The earliest cosmetic use of henna was in Egypt, where the people would dye their hair and nails,
and a Pharaoh's fingers and toes would be dipped before mummification. Once the henna plant's cooling properties were discovered,
painting the skin and dying the hair with henna became a way for the people in desert climates to cool their body temperature. For centuries mehndi has been practiced in A
frica, India, Asia, the Middle East,
and Central Eurasia for various ceremonies and celebrations. Today mehndi is still practiced in many diverse ways, from eccentric body decoration,
to healing ceremonies... Mehndi is a Magical Art. Mehndi is a paste made from the crushed leaves of the henna plant mixed with other natural ingredients,
such as eucalyptus oil, lemon juice, and black tea. The paste is applied to the skin,
and when removed several hours later, it leaves beautiful markings that last from 1 to 3 weeks. Keep in mind that each persons skin takes differently to henna, as does the area of the body you choose to adorn. Before applying the paste, the skin must be free and clear of all other oils and dirt. Once The Paste Is On The Skin The Real Work Begins! YOU ARE COMMISSIONING THE ARTIST TO APPLY YOUR HENNA DESIGN, THEN IT IS UP TO YOU. To Get The Best Results From Your Henna Experience
YOU MUST TAKE CARE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. The paste must be allowed to dry completely (20-30 min). The longer the dried paste remains on the skin the longer the design will last, recommended time 4-6 hours. Remove the paste with a layer of oil, or scratch off with fingers,
DO NOT TAKE IT OFF WITH WATER! Avoid water contact for the first 24 hrs after the paste is removed, as the color is still developing at this time. When the paste is first removed it will appear orange, it takes 24-48 hrs for the color to finish darkening to a deep brown. Preserve and Protect your Design by Applying a Layer of 'Mehndi Maintenance Oil' to your Design Frequently,
Especially BEFORE and AFTER Water Contact.
