From the classic pink & white Frenchies to acrylic backfills, gel nails and gel/LED polish manicure's, the deed was done... cheers ladies.

Aue... first full day back with 8 clients today... uhmmmm to be honest, glad I'm back in the swing... fingers protested a little and looking mod with hot pink strapping on my fingers LOL but did the job and happy with that!

Was an early start as had to cater to my shift worker ladies... so awesome to catch up and have some crack ups LOL...

From the classic pink & white Frenchies to acrylic backfills, gel nails and gel/LED polish manicure's, the deed was done... cheers ladies... you know who yous are and as per the usual will only refer to clients by name if they so wish to be mentioned, otherwise, you're a most valued client (o;
Welcome to first time client Chloe with her classic white Frenchie and gold chevron stone feats - always a pleasure to offer my nail services and loving my awesome regulars xxx

Loving you all to the nail moon, stars and back to Earth... as per the usual be good, be kind and be safe. Catch y'all back in the A.M x0x0x

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Acrylic backfills LED polish design with black & white zebra and pink Frenchies, acrylic overlays stones feats, Classic french pink & white Frenchies with wicked blue & silver leopard art, classic Frenchies classic design gold black leopard design LED polish manicure natural nails

Morning Y'all sorry for the early clock out without a ticket slot LOL...
Some shit happens and you gotta deal with it and that's what I did I dealt with it, then back to then bizo.... apologies for those whom loaded their pics to my PM or my Timeline - I have them and am locked and loaded now (o;

It's yesterday's 'Thriller Thursday' on this A.M and isn't Kelsey Runga Habib just gorgeous! Honestly that design is like no other and if you saw the reality of it you would see how THRILLER they were... Kelsey's next application is a doozie as she has her 3 stamps now so she only gets to pay $10 with her Rewards Card for her next application!
WOOP WOOP ladies cash it in and save the $$$

Others on Thriller Thursday were: Rachael, Ana, Sandy and Karisma.
Looking great ladies and stilling cracking up at Kelsey getting her 'pose' on (o; xxx

 

 

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Natural Nails with LED polish manicure; acrylic backfill color up in 'chantilly lace' with reflector sequins - matching pedicure with big toe acrylic; long almond acrylic shaped nails with leopard print foils in French black feat nails; acrylic infill color up with flame swirl feats; acrylic overlay with striping tape and print nail art feats

Oh Em Gee LOL...
Another awesome day with Friday's ladies.

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEAR FRIEND Barbara Smith!!!
How lucky am I? Barb arrives for her 9am booking laden with a box of assorted doughnuts NOM NOM and sausage rolls (uhmmm I was in lack of brekky mode so wolfed in)... Humpty tagged the custard square.
A SET OF BIRTHDAY NAILS TOOK PLACE: Classic French White acrylics, Gelish chrome silver mani with an overlay of mixed mylar foils (they are so gorgeous and super shiny bright) - tag a pic here if you want to my friend.
Thank you always for the treats, the laughs, the songs and the most endearing FRIENDSHIP that remains - love you longtime hard my dear dear friend... mwaahhh x0x0x

Pics complete today's gorgeous ladies (o;
Anne: ex nail biter now sporting her natural nails. This is a LED polish manicure with a simple dotty design LOL..

Donna: acrylic backfill then LED polish color up in 'chantilly lace' with reflector sequins - matching pedicure with big toe acrylic extensions for length.

Marlene: long almond acrylic shaped nails with leopard print foils in French with LED polish black feat nails - extremely eye-catching.

Faye: acrylic infill and a LED polish color up with flame swirl feats.

Britt: another ex nail biter with an acrylic overlay then LED polish manicure with striping tape and print nail art feats.

 

Anne: ex nail biter now sporting her natural nails. This is a LED polish manicure with a simple dotty design LOL..

Faye: acrylic infill and a LED polish color up with flame swirl feats.

Donna: acrylic backfill then LED polish color up in 'chantilly lace' with reflector sequins - matching pedicure with big toe acrylic extensions for length.

Britt: another ex nail biter with an acrylic overlay then LED polish manicure with striping tape and print nail art feats.

Marlene: long almond acrylic shaped nails with leopard print foils in French with LED polish black feat nails - extremely eye-catching.

