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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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How is henna used?

How is henna used?

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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…

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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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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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How to remove Henna

How to remove Henna

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We (obviously) love henna! But you may not necessarily want it hanging around on your fingernails and hands after application.  Henna is derived from the leaves of the Henna plant which seeps into the top layer of the skin, resulting in a semi-permanent stain which usually lasts for around 14 days but sometimes, you may want it removing before it fades naturally. Here is the best and way we have found to remove henna. You will need: Lemon Bowl Cotton…

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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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Henna body art: Halloween Henna

Henna body art: Halloween Henna

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It’s that time of year, leading up to Halloween, that all the kids are deciding on their spooky outfits for trick or treating and adults are planning parties. Halloween has become bigger and bigger in the UK and has become quite an event for both children and adults. If you want to try something a little different this year why not book a henna artist for your Halloween party to create creepy designs on your guests, or alternatively buy a…

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Henna body art: Henna aftercare

Henna body art: Henna aftercare

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Follow these tips to maintain and prolong your new henna / mehndi, and to achieve a deeper coloured stain. Let the henna dry thoroughly – this could take around 30 minutes to 1 hour before its dry enough that you don’t have to worry about it smudging. Leave the henna on for as long as possible – the longer you leave it the darker the colour will develop. Keep on for a minimum of 1 hour, and if possible keep…

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Henna Body Art: How to create your own body art with Henna

Henna Body Art: How to create your own body art with Henna

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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 body art: The science of henna – how does it stain the skin?

Henna for body art: The science of henna – how does it stain the skin?

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Henna produces Lawsone, a red-orange dye molecule that is mainly concentrated in the leaves of henna, especially in the petioles. This molecule has an affinity or attraction for bonding with protein, and has been used for many purposes such as dyeing protein-rich substances such as skin, hair, fingernails, leather, silk and wool. Henna paste, made from the crushed leaves of the henna plant, is used for making temporary tattoos. Uncrushed henna leaves do not stain the skin since lawsone molecules…

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