Lesson Plan - Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder Author: Marie Gardner Background Information: Henna is a plant dye used to make temporary tattoos. Painting with henna has been practiced for over 5,000 years throughout Africa, India, and the Middle East. The henna plant originated in Egypt. Scientists have found mummies that had henna in their hair. Henna is traditionally used to mark the beginning of a new stage in a person's life. It may be applied to a newborn baby or a newly married woman. It was thought that the henna would bring good fortune and happiness. Today henna is used in parts of Africa just as Western women use fingernail polish. Although it is still used to mark ethnic affiliations, it is also used just because people find it attractive. Henna is actually sold commercially in the U.S. for cosmetic purposes. People in the U.S. have places where they can go and pay to have henna applied to various parts of the human body. Henna tattoos are traditionally done in a variety of patterns and shapes. There are specific symbols that henna artists use to symbolize thoughts such as peace, courage, love, and creativity.

Comparatively, traditional African designs are more geometric than designs from India. Some of the geometric designs were inspired by rug and carpet designs. Although fresh henna leaves have no odor, henna powder has a damp vegetation smell. Henna powder is mixed with water and applied to the skin with a small stick or squeeze bottle. After the henna dries on the skin it is flaked off to reveal the temporary tattoo. The plant itself is a scrub about nine feet high. Henna plants produce flowers that are red, white, pink. yellow, and cream colored depending on the scrub. However, the part of the plant used to make henna powder is the leaves. 1. Students will create a poster showing how two different cultures strive for beauty. Materials: Paper, Elmer's GluColors decorative glue Time: Two Days Procedure: 1. Have the students brainstorm ideas that answer the question: What do American women wear that the American public considers beautiful? Fingernail painting, mascara, high heals, lipstick, bracelets, and nylons may be some of the responses. 2. Explain to the students that not all cultures think that the same adornments are beautiful.

Tell the students that you are going to introduce them to something that people in parts of Africa think is beautiful. 3. Introduce henna hand painting to the class by showing the class pictures of henna art. The following link contains a page of links to many different pictures and to information about henna. 4. Discuss the following questions with the class: What is henna? A dye that comes from a scrub about nine feet high How is henna made? Leaves are dried and crushed and mixed into a paste What are the traditional uses of henna as a tattoo? Mark ethnic affiliations Mark a new stage in a person's life To beautify the body 5. Next, provide groups of students with: Pieces of paper A small 1 1/4 Oz. Bottle of Elmer's GluColors decorative color glue or similar product Have students trace one of their hands on a piece of paper.* Allow the students to create designs lightly with a pencil. After they have created a design that they like, allow them to trace over the design with glue. Allow students to create their own designs and choose the meaning of the designs. Then allow the glue to dry overnight. Day 2 1.

Have students look at the designs that they have created. 2. Ask students to decide whether or not they think henna hand painting is beautiful. Ask them to guess why they think the way that they do. You may also ask students what they think is more beautiful henna hand painting or permanent tattoos like the ones many Americans use. 3. Remind students that women traditionally practice henna body art. Then as a form of assessment, have the students fold a piece of paper in half. On one side have the students draw something some people in their culture do to look beautiful. On the other side have the students mount their hand design and write a sentence about how henna tattoos are used in Africa. *This project may actually be done with henna on the skin. I chose to do it with glue and paper instead for the following reasons: It is hard to put henna on your own hands Parents may not approve of the activity The students may not want the henna designs on them for 3 weeks The henna paste needs to be left on the skin for 12 to 20 hours before flaking it off Henna is expensive and not easily obtainable.

Evaluation: Students have written a sentence about henna Students wrote a sentence about henna that is fully accurate Students wrote a sentence about henna that is not fully accurate Students wrote a sentence about henna that was not complete Students have drawn a picture of a object that is beautiful in their culture Students drew pictures that show something beautiful from their culture. The picture was complete and showed effort by the students Students drew pictures that show something beautiful from their culture. The picture is complete but shows minimal effort Students drew pictures that show something beautiful from their culture. The picture is incomplete. Students have created a henna hand design Students neatly traced their hands and put forth the effort necessary to complete the project Students traced their hands and put forth minimal effort to create the project Students traced their hands but did not make henna art designs About Henna Tattoo - The Art of Mehendi Mehndi Henna Tattoos - The `Mehendi' thing! We think its all about expression! Madonna has done it, Liv Tyler has got it, and more and more westerners are embracing it. I always use to think it was only a marriage ritual!. Mehendi is an ancient Indian Body Art.