Thanks ladies and hoping y'all have an awesome evening and a beautiful safe weekend (o;

Am booked for 5 sets of nails tomorrow and a couple of pedicure's so here's catching y'all back in the A.M x0x0x

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Gelish polish design- new acrylic overlay on her acrylic nails with a LED polish manicure design of mixed ombre in vanilla creme brulee, black & silver with dotting, striping and black cat tattoo decal feats; LED polish manicure with neon colors on her natural nails; 1/2 chevron french white black polka dots simple black white colors infallible spotty; classic french pink & white acrylics; Gelish polish manicure/pedicure in 'blue hawaii' with a custom blue tapped in glitz; set of natural french acrylics, topped with a LED polish in 'whipped latte'... clean, fresh, natural with the super tough and shiny lacquered polish

Welcome to 'Sassy Saturday' at Needy Nails Taupo (o;

Ooh lots of precipitation... thoughts are with those that went to the concert; hope you all had cover and because the music was so good, the saturation didn't faze yous!

My morning started with one of my regular favourites Paula: today was a soak off of her old acrylic overlay with a Gelish polish design... this is a new acrylic overlay on her acrylic nails with a LED polish manicure design of mixed ombre in vanilla creme brulee, black & silver with dotting , striping and black cat tattoo decal feats... very very you Paula. See you next month (o;

Next was Cindy for her LED polish manicure on her natural nails. She wanted neon colors all amok so I did some swirling and marbling as a random color code.... light, bright fun! Congrats again babe on your awesome family news (o;

First time client Hailey Turner came in next for her nail consultation then application. I had the honour of doing a set of black acrylics with a neon pink feat ring finger LED polish painted on the 1/2 chevron diagonal... with the use of 4mm clear crystals we accented the chevron. If I do say so myself "this girl wore swagg" LOL... lovely meeting you sweetheart, am so pleased you got to experience a true acrylic application - have fun at the 'Fight Night' all you Turangi Angels (o; Thanks Hailey!

Next was the lovely Grace: and nothing is as classic as the french pink & white acrylics. Grace maintains her nails religiously every 3 weeks whether she needs a service or not, she will always come in regularly because if the truth be told she loves my AWESOME company heheheehheeee.... the sentiment is reciprocated (o; see you in 3 weeks babe xx

Another first time client today was Clare, recommended to me by the lovely Toni-Leigh Mexted (thanking you maam)... today was the classic french pink & white unadorned (rather like myself) LOL... Clare was so lovely and I so admired her for being able to withstand my penchant for have a good laugh... it was a delight to do you a nail service today Clare and I will see you in 3 weeks. Thank you gorgeous lady (o;

In rocks Pam after I had a bowl of mixed pasta salad with flaked salmon for 'munchie lunchie' LOL....
Pam: Gelish polish manicure/pedicure in 'blue hawaii' with a custom blue tapped in glitz. An absolutely gorgeous color for such a wonderful lady. Great having our 2014 catch up my friend... see you next month (o;

Next was Leena: this is her set of natural french acrylics, topped with a LED polish in 'whipped latte'... clean, fresh, natural with the super tough and shiny lacquered polish... beautiful my friend!

Last but not least was Joelle: this is an acrylic backfill followed by a LED polish 1/2 chevron french white manicure accented with black polka dots... when all else fails, go with the simple black and white colors and the infallible 'spotty dotties' LOL... as always my friend, a nice sesh was had in your company xxx

This is the conclusion to my working day - Sassy Saturday!
Thanks ladies for making this an enjoyable day, and looking forward to the catch ups at your next nail sessions...

