| the major benefits of using henna tattoos is that | | | | use a tube or pen (Ie henna penna) containing |
| they are natural, easy to apply and to remove, | | | | pre-made henna extracts. This would help you |
| and very reasonably priced. As a matter of fact, | | | | during the application process and also ensure |
| the absence of chemicals makes henna tattoos a | | | | strength and consistency. The use of modern |
| much sought after temporary tattoo in the | | | | pens offers easy and safe application directly onto |
| market today. Besides being one of the best | | | | the skin, and helps in creating beautiful designs |
| alternatives to permanent colour, the henna | | | | quickly and easily. The step by step guide to |
| tattoo is much in demand for its cosmetic value. | | | | creating henna tattoos is described below: |
| These tattoos are ideal for a temporary design | | | | Creating Henna Tattoo Designs |
| for weddings or parties. Once it completely wears | | | | Creating henna tattoo designs is one of the most |
| off, you could create a new design. | | | | critical parts of creating detailed henna tattoos. It |
| History of Henna Tattoos | | | | is always advisable to wipe your palms with |
| Traditional henna has been in use for decoration | | | | cotton balls dipped in astringent to remove any |
| and beautification purposes for thousands of | | | | form of unwanted body oils. Beginners would be |
| years. Its usage was restricted for a long time to | | | | advised to opt for simple designs with thick lines |
| the Middle East, Africa, and India. However, in | | | | — ideally a design which is not too |
| recent times, the concept of temporary tattoos | | | | complicated. You could also use stencils as a guide |
| has gained considerable popularity in western | | | | to create a flawless design. It is always better to |
| countries, particularly the US and the UK. In India | | | | ensure the painted henna lines are tri-dimensional |
| and Pakistan, the cultivation of henna was | | | | (raised) for best results. Once the drawing has |
| encouraged by the Mughals who used it for | | | | been completed, it should be left for drying. |
| beauty and decorative purposes. Henna was also | | | | Henna Tattoo Aftercare |
| used for its medicinal value. Today, the use of | | | | After completing the henna tattoo design, you |
| henna tattoos has spread far and wide as its | | | | should try to follow certain tips for getting a |
| popularity grows. | | | | sharp and long lasting tattoo design. Applying a |
| Guide to Creating Beautiful Henna Tattoos | | | | solution of lemon juice and sugar will help keep the |
| Henna tattoos are made from the henna paste, | | | | design intact for longer. Use of heat or a hair |
| which is created from ground henna leaves, mixed | | | | dryer to warm the henna tattoo would give you |
| with water and other natural ingredients. This | | | | a great and deeper colour. Applying olive or |
| paste, when applied to the skin or hair, leaves a | | | | eucalyptus oil just after drying will yield a further |
| colour that could vary from orange to rich | | | | intense colour effect. You should try to make |
| mahogany. You don’t need to be a skilled | | | | sure the tattooed area does not come in contact |
| artist for creating a beautiful and long-lasting henna | | | | with water for at least eight to twelve hours. |
| tattoo. With some practice and proper guidance, | | | | Henna tattoos are absolutely natural and do not |
| you can get amazing results for yourself and your | | | | cause any harm to the skin at all. So, don’t |
| friends. | | | | wait! Try henna tattoos to adorn yourself with a |
| Instead of preparing henna paste, it is advisable to | | | | beautiful temporary tattoo design. |