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henna for EID

4/30/2019

 
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Private and group appointments are available for EID 2019. Arabic, floral and Indo-Arabic deigns and mandalas available.

Reservations via https://www.alchemyhenna.com/

For one Lady, the top image is a single 1/2 hour appointment. For more Ladies, or lots of henna, please select the appropriate appointment: need guidance - please contact Alchemy.

pretty party pieces

4/11/2019

 
Cute and quick party pieces for graduation parties, girls night in, and other times when we want to do a lot of really nice henna -quickly! 

Alchemy Henna

4/9/2019

 
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You might be surprised to know that the palms stain darker and last longer than the tops of the hands. 

Because science: you have an extra layer of skin which protects the hand from interactions with the world. Consider getting henna on your palm - it's traditional, and even though it takes extra care, it's so satisfying.

Reservations are easy to make online www.alchemyhenna.com

Henna Spring 2019

4/7/2019

 
Fresh Natural Hennas 
A studio snapshot at Alchemy and an after snapshot showing off the ring made by the model.

Private studio appointments reserved at www.alchemyhenna.com 

Or email moherzig@gmail.com if you'd like to have our artist come to you (2 hour minimum, travel fees may apply).

Bridal Mehndi with Alchemy

1/30/2019

 
Our Brides are a little Traditional and little Modern

Bridal Mehndi with Alchemy

Brides usually find their way to Alchemy with a friend to get their henna: it's beautiful, peaceful and unrushed. Sometimes a bride elects to come on her own for the quiet time, using a ride service to protect her henna.

For brides who want more extensive henna or hennaed feet, we can travel to you: 

Here are the FAQ for us to travel out of the studio: time minimums, travel expenses and mileage and other information.

Interested in Packages? or special design requests? We will happily refer you, we want you to find the artist that meets the needs for your special event.

Photos: Molly Gruendwald Photography
Henna: Alchemy Henna
​Model: Kali Nandi

Henna in Winter

1/28/2019

 
It takes a little extra care, but that joyful red color is so satisfying in the grey-brown of winter:
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  • The paste needs to be on the skin 4-6 hours Up this to 6-8 in winter
  • Henna LOVES heat. In cool / cold weather warm drinks, heating pads, electric blankets are all useful
  • Flake or 'scrub' off the paste instead of washing it off, Or use oil to loosen the dry paste.
  • Avoiding water for 24-48 hours really does make a difference!
  • "Sealing" or wrapping is effective. Sealant recipe below. Wrapping with a compression bandage, old sock, stripped cotton rags, and even TP are good. No plastic wrap: cling wraps trap moisture and cause lines to feather.

Facial Services

1/27/2019

 
Naturalista Skin Care + Beauty Services at Alchemy
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Our facials are intensively hands-on, non-invasive and a restorative experience.

Alchemy facials are high-touch, smell amazing, follow natural rhythms and are customized to your individual needs.

Every facial is tailored for maximum results while maintaining the integrity of your skin: micro-massage, pressure point release, lymphatic stimulation all mean instant gratification with lasting results.

Reserve
​Melt into the table, breathe deep, and let your mind drift away, return to the sound of bells. Our facials are a physically restorative experience and customized at every step for the needs of your skin. Alchemy facials are a full-body, sensory experience which requires no recovery time... 

​For softening, toning & restoring natural glow --

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Your facial begins with a foot bath and relaxing rituals and features:

a thorough cleansing of the face and docolette
refining & nourishing treatments
light exfoliation, pressure point release

​hot towels, steam where appropriate
foot & hand massage 

​Shavasana $110  // 1.5 hours

Nourishing Facial $85 // 1 hour
photo: Molly Gruenwald Photography for THARASACRA 
model: Starseed Yogi

Henna for Families at Alchemy

1/25/2019

 
Can Children Get Henna?
At Alchemy you can bring Mom, Grandma and the kids... Alchemy might not be the best place for toddlers to explore, but school-aged children are welcome to join in the henna appointment. 

Our henna is made fresh: henna powder (from the leaf of the henna plant), water and essential oils - we avoid citrus oils (the most likely culprits for sensitivity) - and we can make the paste with just Lavender (considered safest for young skin).

Doing henna with my own little children (now teens) is actually how I fell in love with the process and beauty of henna. You sit still. You talk quietly. And you create memories together.



CAUTION: Not all henna is made equal and there are products on the market that are labeled henna that may have additives you don't want on YOUR skin - and certainly not on a child. If you put 'black henna' in your favorite search engine, you'll find many examples of chemical burns and scars caused by these products. Your henna artist should know exactly what is in her paste and be open with the ingredients - if the package is pre-labeled or from a shop - it's probably not safe.



(Regarding sensitivities: Alchemy is NOT a nut free space and our henna is prepared in a home which uses tree nuts regularly).

Henna is Like Lingerie

12/4/2018

 
Something you do for yourself!
Henna can be provocative and personal. Publicly displayed or privately in the home.

It's what you want it to be. And the Alchemy studio is a beautiful respite from the Real World - 

Read here for hints on how to prep for your appointment for the most successful, longest lasting stains.

Collaborations & Special Projects

12/3/2018

 
We work with event planners and businesses to create custom natural fragrances
We've been so fortunate to work with local event planners to create scent-based added value for events - a gift for Lululemon's Breathe It All In event, a Nosquito Spray for a dinner in the garden, and a custom fragrance that evoked the spirit of salons of New York - Take Me To Bleeker. 

Want something special for your guests?

Please get in touch! We can send you the prospectus and work together to create a botanical fragrance that will enhance the experience of your event.
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    The Art of Slow Living

    MONIQUE HERZIG
    artist and advocate for the Slow Life.

    BS in Recreation and Leisure Studies

    Licensed Aesthetician

    Life-long maker of beautiful things

© ​All Rights Reserved  2019 | owned and operated by Alchemy, LLC | Contact: alchemyhenna@gmail.com
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