Classic white with LED polish abyss black, Gelish holo gold and swarovski crystals; gel backfill and LED polish rebalance design in the hottest colors, red black & white with animal print nail art; black acrylics with hot pink feat tips; acrylic backfill then LED polish baby pink manicure with white striping tape for design

Yayyyy just had me some lunch and 2 more ladies to service and that'll be my day DID lol....

Pics are: Tracy Livingstone - only Miss Tee can wear the classic with a POP oh yes a POP cos she has my Humpty at her beck and call (black coffee with 1 sugar) sheeshhh they have this BUDDY LOVE for each other and it shows when she asks him to take her PIC and he abliged... yeh go figure...
Classic white with LED polish abyss black, Gelish holo gold and swarovski crystals - very swish my mate!
YES before you harrass me; you are booked for every 3 weeks for the rest of 2014 okay?? LOL...

Safia: gel backfill and LED polish rebalance design in the hottest colors, red black & white with animal print nail art... nice shot babe (o;

Kylie Northcroft: black acrylics with hot pink feat tips.
Kylie is a first time client and it was wonderful to take her through a full acrylic application experience; after a lengthy consultation and prep, I am happy to announce that Kylie's set of nails came through looking fantastic. See you next month sweetheart (o; Glad you are loving your nails.

Nicole: an acrylic backfill then LED polish baby pink manicure with white striping tape for design... lovely clean set of nails if you're looking for subtleness with a touch of 'ooh nice'...

 

Safia: gel backfill and LED polish rebalance design in the hottest colors, red black & white with animal print nail art

 

Nicole: an acrylic backfill then LED polish baby pink manicure with white striping tape for design... lovely clean set of nails

Kylie Northcroft: black acrylics with hot pink feat tips. (Kylie is a first time client and it was wonderful to take her through a full acrylic application experience)

Miss Tee : Classic white with LED polish abyss black, Gelish holo gold and swarovski crystals

 

 

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Valentine Special Nails acrylic extensions for some length then gel polish manicure her theme was coral pink, black & white to represent Feb 14th; gel backfill and so I hazed a blue glitz with gold feats; ombre in blues, silver holo, gold holo and leopard print nail art in black combo LED polish manicure/pedicure; acrylic backfill followed by a LED polish manicure in hot pink and abyss black nail art with kisses and hearts; Full builder gel sculpts; silver & red sequin gels with 3D sculpted pink hearts and swarovski crystals

WOW what a full on day not to mention the heat...

I have not had the time to post any ads yet but will hopefully be onto it tonight or first thing in the A.M.
Clients were awesome today and well done Maria for grabbing the opp this morn at 9am (ain't it great having a shortlist where clients will come for their sets of nails)...

Without further ado, today's ladies are Ariana: first in the door and first time client this morning for her set of acrylics. This is her acrylic extensions for some length then gel polish manicure... she was feeling the love of Valentine LOL... her theme was coral pink, black & white to represent Feb 14th... enjoy Ariana and see you in 3wks... loved meeting you (o;

Next was Maria for her gel backfill and so I hazed a blue glitz with gold feats to compliment her simple want of minions LOL.. she wanted to surprise her IHC 7yr old whom is fascinated with them, so this was my simple take... happy to see you again for 2014... catch you up on the next session at the end of the month (o;

One of my most 'bold regs' steps up next for her combo LED polish manicure/pedicure... none other than the lovely Abs Raharuhi with a basket of home baked cupcakes YUSS CUPCAKES: red velvet and choc cake with gobs of icing NOM NOM greedy me much LOL... well it probably won't do her any favours cos she brings me some goodies (oh the famz are gonna make you bake dozens for them cos I let the cat outta the bag) bahahahaaa... I am so spoiled and I appreciate everything you lovelies bring ME xxx
Abs just told me BLUE upon her arrival so here's an ombre in blues, silver holo, gold holo and leopard print nail art in black LED polish... nothing but the best for Abs cos that's how she rolls!!!

