Acrylic nails Shellac manicure teal, pink and gold to Hollywood red, denim blue, white and silver

Lovely first time client Sascha Ries Kruger. After the initial nail assessment we discussed what would serve best to enhance the growth of her natural nails. It's not all about blowing ones budget. Some practical advice and some nail love goes a long way. She chose a popular design of mine in a Shellac manicure, as our chosen choice. Why acrylic nails that have been abused by poor quality product and a hard and fast system that takes your $$$$ without any code of ethics. Sascha switch the colors up from teal, pink and gold to Hollywood red, denim blue, white and silver....absolutely gorgeous Sascha. Thank you for your patronage. I look forward to your next service . Sorry you had to wait for me to put your pic up, just the clients are keeping me moving and not much time to slip it in...I know you've been waiting for your pic, so without further ado, here you go...

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French white flare duck tail tips with Shellac chevron

A touch of elegance today on this FLIRTY FRIDAY in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo .

As per the usual, one may have booked for a particular service then catch a glimpse of the products and nek minnit a whole new ball game LOL... that's what happened with Sue (Nike nails), Beth (lips and hearts nails) and Lisa (dangle feat). One of Lisa's faux pearl drop earrings broke as she walked in...no problems i'll incorporate it into a feat nail...cute and different. A warm welcome to first time lovely Rema. She hit me on the PM late last night cos she's getting married tomorrow and she was unhappy with the booking she had made with another salon due to the belief she felt she was overcharged for a simple brief of aesthetically wedding nails in white with a difference SO here we have her curiosity satisfied with a set of French white flare (duck tail) tips with Shellac chevron striping for her wedding look. The flare of the tips are controlled by the cut length and file up to accentuate or downplay the shape. The pic so does not do these nails justice. At a fraction of the price she was quoted for a lousy set of plain French white we achieved a set of nails she loves that will transfer to her happy day tomorrow. So pleased for you doll, keep that smile on your dial. 

Bit of a crack up as it seemed Chrissy and Stella were so fascinated by the flare tips as well, they too went for it followed by their Shellac manicure's....neat alright ladies, i totally understand when you've just gotta DO IT . Misty wanted a blue Shellac pedicure, nek minnit she sees the foils and i'm tapping some onto those tootsies ....ain't it great to have so many choices and try new things. Cala was in this morn for her extensions, baby pink Shellac topped in matte and a lace design French in white topped with Shellac on the French...stunning. They will be a showstopper with your dress for tomorrow's celebration....enjoy! 

Appreciation all round ladies for your continued patronage, pics and wonderful company. Thank you all .

Bookings this whole weekend so without further ado i'd best get at the unanswered PMs whilst i gobble my dinner LOL... wishing y'all a happy safe weekend 

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Sculpted extensions acrylics

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

Firstly welcome to newbie Sarah Kahlia Haylem with her sculpted acrylics for length and strength followed by French Shellac galaxy manicure. A vicious nailbiter starting on her nail health path. Trying out for her first set of sculpt extensions and a Shellac galaxy manicure also, was the lovely Yolanda Taueki...cool bananas ladies
Hats off to another round of staunch loyal regulars just lapping up acrylic extensions followed by a Shellac manicure...seems to be the new fave application - go hard ladies, you're all rockin' it totally 

Note: Please be aware that getting shitty on my PM cos you can't get a booking when you desire, doesn't get a reply but gets your ass blocked so you don't ever get a look in. Have some respect and learn some common courtesy and manners... if my mokos behaved like that their asses be bounced into the next millenium...talk about rude... LOL...NOT!!!

Another full on day tomorrow and me squeezing in some blood samples to keep the quack off my back is gonna be a bit of a drama grrrhhh...pride myself on being honest and upfront, but lie like a blue-ass fly when it comes to all the medical regimes, hence why my med team call me a 'lying toad' cos i tell them straight up i'm gonna lie...if i did all they told me to do, i'd be 6 feet under years ago - sorry bout it - just saying 

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Acrylic sculpted LED gel nails

Beautiful ladies this TAILORED THURSDAY in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo!

