Henpaint
Body henna info

Henna' is a shrub growing to 6 m tall. the leaves are dried and ground into a powder. It is used as a dye for hair and temporary tattoos known as mehndi. When used on the skin beautiful designs can be hand painted with brush, cone or stencil The longer Henna paste is left on the skin the better as the stain can be fully absorbed into the dead thicker skin cells normally found on feet and hands. Wrapping the painted area with tissue or cling film overnight can intensify the depth of colour which in turn will make the tattoo last longer. Click on body henna info for painting advice.

( Allergic reactions to natural henna are rare, and typically do not cause serious health effects. Symptoms are usually apparent within a few hours, and are generally limited to mild itching, shortness of breath it advisable always test a small area of skin. )

We do not sell black body painting henna it is artificial created by the addition of paraphenylenediamine. Black henna has caused severe scaring in young people the effects can take a few days to develop holidaymakers returning home have suddenly had an unexpected reaction we advise you to avoid black henna.

Skin Preparation.

Wash with area to be decorated with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly, rub a little vegetable oil into the skin.

Henna Paste in the tube.

Freehand draw your design For a thicker line cut more off the end of the Nozzle. or use stencils.

Powder

  • 1 packet of body painting ( not hair )Henna powder
  • 3 tablespoons of hot water
  • 3 drops Vegetable Oil
  • 6 drops of Red Wine

Mix the Henna with three tablespoons of hot water, add oil, and wine mix thoroughly into a smooth paste. If needed add a drop of hot water until the paste is very sticky.

Leave the paste on the skin for a minimum of two hours the longer the better the skin decoration will become gradually darker over night Henna is normally applied to hands and feet. It seems to work better on the extremities.When the decoration is dry rub a little Vaseline into the skin this will enhance the colour and protect the henna, take care when washing because soap will break down the henna stain.