Melanin-Infused Curl-Enhancing Hair Treatment
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Melanin-Animal is crafted from natural elements found in oceanic and marine life, treasured for their ability to enhance nourishment, support resiliency, and promote a sense of vitality and youthfulness in hair. Rather than serving as a traditional dye, this treatment is designed to help your hair look and feel healthier, stronger, and more vibrant over time. Some users may notice subtle shifts in tone with consistent use, but its true intention is to enrich and fortify your hair’s natural character. To apply: begin with a light layer of oil, then work the product evenly through your hair. Blow dry gently, add a touch more oil, blow dry again, and allow the treatment to set. Leave in for as long as desired for conditioning benefits, but not longer than 3 hours.
(Eumelanin)
Squid Ink/Cuttlefish ink powder.
(Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Urea, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Cyclodextrin, Natural Citric Acid)
Melanin-Mammal is crafted from the naturally rich fibers of Wensleydale lamb’s curly wool, a source celebrated for its strength and luster. Designed as a treatment that enhances nourishment, resiliency, and youthful vitality, it is not intended as a dye but as a conditioner that supports softness, shine, and overall hair health. With regular use, some may observe gentle tonal depth, though its true purpose is to fortify and rejuvenate. To apply: begin with a light layer of oil, then work Melanin-Mammal evenly through the hair. Blow dry softly, add a touch more oil, blow dry again, and allow the treatment to set. Leave in for conditioning benefits as long as desired, but do not exceed 3 hours.
“A noticeable aroma may arise during the pH-balancing phase — a natural result of active neutralization. This can be harmonized with a complementary fragrance to create a more balanced and refined sensory profile.”
(Eumelanin, Pheomelanin)
Wendsleydale lamb curly wool.
(Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Urea, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Cyclodextrin, De-42, Natural Citric Acid)
Melanin-Mushroom is derived from wood ear mushrooms, a natural source long valued for their rich properties that help support nourishment, resiliency, and a youthful vitality in hair. This treatment is not designed as a colorant, but rather as a way to enhance the natural strength, softness, and vibrancy of your hair. With continued use, some may observe subtle tonal shifts, but the true purpose is to fortify and condition, allowing hair to feel healthier and more resilient. To use: apply a small amount of oil first, then work Melanin-Mushroom evenly throughout the hair. Blow dry lightly, add a touch more oil, blow dry again, and allow the treatment to set. Leave in as long as desired for conditioning benefits, but do not exceed 3 hours.
(Eumelanin and Pheomelanin)
Wood Ear Mushrooms.
(Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Urea, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Cyclodextrin, Natural Citric Acid)
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“Helps define and enhance your natural curl pattern.”
Stabilizing Solution
This multi-purpose formulation is designed to improve the performance of pigments across a variety of applications, from hair treatments to textiles and creative media. By combining alkalizing agents, stabilizers, humectants, and film-forming components, it creates an ideal base that helps pigments disperse evenly, adhere more reliably, and maintain their intended effect.
Hair Treatments: A balanced blend of Monoethanolamine and Ammonium Hydroxide gently raises pH, helping to soften the hair cuticle so pigments can interact more effectively with the strand. Vegetable Glycerin and Xanthan Gum keep pigments evenly suspended for smooth, drip-free application, while Urea and Propylene Glycol enhance permeability and coating.
Textiles & Natural Fibers: Cotton, wool, silk, and other porous fibers benefit from the same swelling and softening properties, allowing pigments to penetrate more deeply and create richer coloration. The thicker base minimizes oversaturation and helps pigments remain in place while setting.
Canvas, Paper & Artwork: On canvas, paper, or other art surfaces, the formulation provides stability and suspension, reducing issues like pigment separation or uneven application. Xanthan Gum ensures consistent viscosity, while Urea and Propylene Glycol support better blending and layering.
General Pigment Stability: Disodium EDTA helps bind trace metals that could interfere with pigments, while Citric Acid balances the formula’s pH. Together, these elements extend pigment life and reduce risks of settling or crystallization.
Suggested Use: Combine with your chosen pigment and an emulsifier, then apply as needed for smooth, even distribution. Suitable for hair, textiles, fibers, or art media.
Ingredients: Monoethanolamine, Ammonium Hydroxide, Vegetable Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Urea, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid.
This T-shirt has been hand-dyed using a natural process that combines eumelanin — the deep black pigment found throughout nature — with magnetite, a traditional iron-based fixative. Unlike synthetic dyes, the method draws from both biochemistry and textile craft, resulting in a garment that carries the depth and presence of natural black.
The process begins with a soy milk soak, where the shirt rests for an hour in a diluted soy solution. This step coats the cotton fibers with proteins, giving the melanin pigment a surface to bind to. After the shirt is allowed to dry completely, it undergoes a citric acid bath. The acidity gently prepares the fiber structure, opening it for the next stage.
Once prepped, the shirt is immersed overnight in a carefully prepared suspension of eumelanin and magnetite. The melanin provides the rich, dark pigment, while the magnetite deepens the shade and helps lock it into the fabric. After the long soak, the shirt is removed and allowed to air dry naturally, followed by a tumble-dry heat set, which helps the pigment-protein complex adhere more firmly to the fibers.
This experimental garment represents an early stage in a continuing textile process — with future refinements designed to settle the pigment into the weave even more permanently, using advanced natural textile techniques. Each piece is therefore both a finished wearable and a living prototype, embodying the evolution of melanin-based dyeing.
The result is a shirt that is not simply colored, but infused with natural pigment and mineral elements, carrying a story of oceanic eumelanin, earth-derived magnetite, and a method rooted in both tradition and innovation.