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Henna Body Art
Henna or Hinna, as it's known in Arabic, is also known by other names such as Mehndi (Sanskrit), and it's Latin name: Lawsonia inermis.
The henna plant is a dwarf shrub that produces fragrant white, pink or yellow flowers. The scent from these flowers is very intoxicating, and has a sweet, earthy fragrance with rich floral undertones.
Henna is one of the oldest and most prized scents of the ancient world. Best known by the name Henna Attar, and still available today, henna blends well with Sandalwood or Rose.
Harvested twice a year, henna thrives in warm climates. Countries such as Pakistan, Morocco, Iran and India are all well
known for their superior henna.
Henna is one of the oldest and most prized scents of the ancient world. Best known by the name Henna Attar, and still available today, henna blends well with Sandalwood or Rose.
Harvested twice a year, henna thrives in warm climates. Countries such as Pakistan, Morocco, Iran and India are all well
known for their superior henna.
The leaves of the henna plant are dried, crushed into a powder and made into a paste that is applied to the body to dye the skin. Henna leaves contain a dye molecule known as Lawsone. The longer the henna paste is left on the skin, the better it will stain. Henna will leave a light stain on your skin within a few seconds, and a darker stain when left on for several hours.
After being left on the skin for 6 to 12 hours, you will see an orange colored stain left on your skin. Do not despair!!!! Your stain will get darker. The stain will deepen into a rich crimson color over the next 24-48 hours. The resulting color darkens according to the quality of henna used, how long you left the paste on and your body’s own chemistry. Hands and feet will stain better than other areas of the body. The stain may last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks .
Henna is one of the oldest plants known to history, and is very safe for skin.
Henna does not come in different colors and henna is not black!! Any pictures contained here or shown on this website where the henna looks black, are pictures taken with the henna paste still on the skin. "Black Henna" usually contains a nasty chemical called PPD that ca cause blistering, scaring and other serious health problems. Never use anything called "Black Henna' or "Black Mehndi" as it could harm both Artist and Client.
Henna is one of the oldest plants known to history, and is very safe for skin.
Henna does not come in different colors and henna is not black!! Any pictures contained here or shown on this website where the henna looks black, are pictures taken with the henna paste still on the skin. "Black Henna" usually contains a nasty chemical called PPD that ca cause blistering, scaring and other serious health problems. Never use anything called "Black Henna' or "Black Mehndi" as it could harm both Artist and Client.
A special thanks to Mr. Osman Ali at Abid & Co. in Pakistan, for the photos of henna fields, plants & henna transportation.
We were given exclusive rights to use the photos on our website. No other use is authorized.
For more on the history of henna,
visit our Henna and History page.
Henna Stain Progression
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