Henna, a powder obtained from the crushed leaves of henna plant
is found in Iran, India, Pakistan and North Africa called HAWSONIA
INERMIS. The plant contain Lawsonia pure natural substance. The
leaves of the henna plant are ground into a fine powder; then mixed
with hot water. The paste is placed into a plastic cone and used for
applying on the skin. It
is completely natural and chemical free (nontoxic). It is fun, exotic,
beautiful and as simple or detailed as you want it to be.
After the henna paste is laid out on the skin, a mixer of lemon juice
and sugar is dabbed over the paste to get it to stay longer. This step
is helpful but not mandatory.The color or intensity of the tattoo depends on how long you leave the
paste on the skin and also depends on the warmth of your body. In
general, the color lasts one to three weeks.
The whole act of henna decoration is a wonderful experience in itself.
It is a royal and elaborate experience as in the bridal designs or it
can be a brief but joyful part of a bigger gathering. Henna designs are divided in different patters.
