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Month: September 2015

How to create your own body art with Henna

How to create your own body art with Henna

Creating your own henna tattoo, or creating designs on others can be fun, and isn’t too tricky if you start off with some simple designs. Hennacat has some great starter kits you can order that has everything you need including a sheet of designs, and currently there is also a Halloween starter kit with creepy designs. These starter kits come with ready to mix henna and all you need to provide is lemon juice. The henna can be applied freehand…

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Henna for a new you!

Henna for a new you!

So the nights are drawing in and we are all trying to resist putting the heating on for a little longer.  Some people can get a little down when summers over, but how about being inspired by all the beautiful autumnal colours and using some henna on your hair for a new look for the season. Henna gives a beautiful red sheen to your hair, perfect for this season if you fancy a revamp!  It also super conditions your hair…

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Henna tattoos for kids

Henna tattoos for kids

Henna is a plant with small, dark green, scented leaves. The leaves are dried and ground down into a powder. After adding liquids (usually lemon and essential oils or tea) to loosen the mix, it is piped or painted on to the body in elaborate patterns. Henna is totally natural, safe and chemical free so can be used to create temporary tattoos that kids (and parents) will love. It will make a change from the usual face painting and will…

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Henna for hair: getting rid of head lice – chemical free

Henna for hair: getting rid of head lice – chemical free

So the kids are back at school, and it’s just a matter of time before that dreaded notice goes up at the school warning all parents to check their children for head lice that are doing the rounds. Head lice spread fast at school as young children are always having contact with each other. It’s a myth that lice jump from head to head, they don’t, in fact they are only passed on by direct contact. This is easily done…

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