Freshly applied henna paste on the palm.
What is Henna?
Henna, also known as mehndi, is made from the crushed dried leaves of the Lawsonia inermis plant. It is mixed with liquids to make a paste, then applied to the skin.
Lawsone is the red-orange dye molecule that is found in the leaves of the henna plant. This is what creates a beautiful stain on the skin.
How long does it last?
Henna looks different on everyone.
Body chemistry, temperature, and location on the body have a lot to do with how long the stain will last.
Most stains will last 7-10 days.
Can I use water to remove the dried henna paste?
NO! Always use a blunt object, like a butter knife, or credit card to remove the dried paste.
Exposing your fresh henna stain to water will stop the oxidation process and your stain will not darken.
Please use a plant-based oil before coming into contact with water for the first 24 hours.
Do you use Black Henna?
No.You should never use “Black Henna” on yourself or anyone else.
So-called “black henna” is actually PPD, a highly volatile coal tar dye that is not safe for the skin.
“Black Henna” will cause permanent scars on the skin.
I use natural plant-based henna that will create shades of brown, mahogany, burgundy, and deep crimson.
Please read for more info: http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/index.html
Your Henna artist should be able to tell you what’s in their henna paste. If they don’t know, don’t get henna from them!
Does Henna come in different colors?
No. All-natural henna is plant-based and will only stain a burgundy/coffee tone on the skin.
To achieve colorful, safe body art, use Henna Glam!
Henna Glam is non-staining. Lasts 1-7 days.
Available in: Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Light green, Turquoise, Blue, Purple, White, & Gold.
When is the best time to make my henna appointment?
You should book your appointment 2 days prior to your special event. Henna takes up to 48 hours to darken up.
Your henna stain will be it’s darkest 2-3 days after its applied. Proper aftercare will help your stain darken, and last. Aftercare cards are given after each appointment.
Should I get a Manicure before my henna appointment?
YES! Get a manicure BEFORE your appointment. Getting a manicure after a henna appointment will exfoliate the skin & will cause your henna stain to prematurely fade.
To get the best henna stain get a manicure 1-2 days before your appointment!
Do I need to wax/shave before my henna appointment?
Yes. You should wax before your henna appointment. Waxing will also remove the top dead layers of skin, exposing a new, fresh layer of skin.
Waxing 1-2 days prior to your appointment will get you the best and longest lasting henna stain.
If you feel like your body hair is too long, or thick it is a good idea to shave before a henna appointment. Long or thick hair will keep the henna paste from adhering to the skin.
Is Henna safe?
Henna is plant-based, and can be unsafe for people who have a G6PD deficiency.
If you are allergic to the following, you should not get henna:
Mothballs
Broad or Fava Beans
Quinine
Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin)
What are the ingredients in your henna paste?
Eucalyptus essential oil
Distilled water
Dried crushed henna leaves
Raw cane sugar