WARNING : Never use BLACK HENNA

Never use BLACK HENNA. Don't even go near it. A chemical called PPD, present in black henna, can cause chemical burns on your skin. Escaping an allergic reaction the first time you use black henna does not mean that you will have the same luck next time. However, ultimately it is up to you to find out whether artists use black henna or not. This task is not easy, but interviewing your artist carefully will help.

Henna is NOT black.

Henna does NOT cause blisters and open sores.PPD black hair dye CAN cause blisters and sores.

There are several things marketed as "Black Henna", and some things believed to be "Black Henna". Some are very dangerous. Some are harmless. When para-phenylenediamine is used to make black temporary tattoos, often called “black henna”, it can cause blistering, open sores, scarring, and lifelong health problems.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mehndi

1) What is mehndi? It's an all encompassing word, basically mehndi refers to the henna powder, and the paste that is made with that powder, and the art of making designs on the skin with the paste, and the party that is held where people create designs. "A mehndi artist uses mehndi to do mehndi at a mehndi." Refer to our page for more detail.

(2) Is mehndi a religious custom? No, it's a cultural one, crossing the boundaries of religious differences. It is traditionally used at times of celebration to dress up, or any time women got together and wanted to beautify themselves. Suggesting that mehndi is religious to Hindus, Muslims, or Jews, would be like suggesting that nailpolish and eyeliner is religious to Christians. If you choose to have mehndi done, it should not offend anyone's religious sensibilities.

(3) Is mehndi just for women? Not anymore. Traditionally, the only males who would use mehndi were children (small boys young enough to be brought along with their mothers to mehndi parties), but today anyone can wear mehndi.

(4) Is mehndi painful? No, mehndi is placed on the skin, not imbedded in it with a needle like a tattoo.

(5) How long does it last? That varies depending on many factors such as your skin type, the mehndi mixture, how long you leave the paste on, and how often you wash the decorated area. The designs should last at least a few days, possibly up to a month.

(6) Do I need to do any other preparations? Make sure you have lots of paper towels handy (this can be messy!). I sometimes use surgical gloves, to avoid getting mehndi stains on my hands when working on someone else. Thoroughly wash and dry the area to be decorated beforehand. If you are new to applying mehndi, try sketching in your design with eyeliner first and then filling in the lines with mehndi (this makes mistakes less costly!).

(7) How do I make it darker? Leave the paste on longer. If the mud starts to flake off, and the colour seems too faint, try spritzing the area with lemon juice and sugar to keep it moist and sticky. When you scrape the paste off, try to avoid washing the decorated area with water for as long as possible, the design should continue to get darker.

(8) How do I get rid of my design fast? Think carefully before placing mehndi somewhere that is highly visible if you are not sure you will be comfortable with it being noticed. To speed up the fading process, wash the area often, with strong soap and a scrub brush. Use an exfoliating cream, or something with alpha-hydroxy. As a last resort, only if you are desperate, and you must be careful with this, you can scrub with a weak solution of bleach and water (this will take the design off right away, but it might also take your skin off, use lots of lotion after).

(9) Where can I get supplies? The smartest place to start is with your local Indian, Sri_Lankan or Middle-eastern grocer or clothing stores (this way you won't pay shipping charges, and you can probably get some advice as well).

Difference between Henna and Mehndi

Mehndi is the traditional art of adorning the hands and feet with a paste made from the finely ground leaves of the henna plant. The term refers to the powder and paste, and the design on the skin, as well as the party or ceremony.
Henna is a small shrub called hawsonia inermis, and is also know as Henne, Al-Khanna, Al-henna, Jamaica Mignonette, Mendee, Egyptian Privet, and Smooth Lawsonia. Henna grows in hot climates and is found in India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Persia, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan and other North African, Asian and Middle Eastern countries. The leaves, flowers, and twigs are ground into a fine powder, then mixed with hot water.
Various shades are obtainable by mixing with the leaves of other plants, such as indigo. Tea, coffee, cloves, tamarind, lemon, sugar, and various oils are also used to enhance the colour and longevity of design.

The Essence of Mehndi

We humans are fascinated with body decoration right since the beginning of life on earth. It is believed that early human cave dwellers braided seashells into their hair and wore bone necklaces. This art kept on improving with time and later Stone Age civilizations painted their hair and bodies with plant and mineral dyes. This colouring of bodies suggested group membership or rank which they belonged to. Gradually, symbolic body painting or colouring became a magical part of hunting rituals, religious festivals, and ceremonies.

Leg Patterns

Hand Patterns

Girl Band

Henna

Mehndi Design 2

Roses

My Favourite Piece of Art

The picture above represents a mordern but shy, traditional n strong woman.

Eyes and Smile - reflect the shyness which is essential in all women.

Standing near the roots - shows that she is the foundation for a successful venture {in this case we can see that the trees leaves are Green ie Healthy. Hand on the truck showz support frm her side.

Hair - as if she is standing facing the wind directly, reflects that she may look fragile but can bear even the toughest when its being thrown at her, with a smile n stand strong.

Clothes - traditional with a touch of mordern day tech.

The reason y i love this piece of art is that its just what a woman is all about.

Cute Dolls

Cute Dolls

Flowers

Flowers

Henna Design 1

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Favourite Saying

Most Importantly!!!

"Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like you do when nobody's watching."