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"Boc Curse of the Hidden Mirror" is a studio album released by the rock band Blue Öyster Cult in 2001. It is the band's twelfth studio album and the last one to feature the original lineup before their guitarist, Allen Lanier, left the band. The album was met with mixed reviews from critics and fans. Some praised it for its return to the band's classic sound, while others felt that it lacked the energy and creativity of their earlier work. Despite the mixed reception, "Curse of the Hidden Mirror" managed to reach number 186 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's title represents the band's fascination with mystical and supernatural themes, a common element in many of their songs.

What intrigued me about this product is that it’s one of the four colors under their Magic collection. I originally considered to purchase Oracle or Salem but the store I bought mine did not have them in stock. Another factor is that I want to try out a red shade since I heard that they last longer than other shade.

I had to wait a bit before I could apply this since I had to wait for the general community quarantine to kick in so that I could buy my bleach wash and the tools for dyeing. Water Aqua Eau, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Behentrimonium chloride, Glycerin, Stearalkonium chloride, Cetrimonium chloride, Carthamus tinctorius hybrid safflower seed oil, Sorbic acid, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum Fragrance, May contain CI 51004, CI 52015, CI 42600, CI 42510, CI 42520, CI 48056, CI 50240, CI 110825, CI 11270, CI 480539, CI 42525, CI 21000, CI 42000, Solvent Black 32, Basic Yellow 40, CI 48013, CI 48016, CI 56059, CI 12250, CI 60730, HC Blue 15, Basic Red 51, Basic Orange 31, Basic Yellow 87, CI 12719.

The album's title represents the band's fascination with mystical and supernatural themes, a common element in many of their songs. The hidden mirror is believed to represent a hidden truth or revelation, which is a recurring motif in the band's music. Musically, the album features a blend of hard rock and heavy metal, with some elements of progressive rock.

Review: Lunar Tides Charm

Though dressing up or looking witchy isn’t a requirement to be a witch, there’s nothing wrong with some aesthetic witchy looks. These can be sported by closet or baby witches without being too out there for their comfort and safety.

Plus, every witch wants to look glam, so why not right?

For starters, this is a review and completely unpaid. I’m just doing this because I like to do it. My word shouldn’t completely affect your judgment about the brand. So take it with a grain of salt.

Here’s the product text from their website.

Get an enchanting color with our new Magic Collection! Highly pigmented black-based colors with shimmering mica for a magical, multi-dimensional shade.

Magic Charm is a pink-black shade

* Light blonde or platinum hair is recommended for best results
* For even application, apply with a tint brush
* This is a semi-permanent hair dye
* Our dyes are non-damaging and do not require developer
* All our dyes are vegan & cruelty-free!
* Each bottle contains 4 oz. of dye

Our shades appear different in the bottle than they do on the hair. Please do a strand test before doing an all-over application.

What intrigued me about this product is that it’s one of the four colors under their Magic collection. I originally considered to purchase Oracle or Salem but the store I bought mine did not have them in stock. Another factor is that I want to try out a red shade since I heard that they last longer than other shade.

So why not right?

I bought this product during the quarantine and it took a lot of scouring around online shops whether they do any delivery. In the end, I settled with this shop named ilovetodye. I know the name’s pretty catchy and easy to remember. The owners were pretty accommodating and processed my other quickly. They also chose a courier that’s pretty fast at that time despite the lockdown.

I had to wait a bit before I could apply this since I had to wait for the general community quarantine to kick in so that I could buy my bleach wash and the tools for dyeing.

But it was certainly worth the wait!

The Good

Since the color is within the black-pink (no not the Korean girl group but it could be!), you may need to bleach your hair to a Level 8-10 for the best results. Though I’ve seen some people being able to dye their hair using this brand without bleaching their hair.

Here’s a video of a YouTuber that applied Lunar Hair Tides to her unbleached hair.

On my hair the pigmentation is actually really good. Up to this point, I’ve tried several brands (including boxed dyes, gasp) but they were hit and miss. The closest to satisfied I was with this were from locally produced vegan dyes (the stores weren’t available due to lockdown and lack of raw materials so they couldn’t manufacture).

I also asked around from friends and they said that Lunar Tides is a good choice since it’s the same price range as Manic Panic (as Arctic Fox is more expensive here and there are a few issues with its owner. Few is probably an understatement. But it’s up to you if you want to believe these.) I was also recommended this brand since it’s also vegan and cruelty-free, so it’s a win for me.

It starts off a dark and at every wash it becomes vibrant. I had a fear that it won’t stick but it did though it took several applications for an even coat. I’m surprised with my hair thickness and hair length, I managed to consume almost everything in that 4 oz. jar.

The Bad

Of course we also have to acknowledge that every product is not perfect. There are some flaws, if not extra leaps that you as a consumer have to take when using the product.

First the dye didn’t look black pink as I wanted it to be. I was exoecting more on the wine red spectrum but I ended up with a dragonfruit-like color. So yeah, take their statement of the color looking different on certain hairs as you will.

I was told it was because the undertones of my hair needed to be corrected with purple shampoo. So yeah, if you wanted a product accurate color you may need to wash your hair with purple shampoo/conditioner to correct the tone prior dyeing. But if you don’t have spare to purchase such products or they’re unavailable because of a pandemic, well…

Second, the amount of bleeding and staining is insane. That’s my biggest frustration with this. I thought the staining would only happen when I did the rinsing or washing with shampoo but it’s quite consistent even if I’m just using conditioner or cooling off my head in the shower. Stains in towels are okay but I’m low-key peeved about the t-shirt collar stains at the back of my neck.

It has stayed consistent for a while now.

Also sort of related, when I was cleaning off during initial application, the stain on my skin took about a week for it to clear off.

All in all, I’d given Lunar Tides Magic Charm around 3.5/5 stars. It’s pretty high up there comparing to previous brands I’ve tried like iroiro and one brand whose name escapes my mind. This could change in the near future!

The band's signature sound, characterized by Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma's distinctive vocal and guitar work, is present throughout the album. The songs range from heavy and energetic tracks like "Dance on Stilts" and "Out of the Darkness" to more melodic and atmospheric pieces like "See You in Black" and "Stone of Love". Lyrically, the album explores various themes, including love, loss, and the human condition. The lyrics often contain cryptic and metaphorical imagery, adding to the album's mystical atmosphere. Some standout tracks include "Harvest Moon", which deals with themes of mortality and the passage of time, and "Burnin' for You", a love song with a catchy chorus. Overall, "Boc Curse of the Hidden Mirror" is a solid addition to Blue Öyster Cult's discography, offering a mix of classic and new elements. While it may not be considered one of their strongest albums, it still showcases the band's musical talents and their ability to create captivating and thought-provoking songs..

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