Patel Mehndi Traditions

Henna is plant (Lawson) that has a dye in the leaves which stains your skin. Henna also known as Mehndi stains skin just as clothing color stains a clothes .. think of how tie dye is done.. I will apply henna in patterns on people’s skin whether it’s the hands, back, shoulder, neck, feet, etc...which will leave a temporary stain when the paste falls off.  The henna stain will be a bright orange color when the paste comes off, and that stain will darken to a dark red/maroon or brown color sometimes even looks black depending on how your skin takes the stain within 48 hours. (It all depends on how you also take care of it)

Henna patterns on skin last from 7-10 days. Henna lasts longest on palms and soles as that is the thicker skin on the body.  Henna lasts briefly on upper arms, backs, and faces. Henna is NOT a tattoo, please do not get this confused. Henna patterns are not permanent nor do we work with needles. After applying the henna it should stay on the skin for several hours or over night for the best possible stain.  Avoid Water During This Time.

Dark brown or red is the normal color for henna.  Henna is Not Black!  Any henna paste that quickly stains skin black has PPD in it, and that can cause severe allergic reactions, blistering and scarring.  Do not EVER hire a henna artist who uses “Black Henna”.   Other ingredients we use in henna paste that may cause skin irritation are eucalyptus, lavender, and clove oil. Natural henna has a very high level of safety, and allergic reactions are very rare.

When booking an appointments first hour non refundable deposit required

Bright light pointing at or on the table for accurate designs in a location where table will not be bumped .