Rockin' up next was Karin: another lady wanted some Valentino LOVE... Karin always wears long enhancements and as a mum of 4 she wears them like a Boss!
This is an acrylic backfill followed by a LED polish manicure in hot pink and abyss black nail art... you can't go wrong with kisses and hearts... very Diva Delish (o;

Happy 2014 and welcome to motherhood Sheila: this gorg mummy was in for her LED polish manicure... she had a daughter 9 days ago and her name is Katherine and they nicknamed her Kitty so to celebrate that Sheila went with a hot pink with white polka dot design and to cap it off I hand painted some Kitty Cat feats as a celebration to the birth of this lovely baby girl (thanks for bringing her in when hubby picked you up; something about the feel and smell of newborns).... beautiful my friend... see you next month xxx

Last but not least to cap off our Manic Monday was the lovely Tasha. These are her Valentine nails... Tasha was born on the Day of Love LOL... this was as close to the day I could book her so these super gels are a big WOW!
Full builder gel sculpts; silver & red sequin gels with 3D sculpted pink hearts and swarovski crystals... I think hubby is gonna LOVE you a little more with those glam busters babe heheheheee... enjoy and Happy Birthday on Feb 14th (o; x0x

Tasha : Full builder gel sculpts; silver & red sequin gels with 3D sculpted pink hearts and swarovski crystals...Valentine nails...

Maria: gel backfill and so I hazed a blue glitz with gold feats

Sheila : LED polish manicure went with a hot pink with white polka dot design and to cap it off I hand painted some Kitty Cat feats as a celebration to the birth of this lovely baby girl

Ariana: acrylic extensions for some length then gel polish manicure... she was feeling the love of Valentine... her theme was coral pink, black & white to represent Feb 14th

Abs : Combo  LED polish manicure/pedicure... here's an ombre in blues, silver holo, gold holo and leopard print nail art in black LED polish

Abs : LED polish manicure... here's an ombre in blues, silver holo, gold holo and leopard print nail art in black LED polish

Abs : LED polish pedicure... here's an ombre in blues, silver holo, gold holo and leopard print nail art in black LED polish

Karin : wanted some Valentino LOVE... acrylic backfill followed by a LED polish manicure in hot pink and abyss black nail art

As per the usual - catch y'all up in the A.M for more nails nails nails.... mwaah x0x0x

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Classic pink & white acrylics ; black acrylics with neon green feats with musical notes on the French and clefs ; LED polish manicure in 'abyss black' with a holographic silver French ; classic set of Pink & White acrylics ; gel polish over the top of the French white ; gel backfill colored filled in 'baby pastel pink'

Ooh a couple of surprises this fine Tuesday with some applications... worked it out eventually to suit the clients and I must say the ladies are looking good!!!

First pic: Sue (nice shot by the way girlfriend) - This is Sue's classic pink & white acrylics (this month's special) with additional nail art striping... very pretty my friend (o; see you in 3 weeks.

Next in was the effervescent Abs Raharuhi - this was mild for her with a nice little twist: black acrylics with neon green feats with musical notes on the French and clefs. They are bold and bright, just like Abs (o;

Back to back then followed Georgia. This is an acrylic backfill followed by a LED polish manicure in 'abyss black' with a holographic silver French. This set of nails is stunning and something outside of Georgia's usual classic white... enjoy!

Welcome to Jan-marie Quinn (hair stylist) a first time client. Lovely, lovely lady folks... After a lengthy consultation, we finally settled on a classic set of Pink & White acrylics - beautiful...
Feel free to tag your pic here at your convenience Jan.

Next was Amanda (Mandy). What started off as a set of pink & white acrylics eventuated into this holo silver... She couldn't resist the temptation of this gel polish so over the top of the French white we went LOL... looks great babe and so so happy you are pleased to have fallen to TEMPTATION' (o;

In came one of my faithful builder gel clients. This is Caryon and today was a gel backfill but this time I colored filled in 'baby pastel pink'. On the final coat I embedded some rose tattoos before the topcoat and enhanced them a little with some citrine crystal feats... they are simply gorgeous... see you in 4wks my friend (o;

Last client at 6pm and that's my Tuesday done. Keeping it cool, calm and collected (I wish; it's too bloody hot) LOL...

