About Mehndi
Mehndi /
Henna is a dye procured from a tree Lawsonia
leaves. It is dried and mixed with boiling water. The leaves of the
tree are
gathered green and are placed in the shade to dry gradually. Henna
powder is
made by pounding off henna leaves. Henna artist makes paste by adding
water,
and sometime eucalyptus oil, to make Henna paste.
Henna is then filled in
‘Henna cone’ and applied on hands, and feet, to
create beautiful henna design.
Art of henna designing practiced for several centuries. It is an
ancient form
of body art which is believed to be originated from the Asia region.
Henna
design turns dark brown or reddish brown when it
dries. One should apply lemon sugar solution on design, after
half-an-hour or
so, to seal the design. For best results, let dried henna fall of your
hand and
keep your hands away from water for at least 6-8 hours. Henna design
generally
lasts 1-2 weeks.
FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. Is it painful to get henna
tattoo done ?
A. No. It’s not painful at all. It’s a relaxing
experience.
Q. Is it permanent?
A. No. henna tattoo is temporary and stays on your skin for
about 8-10 days depending on your skin type and use of water
after getting a stain.
Q. Does Henna have allergic
reaction?
A. Henna is the safest natural cosmetic and people hardly
get any reaction. You should inform Henna artist if you are allergic to
eucalyptus oil or lemon sugar solutions though. You can also get a
small henna
patch before getting henna art work if you never had henna before.
Q. Where do you get the
darkest stain?
A. You get darkest stain on palms.
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