Pam: Gelish polish manicure/pedicure in 'blue hawaii' with a custom blue tapped in glitz. - nail art

Paula: soak off of her old acrylic overlay with a Gelish polish design... this is a new acrylic overlay on her acrylic nails with a LED polish manicure design of mixed ombre in vanilla creme brulee, black & silver with dotting , striping and black cat tattoo decal feats - nail art

Joelle: this is an acrylic backfill followed by a LED polish 1/2 chevron french white manicure accented with black polka dots - nail art

Grace: and nothing is as classic as the french pink & white acrylics. - nail art

Cindy : LED polish manicure with neon colors on her natural nails. - nail art

Leena: set of natural french acrylics, topped with a LED polish in 'whipped latte'... clean, fresh, natural with the super tough and shiny lacquered polish- nail art

Due to 3 lovely clients yesterday letting me opt out to enjoy my family visitor, I will be working tomorrow to service a total of 5 ladies wanting to get in for Valentino Nails LOL... on that note.... as per the usual ladies, catch y'all up in the A.M mwaahhh x0x0x

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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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Sculpted stiletto acrylics with nail, hand painted nail art and silver stones and studs; acrylic backfill then LED polish color up with simple dot nail art; manicure on natural nails in classic black and hot pink; classic white/black leopard spots; pedicure super cool set of nails.

Saturday is now concluded with: Sunita, Sophie Mae (tag your pic here if you so wish to babe), Natalie, Bev and Leeza.

Pics are: Sunita - sculpted stiletto acrylics with nail, hand painted nail art and silver stones and studs.
Natalie: acrylic backfill then LED polish color up with simple dot nail art.
Bev: LED polish manicure on natural nails in classic black and hot pink color combo with simple nail art.
Leeza: acrylic infill then LED polish manicure in the classic white/black leopard spots - this was a super cool set of nails.

Today's pedicure ladies have rebooked for Monday so here's hoping we have some adventurous ladies LOL...

Natalie: acrylic backfill then LED polish color up with simple dot nail art.

Leeza: acrylic infill then LED polish manicure in the classic white/black leopard spots - this was a super cool set of nails.

Bev: LED polish manicure on natural nails in classic black and hot pink color combo with simple nail art.

Sunita - sculpted stiletto acrylics with nail, hand painted nail art and silver stones and studs.

Wishing you all an awesome rest of the day and weekend - catch y'all up Monday in the A.M (o; x0x

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Acrylics gel applications overlay on natural nails sculpt stilettos almond square shape

In reply to the PM's...

a) when I tell you your nails can't breath that is an expression for the condition of your nails ie: come out of acrylics/gel applications and do a natural oil buff as your natural nails have natural oils that you produce; am not saying they have fricken lungs to breath because they don't! It is your general nail health that is referred to;
b) as a nail esthetician, I do not believe in snipping your hang nails as they are living entities and the abrasions that can occur may allow bacteria to seep in which can be very problematic most especially if a nail biter... we have a professional saying "unless they are waving in your face, let them be they will dissipate naturally".
c) YES your toe nails are living entities just like your fingernails - treat both sets with respect equally!
d) NO I will not compromise my rules and regulations; they are there for a purpose. This is a room in my HOME - I offer a service from my room, I do not offer my home to be abused! I book you as a client and I offer you a personal service; I do not offer you the right to treat my home as a halfway house for all and sundry to crowd in with you... when you ask for a booking I always direct you to read the rules etc first.
e) I hold staunch to the fact that the client deserves full focus... it's all about YOU and what you may want may not always be what is good for you and your nail health.
f) YES do ask your nail technician questions that will set you at ease whether it be about the application you are wanting to nail maintenance in whatever you feel you need to know - inform yourself; do your research before an application if need be; nothing is too big or too small it's about you feeling comfortable and making informed choices. Remember "knowledge is power"..
g) YES I do use an e-file (electric file) on myself most times and on specific clients. These clients are 'old hands' and know my professional use of it. I do not wear tips. I overlay on my natural nails OR I sculpt when I want to wear stilettos therefore adding the shape to my naturals. I also do this when I return from stilettos to an almond or square shape. What was invented for speed and skill with full training in its use has been taken up by unprofessional nail bars as a tool for abusive speed and incorrect use and made this a weapon rather than the skilful tool that it is. I hand file 90% of my clients to make them comfortable without fear of being hurt because they have experienced the seedy side of the inappropriate handling. Straight up - the mongrels use it as a speed weapon because they don't want to take the time or use the products to soften cuticles etc and prep your nails because that is time and costly in terms of good quality products to pH balance etc and in their eyes "time is money" therefore, you are just a source of fast money. Sorry bout it but that's the guts in its entirety!
Sorry I can't answer all your questions tonight but I promise I will do so throughout the coming week.
Time to hit the sack for a couple of hours whilst my patient rests... it's been a long long tiring day mentally rather than physically. A straight 20hrs + on my feet and using my mind rather than my brawn today has left me feeling a tad wrung out ...