It is used in creating intricate ethnic or contemporary designs and exotic patterns on various parts of the body, though traditionally applied to the hands and feet of women preparing for special ceremonies. Once thought only for women, men are finding it a nice alternative to permanent tattoos. But now both men and women enjoy the "temporary tattoo". The process of applying henna in this manner is called 'Mehendi', an ancient ritual and art form dating back 5,000 years and is considered good luck in India, Middle East and North Africa. No Indian wedding is ever complete without the mehendi, whichever part of the country the bride may be from, her hands are adorned with the lovely red hue of the mehendi. The appeal? Painless temporary tattoos. Cutting edge. Cool. Painless. Fun. No needles, just a paste. What was in this month might be out the next, so with Mehendi a lifetime commitment (like real tattoos) is not necessary as the designs fade within a 1-4 weeks. Ingredientsï¿½ the coloring thing in Henna.. Henna is a natural product, a plant, growing in size from 3 to 5 feet and can vary slightly from region to region.

Its leaves are then dried and ground to make the henna powder. The ingredient in henna that makes up the dye properties is called lawsome (lawsonia inermis). Since it is a natural product, there are no known side effects. Henna's dye component, hennotannic acid, does not pass through into the dermis, it only stains the dead cells in the epidermis. Hennotannic acid naturally makes the brick/red/brown stains; it usually takes many hours to get a good henna stain on the skin, and that stain is quite harmless. Pure, 100% henna, with the help of heat, moisture and time, leaves a reddish brown stain on skin, first light, then darkening during the next 24 hours. The shade various according to the quality of henna used, the ingredients of the paste and the methods used when applying, and sometimes the colour can darken to almost black, but basically the colour is brown. Henna Care.. Your design should last at a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 weeks depending on the thickness of the epidermis of your skin and on where the design is located.

Leave the paste on as long as up to 8 hours (or more if you can stand it). The longer the paste is kept on, the darker the design will be. After you peel of the paste, dip a Q-tip in some olive or Avocado oil and take off the remainder of the dry paste. Do not expose your new design to water in the first 24 hours after the design has been applied as the colour is still in its darkening process. The less exposed to water, soap or rubbing, the longer the designs will linger. A bit of Historyï¿½ A comprehensive and authoritative history of henna use may not yet exist in a single volume, but references, allusions and clues are scattered through books on art, history, sociology, poetry, religion, mythology and other subjects. Henna has been used to decorate the skin and hair for nearly 5,000 years -- and has been found on the hands and feet of Egyptian mummies!. Henna, also known as Mehendi, is the ancient art of bodypainting. Mehendi originated in the India, Middle East, North Africa. Patterns vary from culture to culture. In India, hands and feet are covered in intricate, lacy designs.

In North Africa, more geometric patterns are preferred. Black Mehendi - Warning! All products claiming to be "Black Henna" have other ingredients than henna added in them. A chemical dye called Phenylenediamine, referred to as PPD, is often used to create a fast-taking, jetblack result. This is a very dangerous toxin and unfortunately is very harmful on skin, often causing a so-called chemical burn. This is much like a strong allergic reaction, many people get it and many don't, but I advice you not to take the risk. Please stay away from these products and stick to pure henna. Henna simply doesn't penetrate far enough into healthy, adult unbroken skin to cause problems. Allergic reactions to henna are very rare, it is safe to use and the result is beautiful. Mixing & Applying Henna A tea strainer or a fine sieve... A wooden or stainless steel spoon... Few drops of eucalyptus oil. A ceramic, glass or stainless steel bowl to mix the henna... A general rule in mixing henna is that the more acidic the mixture, the darker the stain. If the paste doesn't give a dark enough stain, add lemon or lime juice to the paste.

Add just enough very hot, very strong tea or coffee to make the henna paste a little softer than tooth paste, then stir the paste until it is very smooth. Cover the henna paste and leave it over night for the dye to develop. Henna FAQs | HennaTattoos.com Henna FAQs WHAT IS HENNA? Henna is one of the most popular common names for the dried and ground leaves of the plant Lawsonia Inermis. It is the traditional name used throughout North Africa & The Middle East and in recent years it has also become the most popular name used across Europe and throughout the USA. Henna releases a safe & natural brown dye that stains the skin amongst other things! Click Here for further information about the History of Henna WHAT IS MENDHI / MEHANDI / MEHNDI? Henna is more commonly known as Mendhi (various spellings) throughout most of India and Pakistan. Click Here for more colloquial names for henna WHAT IS LAWSONIA INERMIS? Lawsonia Inermis is the Latin name allocated for the henna plant (shrub) WHERE DOES HENNA COME FROM?

