Hiya!

If you don’t want to get a permanent tattoo done or if you’re afraid of getting one, maybe you will go for henna tattoo? I’m sure, it can be an ideal solution for many of you because this kind of body decoration can be washed away fairly fast without leaving any marks on the skin. Find out how to make a henna tattoo and which accessories you’re going to need.

What’s henna?

It’s a natural tint which is obtained from leaves and shoots of Lawsonia inermis, commonly referred to as henna tree. Henna has been already known for a few thousand years back. It was used to cover both women and men’s bodies. In the present-day world, this tint is used to colour eyebrows, eyelashes and hair as well as to condition scalp. Henna tattoos are popular among Hindu and Arab women. People living in western countries find this kind of body painting as a real peng.

Essential accessories to make henna tattoo at home

You can make henna tattoo on your own at home or you can visit a salon which specialises in decorating body in this way. However, if you decide to draw your own patter yourself, you’ll need: an applicator, an old towel, rubber gloves and templates. Naturally, the applicator facilitates you drawing the pattern on the skin. This can be a special device or just a small container with a thin end. When it comes to towel and gloves, they will protect skin and the surrounding you’re going to apply the tattoo against staining. Templates, in turn, will facilitate drawing precise patterns. Also, if you don’t feel like inventing any unusual patterns, use tracing paper.

How to make henna paste?

Mix henna powder with lemon juice so as to obtain a consistency resembling toothpaste. Remember to use either plastic or wood spoon. (It’s said that a metal spoon decreases the durability of the product.) Next, add a half teaspoon of honey and put aside to let the colour become more intensive. In most cases, henna tattoos made by Hindu and Arabic women have either brown or maroon colour. Once your dye is ready, take the applicator and the template, and start decorating your body.

Can henna irritate?

As any other substance also henna can trigger allergic reactions. The most frequently occurring irritations are: itching, redness, paint, swelling, rash and inflammations. In extreme cases henna tattoo may leave scars on skin. However, I’m sure that if you follow my instructions, nothing bad will happen to you.

Good luck!