How to Make a Henna Tattoo Last

Henna tattoos or Mehndi are beautiful temporary tattoos. They begin orange and over time fade to a reddish brown. These tattoos are popular on the hands, though many people put them elsewhere on the body. Henna tattoos will last 1 to 4 weeks, and average about 2 weeks. There are some things you can do to make henna tattoos last longer, though nothing will stop it from disappearing completely.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Use a soap that doesn't exfoliate the skin where you have your henna tattoo. Try to avoid washing the area, or decrease the amount of times you wash your henna tattoo, especially if you have a henna tattoo on your hands.

2. Apply a vegetable oil twice a day to your henna tattoo to help it last. Rub it in well, and allow the oil to air dry. Do not use a cloth towel to scrub the oil into your skin.

3. Consider prepping the area where you'll get the henna tattoo before you get it. Some experts recommend applying vegetable oil to the area before getting your henna tattoo to help it last longer.

4. Think about the place where you'll get the henna tattoo. Henna tattoos on the hands don't last long since the hands are constantly being washed. If you get a henna tattoo on your arm or on another part of your body, especially if that body part is covered by clothes, it will last longer.

Resources

• Go to EarthHenna for more information.
• Go to SpiritVision for more information.