.Henna, which is predominantly tied to
Indian cultures and religions, has also been sported by a number of celebrities including Madonna, Demi Moore, Drew Barrymore, Gwen Stefani, and even Frodo himself, Elijah Wood. In order to be used commercially, the leaves of the Henna plant are ground into a fine powder. It is then mixed with water to create a paste that can be used in various beauty
applications such as body art, hair dye, and nail polish. Let’s have a closer look at each of these applications that have trended extensively across the globe.
Mehndi Body Art is Beautiful
One of the most common beauty applications of henna is the creation of beautiful temporary body art. The henna is applied to the skin in paste form and when washed off, leaves behind a
striking design reminiscent of a tattoo. These designs typically last between two and four weeks. Your design can be as basic or as intricate as you want it to be. While detailed floral designs are always popular, there is no rulebook that states what design you can and can’t have. Even if your own skills are nothing to...