Another day of "que sera sera...what will be will be". Sienna was booked for acrylic sculpts as per her usual BUT NOT TODAY lol....it was sculpted LED builder gel nails with some sculpture gel feats; loved encouraging her to try something new...she had the thought, i had the pleasure. Collaboration...works everytime!

Click: in waltzes one of my Turangi gals with the thought of sporting some white acrylic tip Frenchies...uhhhh nahhhh...she only wanted some length with a natural feel with the request of 'blue'. Heres the result...acrylic sculpts followed by Shellac French manicure... its what i call BLUE BAYOU - ineluctably elegant!
Abs spoils me rotten! A big fat cake of choc for me whilst her order was "that bright coral Shellac Nanny and that big silver glitter of yours"....no probs, coral in neon and the custom big holo silver glitz over silver chrome for feats - HOT HOT HOT!!! 

Sheryl, Lisa and Faye cranked it with their acrylic extensions followed with Shellac manicure's and crystal feats - LOVE IT LADIES 

I'm chef tonight so lazy simple i think my honey lol... big fat new York rump burgers with hollandaise mushrooms and BLT fillings should do the trick if you're lucky i might even make you an old fashioned lime milkshake with a big fat scoop of vanilla ice cream on the top, just the way you like it - YEH BOII teased myself into being hungus now hehehe...

Have an awesome rest of the evening y'all...catch y'all back in the AM mwah x0x 

PS: My honey couldn't resist taking pics of my nails - WHY - cos it has taken me all week between clients to get them done...he loves the colors and i love my pointy nails

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Shellac blue French and hand painted swan lilies

Another scorcher this TAILORED THURSDAY in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo!

It was laughs as per the usual today. A warm welcome to Megan Loudone...came for a set of French white, left sporting a sculpted rebalance on a few fingers for length to even them all up, followed with a glitzy Shellac blue French and hand painted swan lilies...lovely Megan, see you next round.

In came faithfuls Ana, Annalyse, Trina, Liz, Marney and Salome...thank you gorgeous ladies see yous at your next regular bookings.

My old buddy Barb is in tomorrow...haven't caught up since her last op before Xmas, so gonna share lunch between services...can't wait to see you and Ed my friend 

Thank you honey for an amaze balls dinner.. Time to chillax with a coke float lol...back to the PMs to take more bookings and a special thanks to all the lovelies that picked up their 3D fiber lash mascara sets and the awesome Magic Removal Kits... thank you all once...

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Shellac acrylic french white manicure

A jam packed day in The Lady Cave @ Needy Nails Taupo this GRETA GARBO WEDNESDAY!
My working year is done! Straight up Shellac acrylic french white manicure red blue and much more.... -

 I am F!@#$D!!! My lamb is roasting on the barbie for dindinz and I hope like hell for the first time in my life that I get to make it to the midnight hour LOL... knackered much!

THANK YOU TO ALL MY 16 REGULARS TODAY! 

A monotonous shout out to all my clients this 2014. Wishing y'all the biggest loves and prosperity for 2015. An extra thank you for all the goodies yous have brought into The Lady Cave... I have been very spoiled... VERY!!!

An extra special mocha for Jesse Gee Makeup Artist. I have enjoyed having you working in The Lady Cave; your skill and happiness brings a smile to my dial... may you keep finding joy in what you do... love you my girl - back to the grind on Monday LOL x0x

A special prayer for those that have lost a loved one recently 

Without further ado, I am tipping my glass to each and every one that is reading this stat - HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE PEEPS - CHEERS TO 2014 AND WELCOME 2015!!!

Acrylic French White manicure 

Acrylics & Shellac Red 

Acrylics & Shellac Blue 

Acrylics & Shellac nail art 

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French blue glitz

So so happy to see my gorgeous friend Jan-Marie Michael Quinn in for her acrylics and threading... my what a big girl you are now buddy, so happy to see the op was a success - can't wait till I kick your arse in the Hog Race game where you get to shake your patootie and smack your arse bwahahhaaa....xx

A bit of a buddy reunion occurred... 

