MĀORI NAIL TRANSFER TATTOOS | MANAWA WĀHINE | BLACK & WHITE
LIMITED EDITION | AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST
Manawa Wāhine was created through a real-world collaboration with wāhine Māori - born from a content and connection session with one incredible local nail tech, Rihi, and gorgeous community connector/content creator/new māmā, Candy. The intention was simple: to layer strength, softness, identity, and expression into one cohesive set that felt lived-in, powerful, and deeply grounded.
This combination brings together four distinct designs by different Māori creatives, chosen for how they speak to one another when worn together.
- Matariki - by Aiya, The Ink Witch
- Te Ao Mārama | Petite - by Lance, 818 Ink
- Tāniko Waru - by Adrienne Whitewood
- Tino Rangatiratanga - by Hiraina Marsden, Jan Dobson & Linda Munn
Individually, each design holds its own mana. Together, they form a collective heartbeat - a reflection of wāhine creativity, collaboration, and self-determination.
Each set includes 2 sheets of Nail Transfer Tattoos in your choice of black or white, plus a FREE sample of Tino Rangatiratanga.
Made with love in Aotearoa.
PRODUCT INFO
Our Nail Transfer Tattoos are printed onto special transparent film using the latest print technology. This thin, flexible film is water activated, which enables it to wrap snugly over the nail surface for fast, easy nail art application.
This product is designed for both professional use and DIY manicures with regular nail polish.
HOW TO APPLY - IN SALON
1. Begin with a cured coat of gel polish. Trim selected Tattoo to size.
2. Dip the Tattoo into water for 5 seconds. Remove, then allow film to activate for 30 seconds.
3. Carefully slide the Tattoo from the backing paper onto the nail surface.
4. Gently smooth any creases or air bubbles using your fingertip.
5. Trim off any excess or remove by gently filing downwards. If needed, tidy the cuticle area using a small brush dipped in polish remover.
6. Optional: buff the free edge and cap with acid-free primer. Highly recommended for full cover designs.
7. Seal with a layer of base gel. Cure. Apply builder gel or gel top coat. Cure.
8. Remove tacky layer. Buff nail until smooth. Apply final gel top coat. Cure. Flex!
HOW TO APPLY - AT HOME
1. Apply layer of base coat. Allow to dry completely.
2. Apply layer of colour polish. Allow to dry completely. Repeat as required.
3. Trim selected Tattoo to size. Dip the Tattoo into water for 5 seconds. Remove, then
allow film to activate for 30 seconds.
4. Carefully slide the Tattoo from the backing paper onto the nail surface.
5. Gently smooth any creases or air bubbles using your fingertip.
6. Trim off any excess or remove by gently filing downwards. If needed, tidy the cuticle area and sides using a small brush dipped in acetone.
7. Seal with a layer of top coat. Allow to dry completely. Repeat. Flex!
PROCESSING & SHIPPING
Standard orders are created and shipped within 2 working days.
Custom orders are created and shipped within 3-6 working days, depending on how complex they are.
All orders are tracked and can be monitored via the shipping carrier’s website. Please note that delivery timeframes are estimates only.
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