Pre-Raphaelite & Victorian Reds- Interview
I talk to Enchanted Living Magazine about Victorian Era auburns and Pre-Raphaelite reds both in art and historical hair dyes
Articles
Destroyed & Reborn: Melissa’s Hair History
It took me five years to completely destroy my hair with chemical dyes, and another seven to rehabilitate the damage and then regrow it after a devastating shed. It was this long, often miserable, journey that spurred me to learn about natural hair care and develop the herbal alchemy you see now at NightBlooming.
DIY Nymphéas Toning Mist: Selkie, Lotus & White Willow
DIY Mermaid Face Mask pairs Selkie Herbal Detangler with green clay, kelp and other natural ingredients to make a rich, nourishing mud that moisturizes, gently exfoliates, and sucks the crud out of pores. Learn how to make it yourself, or take part in a Patron Special offer and I’l make it for you!
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Help your favorite Etsy sellers by NOT clicking promoted listings
The quickest way to find what you're looking for on Etsy is to search for it, but Etsy serves you Promoted Listings first. If you're a regular customer, not clicking on these to get to the item you want is a massive help to me, and all your other favorite Etsy artisans. To explain why,
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How to Lighten Too-Dark Henna to Natural Ginger Copper
After ‘natural’ lightening methods failed to put a dent in my henna, I used Sun-In to get my too-dark burgundy henna to a bright, natural ginger-copper. It was simple and, with the addition of proper precautions, didn’t damage my hair at all.
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DIY Mermaid Face Mask with Selkie, Green Clay & Kelp
DIY Mermaid Face Mask pairs Selkie Herbal Detangler with green clay, kelp and other natural ingredients to make a rich, nourishing mud that moisturizes, gently exfoliates, and sucks the crud out of pores. Learn how to make it yourself, or take part in a Patron Special offer and I’l make it for you!
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How (and how not) to ask for a Discount on Etsy
Everyone likes feeling like they’re getting a deal, but there’s a right, and a very wrong way to go about asking for a discount on Etsy. I’ve wanted to write this post for awhile in light of a particularly obnoxious new trend by financial bloggers, but a particularly egregious example recently made sure I got it
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Strand Testing Part 1: Creating Test Locks
You’ve heard it over and over–henna is permanent so make sure you strand test! This series of articles breaks down this often-glossed over topic in to easy steps. We’ll start with a rather critical set, getting hair upon which to test! Why Strand Test? Being that henna and herbal hair colors work with your own
Foolproof Braided Henna Root Touchup Application
Henna darkens with each application, so if you have a color you love, you’ll want to change to just touching up your roots. Getting the mud where you want it, and not missing sections, is the most challenging part of root touchup. This method is especially nice if you have to go it alone and
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Crock Pot / Instant Pot Henna for Perfect Dye Release
Using a Crock Pot / Instant Pot is an easy and foolproof way to dye release your henna or other herbal hair colors! I've been recommending this method to my customers for a few months now, and I'm happy to share it with everyone! IMPORTANT!: Read all of these instructions--some people have been overcooking their
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