Frances Allen  came for her Shellac manicure and sure bet Franny went with her usual French blue glitz Shellac manicure... awesome my friend and good luck with your moving house 

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Sculpted acrylic nails Shellac manicure

OMG where do I start??? Firstly the collages for Sat & Sun start the pic 'bombardment' LOL followed by today's ladies with their submissions. A few newbies to welcome: Sun saw Mahia Mete (a couple of sculpted acrylic nails followed by a Shellac manicure of blue, foil feats and crystals for a silver glam glitz of galaxy nails); Jessica, Hildaa, Maz, Lisa and Lou for their French white acrylics... 

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Red Acrylics french , dotty nails and Hard gel Blue

GRETA GARBO WEDNESDAY...

First apologies go out to Sterling Stephens-Kingi: so sorry babe I couldn't do your nail service this arvo. I was worried about my husband upon his return from Perth, I needed to satisfy myself that he was okay and give me some peace of mind. I PM'd you; I am more than willing to service you at your earliest convenience. Apologies also to the other 2 new clients I had to do a last minute cancellation on... have also PM'd yous 

Am so not gonna boast about the goodies I received from hubby... I am more thankful he is now resting and I can appreciate all the trinkets, clothing and accessories at a later date. Red Acrylics french , dotty nails and Hard gel Blue 

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Blue acrylic overlay french manicure and glitz

Blue acrylic overlay french manicure and glitz

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French pink and white overlay with pink and blue spotted feather

Hounds-tooth accompanied by french pink and white overlay with pink spotted feather and blue spotted feather 

beautiful metallic and the pics don't do the design justice! 

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Shellac blue azure acrylics and shellac manicure

Shellac blue azure acrylics and shellac manicure

catch y'all back in the A.M mwaah

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Shellac classics naturals acrylics white blue pink stripes stamping nail art

FAB FRIDAY...

Seven Kiwi Angels came to have their nails did...
Love how the classics are still popular... Shellac really booming on the naturals or over acrylics... cheers Faye, Nelz, Coleen, Hilde', Zena and Serene for rounding off the rest of our successful day. YOU LADIES ROCK!!!
Last training for the week tonight at 7pm and looking for a little breather tomorrow when I go do my VOTE! Come on peeps have your say. Put up or shut up! On that note, wishing y'all a merry and safe weekend and as per the usual, catch y'all back in a coming P.M

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Metallic pearl blue green pending butterfly manicure acrylic back-fill extensions purple and white manicure design French white acrylics topcoat Shellac chrome silver leopard feats

TUMEKE THURSDAY was loaded with Hotski To Tchotchke (o;

Crackin' the Shellac big time this week all the flavor of the day was Hotski To Tchotchke: metallic pearl turquoise which appears blue and green pending on the light reflection. Many came for an array of colors and walked out with this beauty LOL...
Theresa Enright: off to England soon for 6wks and she got her Hotski on...
Helene' chose a Hotski monarch butterfly manicure over her acrylic back-fill...
Maxie had a Hotski manicure on her naturals...
Jodie had a set of acrylic extensions followed by a lovely purple and white manicure design...
A warm to 2 welcome to new lasses to The Lady Cave For Nails...
Jasmine Radovanovich: French white acrylics with chrome silver leopard feats. Lovely to meet you and provide you a service sweetheart and thanks for sharing some laughs...
Amber Waiariki: clear extensions with a coat of Mother Of Pearl shellac before her topcoat. Lovely to meet and your sister... enjoy your nails.
It's ANTH tute night at 8.30pm so letting the puku settle before getting the gray matter into motion for some linguistical paraphrasing... hoping everyone's enjoying their evening and as per the norm, catch y'all back in the A.M

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Acrylics, Shellac manicure's over acrylics, LED polish over acrylics; nail art, stamping, stones and gels swarovski crystal feat nails white black purple hot red blue pink

This is how we did it today on TUMEKE THURSDAY!

