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Henna Artist in Residence: What I learned at my first Artist Residency
My experience using henna as a tool for travel & connection.

Mishelle Wade
Apr 76 min read
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Henna Aftercare Instructions!
Step 1: CAREFULLY allow the wet henna paste to dry on the skin. This takes 15-25 mins based on the Humidity in the air. Step 1.5: Henna...

Mishelle Wade
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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Dyeing your hair with Henna
I have been using NATURAL henna in my hair for well over 10 years! So here is a simple recipe, information and tips! Short hair recipe:...

Mishelle Wade
Nov 17, 20214 min read
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Rules of engagement for Henna Conferences
By Mishelle Wade, aka The henna witch OKAY Guys listen up! I am fresh out of teaching at the henna society conference and ready to share...

Mishelle Wade
Nov 9, 20214 min read
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The 'Henna Witch' Demystified
By Mishelle Wade I would like to introduce a controversial emerging co-culture within the international henna community and in my own...

Mishelle Wade
Oct 4, 202110 min read
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Starting your business in Florida: Tips with The Henna Witch
It is really hard to know where to start when you’re beginning your own business. I am asked frequently about Florida regulations, tips...

Mishelle Wade
May 25, 20216 min read
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Henna for Men?
I present a brief interview I conducted for my gender studies class and independent studies. Henna across genders and cultures from a...

Mishelle Wade
Jan 7, 20215 min read
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The Evolution of the Female Nude
The female nude has been a topic of interest and study in art for thousands of years. Over the course of history, the treatment of female...

Mishelle Wade
Aug 2, 20207 min read
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Let's talk Pandemic PROTOCOL!
Getting back to applying henna in the midst of a global pandemic sounds pretty freakin scary, I know. Admittedly, I am a germaphobe and...

Mishelle Wade
Jun 23, 20203 min read
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Henna talk with Alka Joshi, Author of The Henna Artist
The story in many ways, illustrates how transplanting customs and social norms can bring about confusion and consequences. Our cultures are

Mishelle Wade
Jun 22, 20205 min read
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Why I am an uncompromising advocate for Natural Henna
Why do I KEEP saying, NATURAL henna? Seems a bit redundant right? Isn't all henna natural? The short answer is sadly, NO! Over the years,...

Mishelle Wade
Oct 7, 20194 min read
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"Black henna", culture & colonialism. What gives?
The Internet can be a beautiful, scary place. I will often find myself down dark rabbit holes of depressing news stories that can cause a...

Mishelle Wade
Aug 13, 20194 min read
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My honest, unauthorized review of the ICNHA HENNA Exam!
Under their terms I will NOT be sharing questions, answers or logins but just sharing about my general experience and take aways from...

Mishelle Wade
Jun 23, 20195 min read
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A discussion on Cultural Appropriation from a White Henna Artist
If you don’t have the time to read my long winded post about Cultural Appropriation, Please read my quick takeaways! -Do your own...

Mishelle Wade
Jun 13, 201911 min read
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Meet The Henna Witch
Greetings fellow human! My name is Mishelle AKA the henna witch, and I have a passion for henna art I'd love to share with you. I am an...

Mishelle Wade
Apr 5, 20195 min read
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