Happy New Year- 2024!

Bridal mehndi stain

Happy New Year folks! I’m excited for 2024 and another season of wonderful bridal mehndi, events and private appointments! Please refer to my services page for 2024 pricing, and note that I have moved my online shop to Etsy from here on. The best way to contact me for bookings or with questions is always…

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Fall Vibes

Hello! It’s been a very busy summer (thank you to all my brides and their parties!). The season is slowing down a little and I’m ready to feel cozy. So it’s time to decorate candles for the holidays and to work on some mandala paintings  (just acquired a small collection of vintage frames for them!).…

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Spring Season!

Melanie Ooi - Blue Lotus Henna Owner and Lead Artist event setting

I’m back from my extensive trip and re-charged for the 2023 season! What 2023 looks like: PRICING HAS NOT GONE UP (just a slight increase in travel fees) Bridal- The 2023 bridal season is filling up! If you want to book me for bridal services, be quick! Note that I do not charge more per…

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On Vacay/Tour/Recharge

Hi folks! I’m stepping away for 2 months to visit family in NZ and then head over to Japan for a 20 year reunion with the country! So my online shops are currently closed until late April. In the meantime, please email or text me with your booking inquiries. I might be able to have…

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Fall Special at the Henna Parlor

Our brief, yet hectic summer is drawing to a close and I’m finally finding a moment to regroup. Looking forward to sweater weather, cozy food and quiet time for winter projects. For the remainder of September I am offering a 10% discount for private appointments at the Henna Parlor. Just mention this post when booking…

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Spring is ON!

belly henna blessing

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…

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Documentary Fundraiser Screening in Portland!

Woman in Henna Grinding Room

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…

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2022 Pricing Update & Check In

belly henna blessing

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…

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World of Henna Documentary Release!!

World of Henna Documentary Logo

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…

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Fall Update (Covid Protocols, Film Release)

Hello everyone! Fall is in the air a little early this year. I will be at the Portland Saturday Market through September (absent on August 28th due to other bookings), weather depending. So keep an eye on my media for updates. Due to the huge surge in Delta variant I am continuing to be very…

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