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LED polish with a little pearl for a speckled sheen; white and silver striping on Natural Nails for design

This is Shona. She was once a vicious nail biter but since I put her through a nail treatment 4mths ago we now design on her natural nails. YES - her own natural nails. This is a LED polish color up '2 seas that meet' and I added a little pearl for a speckled sheen; white and silver striping for design.
Merry Xmas sweetheart see you in the New Year xx

 

Shona - Natural Nails - This is a LED polish color up '2 seas that meet' and I added a little pearl for a speckled sheen; white and silver striping for design

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Natural nails with an acrylic overlay and blue/silver glitz ombre haze; sculpt enhancements - full body acrylic extension in camouflage pink and crystal French... a touch of glitz in zone 3 and LED polish semi scrolls for nail art; lavender purple French acrylics with 3D custom koru nail art with peridot 4mm & 2mm crystals; LED polish manicure is a 'lemon, lime & aqua ombre fade'... these are tough and bright

This was a pinch and a punch for the first of the month day AND THE HUMPTY BEAT ME TO IT grrrhhhhh....... March is mine LOL!!!

Thanking all the lovely ladies today and welcome to another newbie for her first full professional acrylics Pateisha-lee Natashia Tearii - lovely meeting you and WELCOME TO TAUPO and the Needy Nails Experience - see you in 3 weeks (o;
I have your Rewards Card doll... it is stamped, dated and signed so i will hand it to you at your next booking Sat Feb 22 at 2pm (click on the about tab and read how it works if you need reference)... see you then (o;

Pics are: Helen - this mummy is beating her battle of 'nasty nail biter'... this is her natural nails with an acrylic overlay and blue/silver glitz ombre haze... looking awesome hun, keep up the good work see you in a few weeks.

Tarnz: this lovely lady only wears sculpt enhancements... today was a full body acrylic extension in camouflage pink and crystal French... a touch of glitz in zone 3 and LED polish semi scrolls for nail art... BEE_YOU_TA_FULL (o; see you at the end of the month babe...

Pateisha: Lovely first time client from Auckland making Taupo her home for the last 3 weeks. We had a few issues due to the unethical work of Asian nail bars but we came out trumps in the end.
This is lavender purple French acrylics with 3D custom koru nail art with peridot 4mm & 2mm crystals (not cheap and nasty plastic rhinestones) yuckkk.....
So pleased you LOVE your nails doll - see you in 3 weeks (o;

Last but not least is the lovely Nell: another EX nail biter wearing her naturals like a Boss LOL... today's LED polish manicure is a 'lemon, lime & aqua ombre fade'... these are tough and bright, just like Nell's nail future (o;

THESE LED POLISHES: they are The One Step System.
They have all 3 steps in the 1 application.
Basecoat, Colour coat and Topcoat - paint it on, cure 30secs in the LED lamp and DONE!
Fast, long lasting, super shine and lacquered ALL IN ONE!

I have a few announcements to make next week so watch for it ladies... there are some DOOZIE DEALS to be had over the next few weeks so BOOK A BARGAIN when you see it posted!

THE REWARDS CARD is saving you $$... Ladies are really affording to have an application + affordable maintenance and that's what this is all about... getting a pamper, feeling good and NOT breaking THE BUDGET!

On that note, my working Sassy Saturday is at an end! A nice long drink, MySky CSI dubbings on the view and a nice Humpty dinner to cap it all off... contented much (o;

Nell: LED polish manicure is a 'lemon, lime & aqua ombre fade'... these are tough and bright

Helen -  natural nails with an acrylic overlay and blue/silver glitz ombre haze

Tarnz: sculpt enhancements... today was a full body acrylic extension in camouflage pink and crystal French... a touch of glitz in zone 3 and LED polish semi scrolls for nail art

Pateisha: Lavender purple French acrylics with 3D custom koru nail art with peridot 4mm & 2mm crystals

As per the usual, enjoy the rest of your weekend, be good, be kind, be safe and Catch Y'all up in the A.M mwaaahhh x0x0x

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