 

Sue : classic pink & white acrylics (this month's special) with additional nail art striping, very pretty my friend

 

Caryon :  gel backfill but this time I colored filled in 'baby pastel pink'. On the final coat I embedded some rose tattoos before the topcoat and enhanced them a little with some citrine crystal feats... they are simply gorgeous

 

Georgia : an acrylic backfill followed by a LED polish manicure in 'abyss black' with a holographic silver French. This set of nails is stunning and something outside of Georgia's usual classic white

Abs : black acrylics with neon green feats with musical notes on the French and clefs. They are bold and bright, just like Abs

 

Amanda (Mandy) : a set of pink & white acrylics eventuated into this holo silver... She couldn't resist the temptation of this gel polish so over the top of the French white we went LOL... looks great babe and so so happy you are pleased to have fallen to TEMPTATION'- Nail Art

 

 

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LED polish manicure in abyss black and creme puff with silver glitz/sequins; simple LED and Gelish polish design for her in pastel creme peach LED and silver holo Gelish feats in reverse and 1/2 chevron; Classic Pink & White Acrylics- freebie holo silver glaze in her gel topcoat; acrylic infill followed by a LED polish manicure design with the classic black, gold and white chevron feats

In came my sassy regular: Rayna. Today was her acrylic overlay then LED polish manicure in abyss black and creme puff with silver glitz/sequins.
Nice Ray... very YOU (o;

Had a consultation with the gorgeous Candice Ngamotu and performed a simple LED polish and Gelish polish design for her in pastel creme peach LED and silver holo Gelish feats in reverse and 1/2 chevron - very pretty, just like Candice. Was lovely to meet you and looking forward to working with you toward your special day (o;

Next was Kelsey Runga Habib for her set of the Classic Pink & White Acrylics.... bwahahaa way to go girlie... she got a freebie holo silver glaze in her gel topcoat cos I used my loaded brush to paint it on... SHOT GIRL! You got a $25 deal there... my Badd your GAIN (o;

Next was the lovely Marise: this is an acrylic infill followed by a LED polish manicure design with the classic black, gold and white chevron feats... beautiful my friend (o;

Marise: acrylic infill followed by a LED polish manicure design with the classic black, gold and white chevron feats - Nail Art

Rayna : acrylic overlay then LED polish manicure in abyss black and creme puff with silver glitz/sequins - Nail Art

Kelsey : Classic Pink & White Acrylics , got a freebie holo silver glaze in her gel topcoat- Nail Art

Gonna have a quick lunch with my moko Jayden (cos he's still here with Nanny and Uncle) bwahahhaaa... he IS GOING HOME LATE THIS ARVO THOUGH.. his mummy coming to get him aye Ada Payne LOL...

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Clear acrylic extensions zip design acrylics Gel-color paint over in abyss black gold and silver water transfer zippers

This is Alice and she booked 3wks ago for her and her bestie Ange for their zip design acrylics...
Alice chose clear acrylic extensions (long & square); Gel-color paint over in 'abyss black' then I adhered silver water transfer zippers... they look hot hot hot!!!

Ange chose to have a sculpted set of stiletto acrylics; 

paint over in 'abyss black' then I adhered water transfer gold zippers... 

don't be fooled by stilettos ladies, 

they are in reality much easier to maintain than other shaped acrylics... 

looks awesome girl

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Acrylic extensions, with LED polish manicure; 'abyss black', leaf designs made with LED polish ; Acrylic sculpt extensions

These are the Reggae Themed Nail Ladies that booked today: Shanna, Renee and Liana.
Nice pics ladies - enjoy the concert on Sunday.

Shanna: acrylic extensions, with LED polish manicure color up... black Peace signs for One Love.

Renee: acrylic extensions, with LED polish manicure in 'abyss black', leaf designs made with LED polish.

Liana : acrylic extensions, with LED polish emosaic design to add a difference. - Nail Art

Next lady for nails at 3.30pm (thirsty much feel the need for lemonade with a fresh slice of ginger, cucumber, lemon and lime). Catch y'all back here in the P.M (o;

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French white with black bow feats, custom pink glitz feat nails; custom gel glitz & glamrock toes, crystal sculpts with mylar and reflectors & mini-LED polish pedicure in 'abyss black'.

