Posts by Melanie Ooi
New Look Belly Henna Kit!
Check out my updated Belly Henna Kit! The only DIY belly kit on the market, containing: 10 grams of natural, fresh henna powder, a vial of pregnancy safe essential oils, pre-rolled cone, practice sheet and design inspirations. Includes pro-tips for the entire process from seating to application to wrapping! Available in the shop section!
Read MoreJune Specials!
It feels like the old days with all of this persistent rain! But I swear, summer is ALMOST here! I have two specials running for June! 15% off any June Belly Henna Session! (normally $160, $136 in June) 15% off graduation henna! Do your walk and photos in unique style with 15% off my hourly…
Read MoreSpring is ON!
Hi Folks! I’m back from filming the second henna documentary in Morocco, and ready for the summer henna season! I have officially retired from the Portland Saturday Market and am seeing clients from my home studio in SE Portland as well as working parties and events. There will be NO WALK-INS this year, so please…
Read MoreDocumentary Fundraiser Screening in Portland!
We are FINALLY able to have a theater screening of my award winning documentary, WORLD OF HENNA!! DETAILS: Sunday, March 6th, 5-7pm at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton Street, Portland 97202). The documentary will roll from 5:15-6:15pm, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and the bonus BTS reel! TICKETS: Available through this…
Read MoreShop & Services until the end of February
Hello! I’m excited to announce that I will be in Morocco for all of March and half of April to film our next henna documentary- the Moroccan Edition! My services and shop products will be available until the end of this month, and then everything will go on hold while I’m traveling. So get your henna…
Read MoreNew Jewelry Items!
Happy Chinese New Year! 2022 has already been shaping up with promise, and I’m ready to pounce on it in this year of the Tiger! New jewelry is up in my shop and some of the items are extremely limited in supply! So grab yours now- it’s a great time to shop for Valentine’s gifts!…
Read More2022 Pricing Update & Check In
Hi folks! Happy new year! I’m excited to enter into 2022 and looking forward to the upcoming Chinese year of the Tiger! I’m taking lots of bookings for the spring and summer already, and right now, belly henna is seeing a spike! Please note that belly henna pricing has increased slightly in order to adequately…
Read MoreWorld of Henna Documentary Release!!
It’s finally available!! The World of Henna documentary is now ready for public viewing!!! All proceeds will help to fund the next film in Morocco, projected to start in March 2022! There is also a special Director’s Dream Reel on the website that you can watch for a donation to our featured charity, The Pad…
Read More2021 Crop Henna Powders Have Arrived! Sale on 2019 Powders!
Hello! My 2021 crop Rajasthani and Pakistani (Jamila) powders have arrived!!! I’m so excited for you to try my 5 x SIFTED Rajasthani powder!!!! (the label still says 3 x sifted, but trust me, I’ve never seen powder this fine and I am using up my triple sifted labels first because packaging and labeling is…
Read MoreFall for Real
Hello! SERVICES: For the remainder of 2021 I am available for private appointments and parties (observing safe covid protocol). PLEASE CALL IF YOU WANT TO BOOK! I am not accepting same day walk-ins and you must call to make a deposit to hold your booking and to discuss your design requirements. Each design is customized…
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