The June Box
Captain Blankenship
Value
$124
Mermaid Sea Salt Hairspray
$14 value · 2oz
Why we love it
A heat-free hair essential—Atlantic sea salt, juicy aloe vera, and nutrient-rich sea kelp deliver beachy waves and serious nourishment.
Expert tip
Spray generously throughout damp or dry hair, then scrunch with your fingers to style.
Golden Waves Sea Salt Shimmer Spray
$28 value · 4oz
Why we love it
Channel your inner mermaid! Infused with gold mica, this shimmering salt spray instantly adds a stunning, subtle iridescence to your locks.
Expert tip
Shake well, then spritz all over wet or dry hair. Tousle to add waves, texture, and a golden glimmer.
Mermaid Dry Shampoo
$24 value · 4oz
Why we love it
Save time and water with this potent dry shampoo, infused with palmarosa and geranium oils for a refreshing summer scent.
Expert tip
To absorb oil and add volume, sprinkle throughout unwashed roots and work into hair using your fingers or a brush.
Mermaid Hair Oil
$34 value · 1oz
Why we love it
Sea and sun can take a toll on your mane. This replenishing blend of jojoba, kukui, argan, and fir needle oils protect, soften, and hydrate for all-day shine.
Expert tip
Work a few drops throughout the ends of damp or dry hair to add moisture and de-frizz. For extra care, massage into scalp and leave overnight.
Gel Lemongrass & Mint Sea Mineral Soap
$24 value · 10oz
Why we love it
Like an ocean swim, this gentle soap cleanses your body while enveloping it with conditioning marine minerals like Irish moss, kelp, spirulina, and bladderwrack.
Expert tip
Lather your body, basking in the aromatic fusion of lemongrass and peppermint oils before rinsing the day away.
MEET THE MAKER
Jana Blankenship
WHAT
Effortless, non-toxic, plant-based products with lush, beachy vibes. These everyday staples are healthy for both you and the planet.
WHERE
New Paltz, NY
WHEN
2009
WHY
A lifelong sensitivity to synthetic scents transformed into an olfactory passion when Jana discovered natural fragrances. A curator of experiences, she moved from the art world to the beauty world to put the best of the fields, forests, and oceans in every multitasking formula.
Q&A
Daily uniform? Madewell jeans with a T-shirt or DÔEN dresses.
Sunup routine? Meditate for five to 10 minutes to the joyful sounds of chirping children. Fresh lemon and water followed by a cup of coffee with raw milk and a smoothie to share with my kids soon after.
Sundown routine? Cup of herbal tea. Read in bed until my eyes start closing and then lights out.
Secret skill? Crystal hunting.
Theme song? David Bowie’s “Heroes.”
Healthiest habit? I drink so much water!
Biggest indulgence? Wine and dark chocolate.
Dream dinner date? My dad. He passed away in January and I would love to get to talk to him about life and get to hear his voice again.
Currently reading? Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass,” and Thich Nhat Hanh’s “Peace is Every Step.”
Happy place? The Peter’s Kill area at Minnewaska State Park. It’s my nearby sanctuary in the woods with waterfalls where I go hiking with my husky year-round.
Greatest challenge? Balancing family and business.
Greatest joy? My children and waking up each day.
Words to live by? Breathe in, breathe out.
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