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Henna has incredibly ancient origins, being used by ancient Sumerians thousands of years ago and even during prehistoric times to create cave paintings. The vibrant colours, finger painted on walls by early humans created the very first pieces of art and a means for the first forms of written stories and communication. It’s use as a dye or semi-permanent ink is its most famous quality and today when we think of henna, we mostly think of hair dye and body…
So summer is here – and henna on your feet looks great when barefoot on the beach or in sandals. Its also a good idea if you don’t want to commit to a permanent tattoo. Henna lasts up to two weeks if you look after it well, and you can get different designs each time. Henna is totally natural, safe and chemical free, and also has a cooling effect and is relaxing to have done – perfect on a warm day….
Many people are aware of henna due to the growing popularity of henna tattoos in the west, especially in the summer time. But did you know it also has cooling aspects to this special plant? It is believed that the practice of Mehandi started out as an answer to keeping cool in the warmer regions. When the desert people of the warm desert regions of Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat became aware of Henna’s cooling properties, they dipped their hands and…
Botanical Name: Lawsonia Inermis The Henna plant produces the renowned orange-red dye that has been used for centuries as hair colouring and body art and adornment. The name ‘henna’ is used for both the plant and the dye that is produced from crushing the plants leaves. The plant is a tall shrub or small tree, with multiple branches, growing up to 6 meters in ideal conditions. The green leaves are elliptical and approximately 5 cm long by 1.5cm wide. Henna flowers…
Bridal henna nights are a popular tradition in North Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Near East and South Asia. India In India, as a part of Hindu and Sikh weddings, henna is applied during wedding ceremonies. Traditionally it is thought that the darker the henna on the bride’s hand, the more intensely her husband will love her. It is an important part of many Hindu festivals (such as Karva Chauth and Diwali), as well as during…
Not only can henna be used for decorative body art on your skin, it can be used to treat the following conditions: Wounds One of the most notable uses of henna is for protecting the skin against infections and eliminating inflammation. Henna has been applied to burns, wounds, and scrapes for generations, not only because it can add a protective layer against foreign pathogens and substances, but also because it has natural cooling abilities that literally suck the heat from…
If you are tired of lining your brows with pencil every day, then try henna. Reds, browns and black tones can be created from natural henna so you can create a colour that is just right for you. Alternatively you can enhance the colour of your natural brow with a henna dye as it stains both the hair and the skin. Henna is a great natural alternative to other chemical dyes. It is easy to mix, can be used at…
Headaches are such a common ailment and many people suffer from them frequently. There are many different causes for headaches, and likewise many different remedies. Henna is an excellent home cure for headaches, particularly those caused by the sun. Hennaing your hair cools and soothes the scalp and personally, I have found it an excellent way to remove pain. Henna is a medicinal plant. Its bark and seeds are used in Unani and Ayurvedic medicines. Henna is a middle-sized shrub…
Henna isn’t just for colouring your hair or temporary tattoos, the Henna plant has many medicinal benefits. 1. Cooling agent Henna is a great cooling agent. When henna paste is applied to scrapes and burns it gives relief. You can also use this herb as a natural home remedy for lowering temperature when suffering from high fever or heat exhaustion. 2. Headaches The flowers of henna can be used to relieve headaches caused by heat stroke. Make a paste of…
Real henna is NOT black – Never has been and never will be The popularity of black tattoos and the specialist skills required to apply traditional henna body art (also known as mehndi) have led to many body artists around the world to use alternatives to natural henna – i.e. to gain a darker colour than the traditional mahogany colour and to enable a more straightforward application. Very sadly the alternative of choice is black hair dye, usually containing a…