How to Choose a Henna Design

Henna art is a unique way to decorate your body and make a statement about your personality. Henna is a safe, natural and impermanent way to create body art. Despite the popularity of henna, it's often difficult to decide which henna design to choose. If you're considering a henna tattoo, you should decipher the most appropriate henna design for your personality.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Consider the occasion that you plan on attending after receiving your henna tattoo. For instance, if you must attend an office event, you should choose a more discreet design than if you're going to a party at the beach.

2. Look through henna designs with your ink artist. Seeing a variety of designs helps you to find the right one for your body type and personality.

3. Decide on a color for your design. Henna comes in a variety of colors, including red, orange, burgundy, brown and khaki. Red is ideal for your hands and your feet because it shows up best there

4. Determine the amount of money you have to spend on a design. Henna designs can be as cheap as $5, but cost depends on the size and intricacy of the design.

5. Figure out the amount of time you're willing to dedicate to the design. The larger the design, the longer the ink design takes to create. Henna usually takes 15 to 30 minutes to dry completely.

Tips & Warnings

• Henna designs last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. The duration of the design depends on the amount of times that you wash your skin with soap and water.
• Black henna is usually unnatural. If you're seeking a natural design, avoid black.