Henna Henna is a green powder made from leaves. Somali women use henna on their hands and legs. They use it as a decoration, usually when they get married. All the female members of the family have elaborate designs drawn on their hands and legs when they are going to a wedding party. Henna is also used on the hair as a conditioner to give a rich brown or red colour.
Men use it on their hair and beards to cover grey hair.
In Somalia it is used when the person has a fever. It is applied on the face and neck, and after 10 minutes it is washed off. This game can be played by two to four people. It is played on a ground with a hole and ten stones inside it. The stones must be small enough so that they can be moved back and forth.