MORENA KOUTOU KATOA - MORNING ALL!
Whewwww 2 more sleeps and it's 2014... in my case, 1 more sleep LOL...

Traditionally, all day tomorrow throughout the day we prepare the feast. Whakamoemiti (prayer) will take place at 12:01 to give Praise for the Past and the Present: those we have lost; tapae ripeneta (repentance), whanau Blessings; for our homes, vehicles (one provides a roof for shelter; the other provides transportation for many reasons).

To 'The King' Whanau, this is the most important time of the Year-Personally!
NOTE: Don't forget to tuck a coin and a $$$note in your pocket (and all the tamariki) before the 'Clock Strikes' for 2014 whanau...
My Daddy's teachings "you may never be rich but your bills will be paid; you will sustain a roof over your head and you will not go hungry" - in my 46yrs it has never let me down!!!
FAITH! FAITH! FAITH!
Get all your cleaning done whanau - can't go into the New Year with a paru house... LOL

Not unusual if you know 'Me' - I had a first time client yesterday. Pure Brazilian; Pure Woman, Purely Cultural and Definably Spiritual. Isaura Miranda (Isa).

We connected on all levels. It was a 'moment of time' that leaves a lasting impression. It felt surreal. This was not a nail service - THIS WAS KISMET!
One can easily be mislead by the aesthetic beauty of Isa, but believe me when I tell you, this woman radiates beauty in all phases.

From the moment she stepped into my room, I knew I was not donning my cap of Esthetician; this was nothing but a 'purely woman' connection. In my Soul, I knew this was not going to be one of my gut-laughing 'I'll be the clown for you' day...this was the 'You need Me' to uplift your 'ora', your being... in the words of my daddy "Your Shining has been dulled"; this was true for Isa whereby I was empathetic, sympathetic and as is my usual 'as blunt as a razor'!
I seriously pissed around and doubly took my time to impart some caring via touch during the nail service. This was important to me to truly give some TIME; a deaf ear for loan and keep the eyes focused... it was powerful, it was emotional and very rewarding!

Isa - my heart feels you as a woman in a strange country; that will be the anthropologist in me (love the humanities); your linguistics were beautiful, hence why I could name where you were from because of the lexical tenses of your speech (uhhh that's the linguistic anthropologist in me); the rest of the intuitiveness was pure sharing and what psychological terms were shared was due to two women whom had schooled in a genus.

Again I will say Isa "aside from your physical beautiful there is a deeper one that lays within the 'Inner You'. I am strong in many ways but to brave a life with a new man, in a new country without any fellow family living the life of an 'Army Wife' is COURAGE UNDER FIRE. You come from a Peoples that stand a long long history of 'Mana'. KIA KAHA!

I will share my first thought with You. When I heard your name Isa, my head started to sing.
I remember playing my daddy's ukelele when I was about 4yrs old singing this old traditional Fijian sing; it was sung way before my time when my father was growing up as a child and before; during the World War II, 2 Fijian brothers jumped ship and my daddy's family housed them and for a few years they grew up as extra brothers as my daddy's family consisted of 9 boys and 3 girls; 2 extra boys didn't change jack (although I had an Uncle Jack amongst that crew) LOL...
We were taught to sing both languages but I will sing it in English for you...

Isa, Isa, you are my only treasure, must you leave me so lonely and forsaken.
As the roses will miss the sun at dawning, every moment, my heart for you is yearning.
Isa lei, Isa lei, the purple shadows fall, sad the morrow will dawn upon my sorrow.
Oh forget me not, when you are far away, precious moments beside Nanunya Bay.

I can still see all my daddy's family cry when they sung this song. It was the way they sang it; tears in their eyes, smiles full of memories and the total love and respect for PEOPLE!

Never lose your Shining Isa - the shadows fade and the dawning brings new Light.

This is my 2013 rolling out to bring in the 2014....

My wish today is for everyone to take the TIME and STOP and think of others whose Shining has Dulled and perhaps a kind word or gesture can make that Shining sparkle again...

