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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 the right henna powder

How to choose the right henna powder

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There are a few things that are a must when choosing any henna powder: Fresh. You must always buy fresh henna powder. If you want a great stain, don’t just grab henna off the shelf (as you don’t know how long it may have been sitting there) Even from crop to crop you will notice that the freshest henna powder gives the best stain results. Body Art Quality. This means that the henna powder is the best quality since they…

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Henna in different Countries

Henna in different Countries

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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…

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How to choose the right henna shade

How to choose the right henna shade

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Want to use henna but aren’t sure where to start? Here is a simple guide on which henna to choose depending on what colour you wish to achieve.  What colour do you want to dye your hair? (and the kit you need from Hennacats shop) Henna red – Henna for hair kit Natural red brown  – Henna and indigo kit Natural dark brown – Henna and cassia kit Black – Henna and indigo kit Strawberry blonde – Henna and amla kit Brighten blonde hair – Amla for hair…

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Henna for parties

Henna for parties

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Henna is a fascinating and beautiful way to decorate the skin and has been a custom in many countries for thousands of years. Henna is used to celebrate significant events such as marriage or to add interest at festivals or parties. Henna can be a fun and safe activity for any party and here are examples of events you could hire a henna artist for: Birthday or anniversary celebrations Baby showers Children’s parties Bridal henna (for both traditional and non traditional…

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Henna benefits for your skin

Henna benefits for your skin

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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…

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Why use Cassia powder?

Why use Cassia powder?

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          Cassia obovata is just like henna but has a different light golden dye molecule which gives a lovely lustre to pale coloured hair. When you mix this green leaf powder with warm liquid it has a strong smell similar to that of mowed grass, and can give you all the benefits of henna without the colour results on darker hair tones (and it won’t stain your hands!) Hennacat’s certified organic fine cassia powder from Rajasthan:…

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Things to know before you use henna

Things to know before you use henna

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Henna is not temporary Henna is a permanent hair dye, the only way to remove it is to grow it out, therefore its always recommended to do a strand test first.   Messy/stains It will be messy and it does stain, but as they say you can’t make an omelette without breaking some eggs! Just make sure you wear gloves and cover surfaces, and all will be fine.  Its also wise to use a balm or Vaseline around your hairline…

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5 Things to remember when mixing henna for hair

5 Things to remember when mixing henna for hair

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1. Prepare 48 hours in advance Very important to remember: For optimum results you need to begin preparing your henna approximately 48 hours before you intend to use it. If you don’t give henna time to release its dye, or if you leave it languishing for too long, you will not get vibrant long-lasting stains. If the ambient temperature is warm (i.e. middle of summer in the UK), you will need around 24 hours, if it is cool you will…

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Henna for hair: Is henna bad for hair?

Henna for hair: Is henna bad for hair?

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No, henna isn’t bad for your hair, and for many people provides strengthening and conditioning properties. Many cosmetologists think it’s bad because they don’t know much about it and don’t know that there’s a difference between pure henna (BAQ=Body Art Quality) and henna that’s been mixed with other things that may be bad for hair. The henna itself isn’t the problem in that case, but rather the other chemicals that have been added. Some people will experience some dryness after…

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