Hair
Hair perfuming & Bakhoor
August 31st, 2023
What is Bakhoor? Bakhoor is the name given to wood chips which are soaked in fragrant perfume oils and other natural ingredients such as flower oils and resins. These chips are then burned in special charcoal burners in order to release the deep and rich woody fragrant smoke. Bakhoor in the Middle East Bakhoor is […]
Cultural history of hair oiling
August 31st, 2023
How to integrate the age old tradition into your self care routine: In the ancient Indian language Sanskrit, the word oiling “sneha” also means to love. This is a beautiful explanation of the timeless tradition of hair oiling, which is often passed down through generations by mothers to her children. In Ayurveda, the ancient Indian […]