Henna, also known as Mehedi, is a form of body art that has existed since ancient times. Henna (or Mehendi) is the application of a temporary form of skin decoration, in countries like India, Egypt, Iran, Pakistan, Syria, Morocco, Yemen, etc. It is typically employed for special occasions, particularly weddings. It is usually drawn on the hands and feet, where the color will be darkest

However, Henna decorations became fashionable, where they are sometimes called "henna tattoos".

The henna plant is a little tree that grows in hot climates such as northern Africa, the Middle East and southern Asia. The leaves of this plant are harvested, dried and ground into a fine powder. This powder is made into a paste and used to dye skin, hair and even your fingernails

Henna (also known as Mehndi) is an ancient Indian Body Art. It is used in creating designs and patterns on various parts of the body, though traditionally applied to the hands and feet of women preparing for special ceremonies like marriage. It is completely natural, non-permanent and painless.

This Body Art ( Henna Art) is a Painless temporary tattoos unike real tattoos as designs from Henna fade within 1 to 2 weeks.

Henna's color does not pass through into the dermis, it only stains the dead cells in the epidermis. Henna's color naturally makes the brick/red/brown stains, it usually takes 2-3 hours to get a good Henna stain (color) on the skin, and that (color) is quite harmless.

Pure Henna, with the help of heat, moisture and time, leaves a reddish brown stain on skin, first light, then darkening during the next 24 hours. The shade various according to the quality of Henna (paste) used, and the methods used when applying, and sometimes the colour can darken to almost black, but basically the colour is brown.

Henna painting has become very popular as a form of temporary tattoo and is liked by a lot. The best aspect of henna is that it is totally natural, made from a plant plant whose leaves are first dried and then crushed to make a fine powder. While applying, the powder is mixed with water. This makes henna totally safe to use. Along with that, its application is totally painless and the effect is temporary. You can use henna to get tattoos, without worrying about pain or infection. In case you are not satisfied with a particular tattoo, just wait for a few days. Its color will soon wash off and you can easily go for another design

Though there are no set patterns or designs for Henna, there are some popular designs that have been followed since ages. One of the most popular designs is a paisley that is often filled with a checkerboard pattern. Another popular pattern is a lovely peacock, with the sharp and curved beak and the corona on the head. Floral patterns are quite popular as well

How To Take Care of Henna?

Your design should last at a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 weeks depending on the thickness of the epidermis of your skin and on where the design is located.

Leave the paste on as long as up to 2-3 hours (or more if you can stand it). The longer the paste is kept on, the darker the design will be. After you peel of the paste, dip a Q-tip in some olive or Avocado oil and take off the remainder of the dry paste. Do not expose your new design to water in the first 5 hours after the design has been applied as the colour is still in its darkening process. The less exposed to water, soap or rubbing, the longer the designs will longer