How to Pick an Arabic Henna Design
Brides in India and the Middle East historically wore henna tattoos for their wedding ceremonies. Supposedly, the longer a woman's tattoo remained, the longer her marriage would last. Today, henna tattoo designs from various countries are worn for many occasions.
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Instructions
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Browse books of Arabic henna designs, which include many types of flowers with various freestyle painted accents. For the more modern henna fans, there are hearts, swirls and paisley designs to choose from.
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Choose where you want to wear the design. The location may affect which pattern you choose. For example, tattoos on hands fade quicker if you wash them frequently, so you might wear the henna art on your wrists or feet instead.
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Decide on a simple or complex pattern. Arabic henna art calls for dark ink, which can stain your skin for days or weeks.
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Consider your personality and skin tone when you decide on a henna design. If you're on the quiet side, you may want to choose a small pattern. If you have a light skin tone, henna will stand out more, and this may be a factor in where you choose to place it.
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Search for a professional henna artist if you're attending a special event, wearing revealing shoes and you want to show off a henna tattoo. Arabic henna applications for the feet are elaborate, such as those taken from Arabic paintings and carvings. The more experienced the artist, the more intricate the designs can be.
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Tips & Warnings
Henna paste for Arabic henna designs is darker than that used in other countries because it mixes tea, instead of water, with the henna paste and lemon juice.
