| Henna Temporary Tattoo Care and Advice | | | | ruin clothes. Try to wear appropriate clothes |
| The appearance of a Henna Temporary Tattoos | | | | which won't be rubbing on the Henna it is applied. |
| can vary for different people. It is usual for the | | | | If Henna gets on your clothes then you should |
| darkness of the tattoo to depend on the skin, | | | | wash your clothes immediately with soap and |
| part of the body, temperature and body | | | | water to prevent staining. |
| chemistry. Remember that henna is not an exact | | | | - Let any dry henna fall off naturally. Don't pick |
| science but is an art and can be properly classified | | | | the dry henna off your skin. |
| as a body art. | | | | - A henna temporary tattoo should never be |
| If you decide to get a Henna temporary tattoo it | | | | black. A real henna tattoo leaves a red or brown |
| is important to look after it for the best possible | | | | stain on the skin which generally lasts from 5-10 |
| results. The following aftercare instructions and | | | | days. |
| tips will help make your henna tattoo look great | | | | Henna temporary tattoo aftercare |
| and last longer. | | | | - If possible avoid any contact with water for 24 |
| Preparation for application of a Henna tattoos | | | | hours |
| - Make sure you are seated comfortably and are | | | | - Try not to pick the henna tattoo, let it fall off |
| relaxed. You don't want to be having to reposition | | | | naturally. |
| yourself during the application. | | | | - Initially the Henna design will be developing. |
| - Avoid having too much caffeine before hand as | | | | During this time try to avoid direct exposure to |
| this can make you shake, particularly if applying | | | | sunlight. |
| henna to the hands. | | | | - When bathing don't scrub your skin harshly. |
| - Remember that Henna is a strong dye and can | | | | Clean with a mild gentle soap or bath wash. |