, Deb, Suzy and Olive. A day of Shellac, acrylic, nail art, foils and some fab 'lady swagg'. In this case lets let the pics speak for themselves in terms of the application. Apologies for the defaced, blurry pics. I can only put them up how you send them to me ...

On the dot early in the AM so until the next 24 hrs hope y'all enjoy the rest of your evening 

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French black pool Shellac polish

Finished with a flourish on this FLIRTY FRIDAY in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo .

Had awesome catch ups with Zola, Libby and Kassy in for their acrylic overlays to keep their nails nice and strong, finished with some color and design via Shellac polish. Te Ata has some of the healthiest natural nails i have ever encountered; long full beds and strong tips. Today was a French black pool Shellac with some mixed random foils for psychedelic and paua effect...all the same but different LOL. Marie had an acrylic sculpt for length and strength + Shellac polish removal before a new relay with a UV/led hard gel overlay to keep her natural length strong accompanied with her chosen Shellac color & design manicure that she saw from a client's pic earlier in the week. That teal really is to die for and suits you to a tee. Happy wearing Marie, for a newbie to enhanced nails you are slammin' it! Emmie and Daph rounded my day off nicely with their uv/led hard gel overlay then Shellac manicure's in their chosen designs. Thank you so much beautiful ladies. I adore you all .

A fantastic day around in many ways which was topped off with my great moko walking in the door after school with a lovely gesture in hand. He says "hi Nanny, you're my Valentine". You're so sweet my Pooky Bear Jayden. Nanny loves you forever and a day 🎋.

Wishing y'all a safe and happy weekend mwaah 

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Acrylic sculpts stiletto and glitz black Shellac

And it's raining.... raining in my heart (thinking of my Picton famz hard) on this TAILORED THURSDAY in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo 

Sorry got a bit Nanny-sentimental then  as were a few of today's regulars. Somehow talk has been family and child orientated and how one uses different coping strategies when confronted with upsetting news... Life throws some augmented curve balls sometimes ladies and rather than a glass of 'toughen the fuck up' we have to down a tankard of concrete instead and hope like hell the bastard sets super fast - ain't that the truth!!! In the meantime.... we get our nails DID .

Jenna, Maree and Darnelle had acrylic sculpts; stiletto and glitz and black Shellac topped with matte. Petrine, Lynda and Ebony went for their classic white tip French with glitz and bling. As always i am ever so thankful for beautiful clients and the mutual respect and caring we share at every service. You ladies are the bomb-diggity .

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Shellac manicure/pedicure removal bland purple

A full on day in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo this TAILORED THURSDAY .

A warm welcome to first time client Helen  for her Shellac manicure/pedicure removal then redo from a bland purple to a creme beige with VIP Silver Status dusted over and matching with butterfly big toe feats...lovely...fab to meet you catch you at your next service. Three Valentines in today. Sheree with the cute heart chains and twins Leighanne and Leah came in for their love heart designs which their handsome guys booked and bought in vouchers...they are matching pink and red themes - love!

Hands up baby hands up to these lady regulars: Sammy, Joss, Ursula, Waimarie, Patrine and Suzy whom keep the homefire's burning and The Lady Cave occupied - ataahua ladies xxx

Winding up for Black Friday as a prelude to Saturday's Valentine's Day. 

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Acrylic extensions fingers and toes with Shellac

Evening y'all on this WEDNESDAY in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo .

A warm welcome to lovely new client Jen for her LED builder natural gel overlay for strength. Lovely to meet you and keep up the good work by keeping those nails out of your mouth .

Marie's getting married tomorrow and like a few of us 'old school' fans of Betty Boop she is staying true to her wants and going for gold. This is a set of acrylic extensions with Shellac and BB decals. Congrats doll .

Kim, Karyn, Fiona and Beth all stayed with their growing new faves, acrylic extensions and Shellac...thank you my lovelies .

When Jessie told me she wanted to blow her partner away with acrylic extension fingers and toes (she has a degenerate disease) in the colors he loves of black and orange.....well.... Okay rocker, first thing to my mind was simple neon flames...made me think of you sister Trudy Chapman. Happy you're happy Jess, you look stunning as usual .

Have to mention, the sales of the 3D mascara sets and the Magic removal kits are off the wall. I never recommend anything i don't use and test vigorously then claim THEY ARE THE SHIZZ - they are the SHIZZ .

Starving and still lots of PMs to get through so get my eat on and back to the grind....

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LED Shellac base coat top coat red white and black polishes

Evening y'all ...had my dinner and happy much LOL .

This is how it all rolled in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo on this WOWZER WEDNESDAY .

Welcome to first timers Chris Morgan , Cheri Trethowen and Hazel Philips. A huge pleasure having you gorgeous ladies come have a nail service. Your patronage is very much appreciated.

Every day there is always a couple of clients that have an inkling of color but not style or vice versa...today was no different. Collaborating thoughts, wants and vision is magic and nothing beats the sight of a very happy client. Thank you all so much.

As per the usual, we're keeping the info short and sweet whereby you can comment or inquire via the PM should you be interested in a particular application due to a pic. Bring it ladies 😇.

I really have to thank all you lovelies that are buying the Removal Kits and the Love Alpha 3D fibrelash extension mascara sets. They sell so fast and their popularity is gold. Thank you all.

I have been asked if I would consider selling my training gel manicure sets publicly. The set includes compact 9w LED lamp, Shellac base coat, top coat, red, white and black polishes; nail files, buffers, pusher, cuticle remover, cuticle oil and remover wraps. 

Although there is definitely money to be made, I stay loyal to the art of paying students via the nail academy, also staying conscious of the fact that this also takes away from other salons providing a pro service to be under minded by homekits. I'm sorry ladies. For some ladies, providing a nail service is what pays their bills, educates their kids and puts food on their tables. I am fortunate to not be governed by the need to rely on a living from nail services, therefore, I am bound by honour to decline. Perhaps in the near future this may be a reality ladies but not at the moment. Much respect for your inquiries ....

PMs are screaming to be answered, so without further ado,

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Acrylic almoletto sculpts extensions

TIPS ON TUESDAY in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo!!!

This was a full day of acrylic sculpts and acrylic extensions + Shellac manicure's with sisters Shaz and Mel choosing to have extensions followed by Shellac French galaxy nails in black and silver and custom navy with multi mix glitz... beautiful girls... 

Kym had a nude and silver haze for her French over her extensions and Helen choose full manicure in neon red and glitz feats...

Stephi planned her set of sculpts since Sept 2014 for her work promo dinner tonight in Hollywood red, Blackpool and studio white with my spin on a tribal abstract mix design.... so so happy you're hub and friends are as stoked with your nails as you are... good luck for tonight x

Cracking up at my moko Kalo with her acrylic almoletto sculpts lol... what she had booked for was a black pool Shellac manicure after her sculpts followed by a matching pedicure LOL... not even! Proof again that what may be planned may not be what's produced. What's the saying...changing ones mind is a woman's prerogative???? That's what happened... I ended up sculpting crystal nails with a gold French haze in VIP Gold Status with a big gold dot smiley lines and feats... absolutely gorgeous, with your matching gold pedicure. Enjoyed my time with you and Nanny still feeds her babies.... i whipped up a dough for some Moroccan flat breads filled with ham, salad, cheese and spicy mayo... sorry you couldn't eat 2 for lunch....they were rather big aye, hence why 1 topped me off LOL... love you my girl xxx

Onto it tonight... just emails and PMs to get through now and I might see my bed this side of midnight hehehe...

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