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For more than 5000 years, people in India, Pakistan, Africa, and the Middle East have been applying henna, also known as mehndi in Hindi and Urdu. People who lived in scorching desert settings used it at first for its built-in cooling abilities. The palms of the hands and soles of the feet would be dipped into a paste. It was also utilized topically for therapeutic purposes to alleviate conditions like stomach problems, burns, headaches, and open wounds. Henna's use evolved to become decorative when it was discovered that the paste left a transient stain on the skin because the plant contains lawsone, a reddish-orange dye that binds to the keratin present in skin. Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is a plant-based dye created from the henna tree, also known as Egyptian privet, and mignonette tree. Henna artists make paste for body art out of these dried, powdered leaves of the plant and also mix some essential oils for darker stains. Henna was also more widely available to people from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Nowadays, henna is primarily applied during happy social gatherings to mark special occasions like weddings and birthdays. In certain cultures, the darker the henna stain, the greater the love between two people. The henna paste represents good health and success in marriage.
About Henna Artist
Vanshika Chikara is a professional henna artist besides being a decor designer, who has a Bachelor's degree in fine arts. She is skilled in creating fine lines in both classical and contemporary styles, and customizing henna designs is no problem for her. She's been doing henna art since she was a child, and henna is a tradition that's often followed in her homeland in weddings, festivals, and special occasions.
‘’One should never let their creativity die because this is something that makes you feel more alive,” she says, and believes.
FAQ
What do I need to provide you with?
I would need 2 (adult) chairs, a good size table (kitchen table)and a small waste in a well lit area. If the event is outdoors, a shaded area would be best to stay out of direct sunlight.
Is henna edible?
Henna is not approved for consumption by the FDA, and eating it is not recommended. Cajeput essential oil, commonly used in henna paste, can also be harmful to cats.
How does it work?
Henna uses natural processes to dye the upper layers of skin, thanks to the lawsone molecule it contains. For optimal results, the henna paste must remain moist and in contact with the skin for a certain amount of time, and heat can deepen the color of the stain.
Is henna a tattoo? Does it hurt?
Henna designs are not tattoos; they only dye the outermost skin layers and do not involve needles. The application process is relaxing and enjoyable, feeling similar to having pudding painted onto the skin.
How long will it last?
Henna will last until the skin it dyes exfoliates. This is typically 1-3 weeks, with an average of about 10 days. However, henna can last as long as 8 weeks on the thick soles of your feet, or go away as quickly as 3-4 days on very thin parts of your skin (like your face).
Is henna safe?
Yes! Henna is 100% natural and one of the safest cosmetics used. Allergies are rare, but a patch test is recommended for sensitive skin. Citrus allergies are more common than henna allergies.
What’s the difference between henna and mehndi?
Henna and mehndi are both used to describe henna tattoos, with henna being an English word derived from the Arabic al hinna, and mehndi originating from the Sanskrit word mendhikā.