Acrylic infill -a sculpted on form feat nail highlighted with black LED swirl nail art and all gel coated with a beautiful white speckle reflector; acrylic extensions followed by LED manicure with animal print theme; leopard, cheetah and tiger; acrylic backfill then a layer of crystal builder gel (for some flex) with a LED polish design; acrylic extensions with LED polish classic zebra design

And in strolls 'me mate' (Barbie) Barbara Smith with a fresh baked loaf and a patchwork quilted type tote bag she made for me (cos I love tote bags)... always with a cheery smile, the most positive attitude known to womankind and exactly that.... ME MATE!
Today was an acrylic infill (pic so does not reflect her pretty nails), a sculpted on form feat nail (we call him Mr Thank You) because he has not had a natural nail for many a year - today was his day and he is highlighted with black LED swirl nail art and all gel coated with a beautiful white speckle reflector; they have a very wedding-like bride-to-be appearance (uhhh in Barbie's case, a very long ago bride) LOL... they really are gorgeous just like you my dear friend!
LOVING YOU TO THE NAIL MOON & BACK x0x

Next in was Elaine (shortlist client): acrylic extensions followed by LED manicure with animal print theme; leopard, cheetah and tiger... they are very very cool. Enjoy Elaine, so happy you got to get in for your set of nails and not wait till end of Feb - enjoy (o;

Did a quick emergency repair for a lovely lass who smashed her thumb tip (and broke her heart)...not a prob, during my break she came in and I sculpted a nail back on, gel topcoat and she was back to brand new... LOL... not mentioning names cos she'd be so teased she reckons (mum's the word babe)....

Beth was next for her acrylic backfill then a layer of crystal builder gel (for some flex) with a LED polish design... these are stunning offset with her jewellery. Looks great Beth see you in a few weeks.

Last but not least, this is Lynda. Lynda is 'out there' and loves to flaunt it with her hair, jewellery and nails. She works hard for her $ and every month she pampers herself (and why the hell not)!!! This is acrylic extensions with LED polish classic zebra design... very grrhhhhh my friend LOL... see you at your next booking Lynda...

Beth : acrylic backfill then a layer of crystal builder gel (for some flex) with a LED polish design... these are stunning offset with her jewellery. - Nail Art

Elaine (shortlist client): acrylic extensions followed by LED manicure with animal print theme; leopard, cheetah and tiger - Nail Art

Barbie : acrylic infill (pic so does not reflect her pretty nails), a sculpted on form feat nail highlighted with black LED swirl nail art and all gel coated with a beautiful white speckle reflector; they have a very wedding-like bride-to-be appearance - Nail Art

Lynda : acrylic extensions with LED polish classic zebra design. - Nail Art

And that concludes my last day of January 2014 for FREAKY FRIDAY!
Get viewing your pics tonight ladies from 8pm and 8am in the morning for the WINNING result.

WATCH FOR THE SPECIALS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS... YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS OUT!!!

Going to spruce myself up and head out for the evening and who knows might even order a taxi and shout myself and my Humpty a meal and a wine (or 5) hehehhee...

Everyone take care and have an awesome weekend ... be good, be kind and be safe - I am working tomorrow so as per the usual - Catch Y'all up in the A.M (o; x0x0x

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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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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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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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Gel overlay, LED polish manicure with dotty nail art; acrylic backfill, LED polish manicure with mylar foil nail art; acrylic backfill, LED polish manicure and stitch nail art feats; Gelish pedicure with leopard print nail art

Good Afternoon Y'all

It's been a pretty full on busy busy day today. Had to duck out to town this morning and arrgghhhh where is common shop courtesy... some of those ladies behind a counter need to get out from behind it, come greet and chat it up whilst steering you in the right direction... had my 8yr old great moko with me, if the fools had of come and served me they'd have made some mint coin, as it was I told my moko walk out we're off to another shop that wants the $$ bwahahaaaa... idiots wanna know if they can help me when they see my back - later gee!!!

Cap it off the rain/drizzles has only heightened the humidity... sticky, yucky, FLIES (double yucky) blehhhh...

Humpty's stepdaddy came home with some whitebait from the East Coast (guess whose gonna have fritters for their dinner tonight) LOL... YESSS BAYBEEE taste the Sea!!!

Well back to reality and whilst my moko is harrassing The Humpty, I get to chat it all up with the ladies LOL...

Thus far today's lovelies are: Marsha, Lynnie, Ngaire and Tara.
Marsha: gel overlay, LED polish manicure with dotty nail art.

Lynnie: acrylic backfill, LED polish manicure with mylar foil nail art.

Ngaire: acrylic backfill, LED polish manicure and stitch nail art feats.

Tara: Gelish pedicure with leopard print nail art.

 

Lynnie: acrylic backfill, LED polish manicure with mylar foil nail art.

Ngaire: acrylic backfill, LED polish manicure and stitch nail art feats.

 

Marsha: gel overlay, LED polish manicure with dotty nail art.

Tara: Gelish pedicure with leopard print nail art.

