How to Get a Henna Tattoo
Depending on where you live, you may be able to find a henna tattoo artist who specializes in applying these natural and temporary body decorations. If you have the flair and flexibility or are unable to find a nearby henna tattoo specialist, you might want to try your hand at applying the natural products on your own hands or other body parts. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Learn the different names for henna tattooing, some of which are mehndi, mehandi and mendhi.
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Find out exactly what ingredients are in the henna mixture before you put it (or let someone else put it) on your skin.
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Conduct a skin test with the exact henna mixture that will be used for your tattoo, leaving it on as long as you would an actual tattoo.
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Wait a couple of days to observe your skin's reaction to the mixture before decorating your body with henna.
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Paint patterns on your body with the mixture unless it was irritated by the test.
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Leave the mixture on longer for darker patterns.
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Brush off the dried henna. The pattern will darken over the next few days and last for a couple of weeks.
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Tips & Warnings
Using pure henna powder and other natural products, such as lemon and sugar, in the tattoo mixture may prevent or limit skin irritation.
Use rubbing alcohol and cotton balls to cleanse your skin of any natural oil-based products like lotion. The henna will not adhere to oily skin.
Pure henna powder is green, and a pure henna mixture will color the skin shades of red, brown and orange.
Studying the history of mehndi can help you appreciate the beauty and significance of this body art form and inspire you to adorn yourself with safe products and sensual designs.
Avoid getting henna on your clothes or other items that you do not want to stain.
Harsh chemicals, which may burn your skin, are sometimes added to a henna mixture or applied directly to the skin to create different colors or make the tattoo last longer.
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hennabyheather
Jan 24, 2011
Be sure to mix your own henna paste! Most pre-packaged pastes have mysterious and/or dangerous additives. Kits like those available from Artistic Adornment, that are put together by professional, experienced henna artists, are best. -
orientalhenna
Jul 17, 2009
If you get henna on fabrics treat the area with a powerful stain remover immediately. Let stand for a few minutes and scrub with a toothbrush and rinse with cold water. For me Shout stain remover always work.
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HennaCaravan
Feb 24, 2008
Be sure to use fresh body art quality henna, therapeutic essential oils, not aromatherapy grade, clean your skin well, strain your lemon juice , leave the henna on 4-6 hours, avoid water for 24 hours, and you should have good results. These tips will help you achieve great henna
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HennaCaravan
Feb 24, 2008
Be sure to use fresh body art quality henna, therapeutic essential oils, not aromatherapy grade, clean your skin well, strain your lemon juice , leave the henna on 4-6 hours, avoid water for 24 hours, and you should have good results. These tips will help you achieve great henna
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HennaCaravan
Feb 24, 2008
Be sure to use fresh body art quality henna, therapeutic essential oils, not aromatherapy grade, clean your skin well, strain your lemon juice , leave the henna on 4-6 hours, avoid water for 24 hours, and you should have good results. These tips will help you achieve great henna
