Candles

Find the Right Candle for the Moment

A tiny tealight, a tall coloured candle and a sculpted dragon made from wax may all technically be candles, but they're probably being bought for very different reasons.

That's what makes the Hello Indigo Halo collection fun to browse.

There are straightforward candles for burning, colours traditionally associated with different intentions, scented tealights, chakra designs and sculptural pieces that can become part of the décor before they're ever lit.

Coloured Candles & the Meanings People Give Them

Colour has been given symbolic meaning in spiritual, religious and folk traditions around the world, although those associations aren't identical across every culture or practice.

In modern candle rituals, people often choose a colour to represent the intention they're working with.

The HIH fluted candle range reflects some familiar contemporary associations, including black for protection, white for cleansing, red for passion, pink for love, brown for grounding, yellow for positivity and purple for spirituality.

There are also gold, silver, blue, orange and green options with their own named intentions.

You don't have to use coloured candles ceremonially. Sometimes the right colour is simply the one that looks best on the table.

Browse our 25cm Fluted Candles collection for individual candles and packs in a wide range of colours.

When the Candle Is Also the Decoration

Some candles are clearly designed to have a personality before a match goes anywhere near them.

The Molded & Shaped Candles collection currently includes flowers and roses alongside rabbits, cats, owls, skulls, goddesses, voodoo dolls, fairies and even a hatching dragon.

These are useful when you're choosing a candle as part of a display or giving one as a gift because the shape becomes part of the appeal.

If you do decide to burn an intricately shaped candle, remember that sculptural wax doesn't always melt as predictably as a conventional pillar candle. Use an appropriate heat-resistant surface or holder and allow space for wax to move as the shape changes.

Chakra Candles: Seven Colours in One Design

Chakra candles bring several colours together rather than focusing on one.

HIH's Chakra Candles collection takes inspiration from the familiar modern seven-chakra colour system, with layered candles and coloured tealights that can be incorporated into meditation, yoga, intention-setting or personal ritual.

The chakra concept itself has much older roots in Indian religious and philosophical traditions. The neat rainbow sequence commonly used on modern chakra products is a later interpretation rather than the complete historical story.

That distinction doesn't make the modern symbolism less meaningful to people who use it; it simply gives the colours some useful context.

Scented Candles for a Different Kind of Experience

Not every candle in the range is primarily about colour or shape.

HIH's Intention & Smudge section currently includes White Sage, Palo Santo and Sandalwood tealights, as well as White Sage and Palo Santo candles in tins. These bring fragrance into the experience and may be chosen for home fragrance, meditation or personal ritual.

If fragrance and ritual are what you're looking for, browse our Intention & Smudge Candles collection.

Tealights: Small Candles with Plenty of Uses

Tealights are useful precisely because they're small.

They can sit inside decorative candle holders, form part of a table arrangement, add candlelight to a smaller space or provide the heat source required by compatible oil burners and other fragrance accessories.

HIH's tealight range isn't limited to plain candles either. Current options include chakra colours and scented varieties alongside more decorative designs.

Always check that the candle is suitable for the holder or burner you're using rather than assuming every tealight-sized product works with every accessory.

The Holder Can Change the Whole Look

Sometimes choosing the candle is only half the decision.

Natural crystal, Himalayan salt, glass and sculptural holders can turn a small flame into a much more noticeable display.

Our Candle Holders & Tools collection includes crystal and salt pieces alongside carved hands, Buddha and dragon designs, glass holders and useful accessories such as candle snuffers.

Match the holder to the candle size and always place burning candles on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from flammable materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which candles are best for adding colour to a room?

The 25cm fluted candles come in a particularly broad range of colours, while Chakra Candles combine several colours in one design. Sculptural candles are another good choice when you want the candle itself to become part of the décor.

Which candles make interesting gifts?

Shaped candles are particularly fun when you know someone's interests, with designs ranging from flowers and animals to skulls, fairies and dragons. Chakra, scented and intention candles can also make thoughtful choices when they suit the recipient.

Can I choose a candle purely by colour?

Absolutely. Traditional colour meanings can add another layer if they interest you, but there is no requirement to use every coloured candle for a ritual or spiritual purpose.

What can I pair with candles for a gift or display?

A suitable candle holder is the most practical starting point. Depending on the person or space, candles can also work beautifully alongside crystals, incense, statues or other decorative pieces.