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Where can I buy henna in the UK?

Where can I buy henna in the UK?

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Hennacat supplies henna powder, body art kits, hair kits, herbals, incense, readymade paste cones, oils and accessories. Henna powder: Organic Rajisthani Henna Power – Hennacat Premium Organic Rajasthani Henna is carefully sourced from Rajasthan, the premium henna producing area of India. One of the best premium henna powders available, this beautifully sifted powder mixes into a smooth paste suitable for the most intricate of mehndi body art or tightly curled hair. I always order small quantities of this henna, which…

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Organic henna powder

Organic henna powder

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At the heart of it all, henna is a natural plant based product like any other including spices, herbs, fruit and vegetables. The difference is also the same with its growing process, henna can be grown both organically and with the use of chemicals, pesticides and hormones. ‘Certified Organic’ means that the processes have been rigorously checked throughout the whole of the production stage, including from the provenance of the seed, to the soil, to growing and to harvest, each…

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How long does henna stay on your skin?

How long does henna stay on your skin?

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Henna tattoos are the best replacement to traditional permanent tattoos. Although, henna tattoos have several benefits they also require numerous steps and measures to give a pleasing and beautiful decor to your body by achieving its full colour. Along with using a fresh henna cone, ensuring the quality of henna is very important. The colour of henna stains start developing after the removal of henna paste but the darkest colour of henna is developed in 4-5 days. Hence, avoid the use…

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Is henna safe?

Is henna safe?

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We absolutely love Henna but its important to keep your wits about you and be aware of what you are buying and using. There are different types of Henna to avoid and to trust.  We have outlined some of the main whys and wherefores below but the general rule of thumb is that 100% pure henna stains skin in some colour between orange, red, burgundy, brown or coffee. Traditional pure henna rarely causes any difficulty on the unbroken skin of…

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How to Henna in winter

How to Henna in winter

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With winter fast approaching, its worth remembering that if you are using henna, the temperature needs to be warm for the best dye release. Too cold and you won’t get the results you really want to achieve.  15 degrees centigrade to 21 degrees centigrade is the ideal temperature.  Long release hennas such as Jamila powder can take 48 hours or more. When mixing henna this winter, keep this in mind so you continue to get great stains from your henna….

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Summer henna feet

Summer henna feet

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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….

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Mother’s Day henna body art

Mother’s Day henna body art

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Mums to be can celebrate Mother’s day too, with henna body art on their baby bumps! Natural henna is derived from the plant and with no added chemicals is totally safe to use during pregnancy as body art (and for hair dye too). Natural henna for use as a skin dye is often mixed with lemon juice and essential oils. You may want to check that the oils used are safe in pregnancy. It takes more than several hours for…

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The five things to remember when mixing henna for body art

The five things to remember when mixing henna for body art

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 1. Choose your henna carefully Make sure you choose your henna well. It must be: Fresh – always check the date if buying off the shelf Body Art Quality – referred to as BAQ Finely sifted – no dirt, grit or sticks in the powder! Pure – must contain no pesticides or chemicals Consider colour – while all henna stains a reddish brown, different regions do produce subtle differences 2. Prepare 48 hours in advance Very important to remember: For…

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How to choose henna for body art

How to choose henna for body art

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There are a few things to take into consideration when choosing any henna powder: Fresh You must always buy fresh henna powder if you want a good stain.  Even from crop to crop you will notice that the freshest henna powder gives the best stain results. If you are buying off the shelf, check the date on it. Body Art Quality Often referred to as BAQ henna. This means that the henna powder is the best quality since they take…

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Henna Traditions and Symbolism

Henna Traditions and Symbolism

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An ancient form of body adornment, henna designs have many significant meanings. Hands ~ the most popular and long-lasting area of the body. Palm ~ designs invoke images of opening and offering (usually sun, flower, mandala) Back of hand ~ acts as a shield-closing, defending, clenching-symbolising protection. According to Eastern Indian Palmistry Right hand ~ Male, Projective Left hand ~ Female, Receptive Feet ~ the tops stain deeply & are long-lasting. The feet are recognized as a point of divine…

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