Time for a lunch break then back to the desk (sad face much....nahhhh)... Alice, Veena and Cherie then my day is complete (o;

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Acrylics + LED polish manicure-Hard gel overlay-laser glitz and stamping nail art-LED polish dotty manicure design

Today was a mix of acrylics, LED polishes and stamping nail art.
A full day tomorrow as per the usual Trippy Tuesday 

and apologies to those that cannot get in for bookings.
You fab ladies are always Rocking

Acrylics + LED polish manicure design

Hard gel overlay + LED polish manicure with dotty design

Acrylic sculpts + LED polish cover and champagne gold French

LED polish manicure + laser glitz and stamping nail art

Acrylic overlay + LED polish dotty manicure design

LED polish manicure with stamping nail art

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Paua shell effect acrylics black chrome silver and neon pink french white tip gel nails blue paua shell effect acrylics acrylic sculpt extensions and LED polish manicure with feats acrylic extensions + black matte LED polish manicure acrylics + LED polish manicure design white glitz over natural tip acrylics + nail art acrylics + LED polish manicure and nail stamping white tip acrylics and nail stamping

FABULOUS FRIDAY IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE!

It's repetitive I know, BUT without the beautiful clients there would be no Needy Nails Taupo. Always appreciative, always grateful.
A very warm welcome to first time client Dayna: black acrylic cusp stilettos followed by a matte black LED polish manicure AMAZE-BALLS!
My buddy Barbara Smith (blue paua shell effect acrylic frenchies) again came with my morning tea (I had it for brunch) mwaah.
Kay Ylese Jordine Anderson (white acrylic frenchies and black flower stamping): so awesome to see you my gorgeous friend (what's the secret to your fountain of youth) hahahaaa... as per our usual, beautiful sharings mwah.
Miss Regz Pirihito (acrylic frenchies in black paua, chrome silver Mylar, neon pink and Mylar): all her thoughts... always non-stop full on korero... kia kaha e hoa mwah.
Soph, Jen, Kylie, Naomi and Tarnz are more of my 2-3wk regulars namaste ladies (o;

I am happy, I am excited for tonight's nail training sesh (some cool advanced students) and I am well fed (surf and turf tonight) so roll on 8.30 lets smash this one outta the ballpark woop woop!
Be safe y'all, drive to the conditions this weekend and catch y'all back in the A.M

paua shell effect acrylics black chrome silver and neon pink

french white tip gel nails

blue paua shell effect acrylics

acrylic sculpt extensions and LED polish manicure with feats

acrylic extensions + black matte LED polish manicure

acrylics + LED polish manicure design

white glitz over natural tip acrylics + nail art

acrylics + LED polish manicure and nail stamping

white tip acrylics and nail stamping

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Gel color LED polish Manicure in a selection of 3 colors with some simple detailing in silver glitz tap; 1/2 pearl 3mm; 2mm silver bars

To make this Gel color LED polish
I filed them down to 1/2 length; Gel color LED polish Manicure in a selection of 3 colors
then did some simple detailing in silver glitz tap; 1/2 pearl 3mm; 2mm silver bars.

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Ombre' style butterly LED polish design on her natural nails and Gel Rebalance: infilled the body pink and changed the French white to a silver gel hazed French - Nail Art

JUST ANOTHER MANIC MONDAY LOL....

Morning Y'all - it's a working day for me so Rock On!

Almost at the end of the month when the nail specials: Classic french pink and white acrylics $30 - LED polish manicure $40, LED polish pedicure $30 will return to their normal prices.

Also, as per our usual: view your pic on the eve of every month to win the 'FREE backfill' or 'manicure/pedicure' pending on your last application.

NOTE: The REWARDS CARD is now in progress for ALL CLIENTS for all of 2014.
From the start of this month ALL CLIENTS will receive a 'REWARDS CARD' as my gift back to you all for being such loyal clients.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS...
I will stamp the back of your card, date and sign it.
If you pay for 3 applications within 3 months, your next application will only cost $10 - YES $10!!!

CONDITIONS APPLY...
An application is: a full set of acrylic or gel nails.
A full manicure GEL/LED
A full pedicure GEL/LED
An acrylic backfill or infill
A gel backfill or infill

1) A REPAIR OF BROKEN NAIL(S) IS NOT AN APPLICATION - YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS AS PER THE NORM.

2) ARTWORK IS NOT INCLUDED IN AN APPLICATION - THAT IS AN EXTRA COST AS PER THE USUAL.

NOTE: If you come for ie: a backfill then a LED polish paint over, you be expected to pay the full cost of the backfill OR the PAINT OVER - you DO NOT get a 2 for 1 DEAL.

YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR CARD ON EVERY VISIT!!!


First lady to collect her REWARDS CARD today was Samantha (Sam).
Ombre' style butterly LED polish design on her natural nails... nail biting is long gone from this gal's life; she has grown her wings and and flaunts it as a 'butterfly' today.
This is Sam's mum Gina. This is a gel rebalance: infilled the body pink and changed the French white to a silver gel hazed French...nail art looking great as always Lady!
See you both in 3wks (o;

Sam's mum Gina. This is a gel rebalance: infilled the body pink and changed the French white to a silver gel hazed French

Samantha (Sam) : Ombre' style butterly LED polish design on her natural nails

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