Henna By Elyse

Getting henna is a very relaxing! Be ready to sit back, slow down and enjoy the experience. Henna paste is applied to the skin using a henna cone (like a mini pastry bag). The paste will take 15 to 30 minutes to fully dry. Once dry, the paste should remain on the skin for at least six hours (or even overnight!) to allow the dye to penetrate as many layers of skin as possible. The longer the paste is left on the skin before removal, the longer the stain will last. To remove paste, scratch it off with your nails or the back of a butter knife—do not use water. Avoid getting a fresh henna stain wet for at least 12 hours after paste removal, if possible. Apply olive, coconut or any plant-based oil to the henna stain to moisturize it and before getting it wet to protect it. Oil may help remove stubborn bits of paste from the skin, too. The stain will appear bright orange at first and darken to its final color 24 to 36 hours after paste removal.

Elyse Sadtler is an Internationally Certified Natural Henna Artist based in the rolling hills of Northwest Connecticut. After being introduced to henna by an Indian friend, she became passionate about this ancient art form. In 2017, she founded Henna By Elyse. As a self-taught professional, she enjoys experimenting with various design elements from intricate Indian patterns to geometric Moroccan motifs. A state certified educator by trade, Elyse puts her love of teaching to use by offering workshops and classes to teach others about this beautiful form of body art. Henna allows for endless creative expression, and she enjoys sharing it with others!

Workspace and Procedures:

Setup: The Client will provide a flat, stable table (at least two feet by two feet in area) and two (2) chairs for the Artist to use.

Location: If the event is outside, Artist will work outside in fair weather in temperatures between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. If the outside temperature is below 60 degrees or above 90 degrees, the Client is required to provide the Artist with an indoor workspace. If the Artist is outside, the Client will provide a shaded place out of the sun in which to work. In the case of inclement weather, the Client is required to provide the Artist with an indoor workspace.

All indoor workspaces must be climate controlled with heat and/or air conditioning as is appropriate for the weather of the season.

Environment: The work environment must have adequate lighting. All activities that cause excessive, repetitive and sustained movement (i.e. dancing, sports) are prohibited within 30-foot radius of the workspace. All noise (i.e. talking, music) must be kept sufficiently reduced so as not to exceed 50 decibels.

Supplies: The Artist will provide all tools and materials necessary related to applying henna.

Breaks: The Artist will take one 15-minute break every two hours.

Food: The Client is required to provide the Artist with a meal for all events lasting four (4) or more hours.