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…
While your henna body art tattoo is drying it is important not to smudge it, however if this does happen here’s what to do. If the smudge occurs while the henna is being applied, act fast and remove the smudged area with a dry napkin or cotton swab first, then with a wet napkin or cotton swab. Dry the area completely and reapply the henna If however the smudge occurs after the henna has started to stain the skin, you…
Place the powered henna into a ceramic, plastic, glass or stainless steel bowl. Use warm liquid to mix the henna paste, either warm water or brewed tea. Add a dash of lemon juice to oxidise the dye. Blend well with a spoon until you have a thick paste the consistency of yoghurt. This will be a messy mixture, and it will stain any surface it gets on. It may be a good idea to wear gloves, and you should immediately…
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…
This short video demonstrates how to draw a simple tiny celtic dragon design in henna. Why not buy a henna kit and have a go at this design yourself? ‘ If you would like to buy henna supplies please visit my shop.
This short video demonstrates how to draw a simple tiny celtic dragon design in henna.
This short video demonstrates how to draw a simple seahorse design in henna. This is one of my most popular designs for young girls at school fairs and other events. As you can see from this video it is very quick to do which is really useful as very young children don’t like to sit still for too long! You could embellish it by placing a jewel for the seahorse’s eye and sprinkling glitter on the finished design. There is…
This short video demonstrates how to draw a simple pretty heart and floral design in henna. Why not buy a ‘cone of your own‘ and have a go at this pretty little design? If you would like to buy henna supplies including the henna paste and powder used in this video, please visit my shop.
This short video demonstrates how to draw a simple tcute owl design in henna. This is one of my most popular designs for young boys at school fairs and other events. As you can see from this video it is very quick to do which is really useful as very young children don’t like to sit still for too long! Why not buy some henna and try this design out for yourself? I’d love to know what you think, and…
So now you have mixed your henna you need to decant it into cones! You can make a large cone from the same material that you make your small cones with. Or you can buy some ‘big blue’ cones from me to use. They make decanting henna into applicators a lot easier and a lot less messy! The ‘big blue’ cones can also be used to store henna in your fridge or freezer. I am able to fit a 100g…