Apologies for the brevity of this stat in advance; ANTH tutes start in 12mins and I've just finished my dinner and I have a long late night conference to conduct after this session.... so...
Thank you lovely ladies y'all know who you are. Glad managed to squeeze you in for your set this evening Jess Duff and looking fantastic with your swarovski crystal feat nails.
Acrylics, Shellac manicure's over acrylics, LED polish over acrylics; nail art, stamping, stones and gels were the order of the day.... always blessed!
Another round of lovelies tomorrow and thanking y'all once again... be good, be kind and be safe - catch y'all back in the A.M 

(excited much to see my buddy Barbara Smith tomorrow cos she's got me some treats)

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Buddy Up lasses heading in for gel polish manicure-cheetah prints white pink blue and silver nail art-acrylic nail art glitz

Morning y'all it's SASSY SATURDAY!

So much for a lazy day LOL... I've got 3 sets of Buddy Up lasses heading in for their gel polish manicure's... the Season's changing ladies and everyone's wanting to brighten up their digits...

 More tired than I thought and my congested nose and chest wouldn't give me a break so I parked up on the couch
Buddy Up ladies today all on the natural nails so nice and easy cruising the day away... time for some meds and park it up again so short and sweet until the next pit stop. 

Thanks ladies y'all know who yous are

 have an awesome day and catch y'all back in the P.M

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Acrylics sculpts nail art tips back-fill nail art designs glitz-gold blue green white black silver purple golden

TUMEKE THURSDAY!

Great to see Marie Dufty-Peterson ... soldiering on like a real trooper my friend (and OMG another lady taking the mickey out of me and my mask) heheheeeee.... 

I am so not gonna repeat whom she likened me to ROFLMAO...
This is the way we spent our day: acrylics, sculpts, tips, back-fill, nail art, glitz and more glitz with Leonie, Lou, Sara, Leilani, Jen and Stef... the pics say it all (o;
ANTH tutes are earlier tonight so hopefully that means I get to catch up on some My Sky crime dubs.. one can only dream LOL...
Dinner is being served as I type so must away ladies and catch y'all back in the A.M

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sculpts manicure tips nail art and glitz-Rose design nail art-White-Pink-Blue-Hot red-Black striping

This is how we rolled on WICKED WEDNESDAY!

Another night of nail training and thankfully it's written work and I can get to load your pics ladies. Another full on day with sculpts manicure's, tips, nail art and glitz...
Time and time again one has to acknowledge the consistency of regulars whom make The Cave sparkle with their vivacity and personality. As per the pics y'all know who you are...
Again I had a day full of laughs !I'm standing my ground and rather than cough or sneeze unexpectedly in your faces, I'll put up with the jeers to stay hygienic and safe
Another full day tomorrow so without further ado, catch y'all back in the A.M

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Acrylic sculpts hard gel colors glitz stones-silver glitz nail art-acrylic nail art-french manicure-World of Acrylics

TRIPPY TUESDAY!

Nothing but Frenchies today: sculpts, hard gel, colors, glitz, stones and nail art... all the ladies wearing it "their way"!!!!
A set of Buddy Up Frenchies kicked off our day and one lovely has waited 9weeks for her set of acrylics. She said she'll be back when finances improved and here she is rocking her pretty blues LOL - smile and wave Cyn (o;
The last 2weeks ladies have really been fantastic and topping up on their cuticle oils... can't promote the importance enough... it really has been a cold Wintery day! I need a good stretch of my legs and back but buggered if I'm walking aro

Wishing y'all a fantastic evening and catch y'all back in the A.M

Acrylic french and nail art

Acrylic french

Acrylic french and glitz

 

Blue acrylic french and glitz

Acrylic french glitz and stones

Hard gels and glitz

Sculpted acrylic french beads and stones

 Acrylic french silver glitz and nail art

Interpretive acrylic french to match the ring

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