Polish by Tara

A message to my beautiful clients, past and present.

I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each and every one of you for your support, loyalty, and trust over the past 5 years with Polish by Tara.
It’s been such a privilege to be a part of your days and to connect with so many truly wonderful people through this journey.

After much thought and reflection, I’ve made the heartfelt decision to close Polish by Tara as I step into a new chapter — I’ve officially taken over my parents’ curtain and blinds company
This is a very special opportunity for me and my family, and I’m excited to carry forward their legacy with the same passion and care I’ve poured into my nail business.

While this goodbye is bittersweet, please know how truly grateful I am for your continued support over the years. It’s been an incredible ride, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without you.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

With love, T x

Lucky me! What a stunning job they did! ✨

Roses win everytime 🥀

Using 305 and 029
Milky pink build-a-base
Schmelt it and no wipe topcoat

I’m pretty proud of these, my take on set

Obsessed with a matte topcoat using the BEST

Handpainted florals ✨ just so pretty

Morganite cat eye
Colour gel in white
Striper brush
253 gel polish
No wipe top coat
Fufu build-a-base
👌🏼 all from

Florals never miss ✨

Too many colours to mention 😂 but using all of my favourites from

Honestly, I might as well just send them all my money 😍👏🏼✨

Simply SWEET! Our MACARON ​collection is inspired by the soft colors of the decadent French cookies. Indulge in gorgeously rich & creamy pastel shades of pink, purple, blue, peach + green. CHEFS KISS 💋

These colors are available by individual shade, or you can purchase them in the 6pk collection at 10% off!

Let’s be social! Find us on: YouTube/Facebook/Pinterest/TikTok/Threads - “Ugly Duckling Nails”

www.uglyducklingnails.com

“YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR REWARD!”

Hi, I’m back.

Cutesy little hibiscus set for Jen - party nails! Hope they were wrapped around a yum wine!

Using my fave products from
And left all nourished with .nz cuticle oil 🙌

Dreamy watercolour marble 👌🏼

Using pastel gel polish, 002 colour gel and aurora top coat from

As fresh as a daisy 🌼

Service - structured mani with 30m handpainted art

First set of the year! She’s going to squeeze two Christmas sets out of me 😂

It's my favourite time of year!

It's close enough to December.

Polish by Tara

Pick n’ mix - peep those little checker cherries 🍒

Service - builder gel mani with 45m art $135
Finished with a toasty towel and smothered in .nz cuticle oil ✨