Arohanui x0x

Olivia (feat finger bows) and June were in for their Pre-New Year French white specials; both stepped it up and added feat...in June's case she went for a matching mini-LED polish pedicure to her feat finger LOL...
Isa from Brazil came or a sculpted set of clear pink crystal nails with reflector mylar flakes and white/silver scattered glitz (the pics so do not reflect the beauty of the nails) + Isa chose to have a mini-LED polish pedicure in 'abyss black'.

Isa: crystal sculpts with mylar and reflectors.

Olivia: French white with black bow feats.

June: French white with custom pink glitz feat nails; custom gel glitz & glamrock toes.

Isa: mini-LED polish pedicure in 'abyss black'.

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Simple acrylic backfill, LED polish manicure in natural cover pink, abyss black and gold feats (thumb with wise old owl tattoo decal).

Morena Y'all...

First up - congratz Coral Davis Harmer and Hayden, another baby boy born 2:22am on Feb 22 weighing in at 7lbs exactly... awesome (o; x0x
Three weeks early but healthy and happy and that's all that matters! This baby boy is soooo loved!!!

Had my 8yr old great moko spend the day with us and he stayed the night. This boy never changes. Still the same beautiful boy we all raised my 'Pooky Bear' Jayden Thomas. Uhmmm bit of a sore tummy he had last night (stupid Humpty always overfeeds you aye and not to mention the hardcore goodies between) LOL... all my males are still snoring up a storm (dog included), such a hard job munching out all night watching movies in between XBOX(ing) urgghhhhh - well they be making their own brekky (or perhaps brunch) cos no sign of movement anywhere except when I let my first client in/out the door LOL... MALES!!!

Have a few ladies to service today and a couple of 'nail virgins' to introduce to the wonderful world of enhancements... welcome ladies, lets give you all an awesome experience to remember whilst you walk away feeling pampered and pretty (o;

This is a lovely regular: Natasha (Nat). A simple acrylic backfill, LED polish manicure in natural cover pink, abyss black and gold feats (thumb with wise old owl tattoo decal). See you next month Nat - enjoy your weekend away (o;

 

Natasha (Nat). A simple acrylic backfill, LED polish manicure in natural cover pink, abyss black and gold feats (thumb with wise old owl tattoo decal).- Nail Art

 

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Acrylic extension for some length and the big LED polish manicure in 'skylark blue' with silver hazing and ring finger feats; acrylic backfill followed by a LED polish design - a custom mix of abyss black and emerald metallic glitz

YEH BOI.... Happy much and not feeling guilty that I could have serviced more ladies today! I am so happy to have completed my day at a reasonable time (haven't finished this early for months and months cos always feeling bad if I say NO)... have a scrub up then out for the evening to have dinner at a friend's GOSH have so not been ANYWHERE aside from with famz for far too long... EXCITED MUCH!!!

So this afternoon's ladies were: Ruhaina (first time client): opting for an acrylic extension for some length and the big LED polish manicure in 'skylark blue' with silver hazing and ring finger feats... this lass was grinning from ear to ear.... happy that you're happy and extra happy you're returning LOL... see you at the end of the month (and don't forget to bring your Rewards Card)!

Last but not least is the lovely Darnelle. This is her acrylic backfill followed by a LED polish design. This is a custom mix of abyss black and emerald metallic glitz (hard to spot in the pic actually) and I highlighted her design with some simple white LED polish strokes... very camo-like and very reflective in the light - gorgeous! See you next month Darnelle.

To reiterate: Ladies, you all take such great pics and thanks for emailing or posting them on my timeline - YOU ALL ROCK!!!

Darnelle : This is her acrylic backfill followed by a LED polish design. This is a custom mix of abyss black and emerald metallic glitz - Nail Art

Ruhaina : an acrylic extension for some length and the big LED polish manicure in 'skylark blue' with silver hazing and ring finger feats - Nail Art

And that concludes this Trippy Tuesday! Gosh that took me over half an hour to write and load the pics LOL... going to get my spruce on now...
As per the usual - catch y'all up in the A.M (o; x0x

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