Henna grows in warm and dry climates, it is common throughout North Africa, The Middle East, Pakistan & India. Click Here for a full geographical bio on henna IS HENNA SAFE? Yes. Henna is a safe and natural dye that has been traditionally used by women throughout North Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan and India for thousands of years. Click Here for further information about the History of Henna Click Here to view our Safety Statement. WHAT IS PPD? PPD is a commonly used abbreviation for the man made chemical dye known as p-Phenyldiamine, p-Phenylenedimine, paraPhenyldiamine & paraPhenylenedimine. This dye does in fact stain the skin black. However it is very dangerous and illegal to use in any country where such safety legislation regarding cosmetic ingredients exists. It is strictly forbidden for use on the skin under European Cosmetic (Safety) Regulations. It is also forbidden for use on the skin by the FDA, in the USA. Click Here for further information about PPD. WHAT IS BLACK HENNA? There is no such thing as Black Henna.

Henna is a natural dye that stains the skin various shades of oranges, through browns & burgundies. There are traditional darkening methods used in North Africa and the Middle East to turn henna black. These methods usually include ammonia, which will darken the shade of henna, sometimes a black colour can even be achieved, but the techniques only have an effect on henna stains on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. However it is not recommended as it isn’t a very nice substance to go putting on your skin, it smells awful and its results are limited (i.e. only parts of the hands & feet) and unreliable at best. Unfortunately, there are still some irresponsible people out there who claim to sell ‘Black Henna’ Products &/or Body Art service. They are in fact selling &/or using products that contain PPD. This is Illegal, Immoral & Dangerous. Do not buy into this myth. Click Here for further information to help you avoid so called ‘black henna’ IS THERE A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO BLACK HENNA? For the first time in the history of Western Temporary Body Art the answer is….. YES!

2006 will long be remembered by Henna Body Art Professionals & Enthusiast alike as The Year of The Jagua Tattoo. Jagua Tattoos are safe and the dye comes from a natural plant source – a fruit from the Amazon Jungle. Jagua Tattoos work in a very similar way to Henna Tattoos, the stain can take anywhere from 12-48 hours to develop, but instead of orange/brown colours you get blue/black colours – just like real tattoos! Click Here to view our Jagua Tattoo Products. CAN I HAVE A HENNA TATTOO IF I AM PREGNANT? Yes, there is no reason why you can’t have a Henna Tattoo while you are pregnant. However you should avoid contact with oils such as Mehlabiya, Teatree, Cajput, Clove, Mustard Seed, etc… These oils are sometimes applied to the skin before henna paste is applied, and sometimes they are mixed into henna paste by the henna artist. The best way to make sure you have no essential oils in your henna paste is to prepare it yourself. Our henna kits do not have any oils in the catalyst (recipe) so they are ideal for pregnant women.

Remember not to apply any oils to the skin before you apply henna paste either! However, if you are at all concerned please take the ingredient list along to your GP for advice. Click Here for ingredients listings and to see how Henna works. CAN MY CHILDREN HAVE HENNA TATTOOS? Absolutely, henna is completely safe and natural and has been used to adorn children for thousands of years throughout Eastern Cultures. If your child has sensitive skin, it may be advisable to avoid contact with oils such as Mehlabiya, Teatree, Cajput, Clove, Mustard Seed, etc… These oils are sometimes applied to the skin before henna paste is applied, and sometimes they are mixed into henna paste by the henna artist. The best way to make sure you have no essential oils in your henna paste is to prepare it yourself. Our henna kits do not have any oils in the catalyst (recipe) so they are ideal for children with sensitive skin. Click Here for further safety information. CAN I DO IT MYSELF? Yes, you can use our Henna Tattoo products yourself.

If you have never done anything like this before it is probably advisable to get one of the kits at first – because they contain all the little extras you need, like some tattoo designs, tracing paper & a magic pencil. It is easier than it looks and with a little practice everyone can create beautiful Henna Tattoos! The magic pencil and tracing paper make any design possible, and as easy as to do as a ‘Paint by Numbers’! as easy as to do as a ‘Paint by Numbers’!</p> Article Categories Henna Science Facts - tattoo-me tattoo-me Home » Facts » Henna Science Facts Tools Henna Science Facts live henna leaves Scientifically referred to as Lawsonia Inermis, henna in the West is most commonly used to dye hair. But with the new popularity of tattoos, henna and the art of Mehndi is considered a safe, painless and non-permanent alternative form of body ornamentation. Although henna is traditionally drawn only on the hands and feet, feel free to create your designs on arms, legs, around the belly button, and even may be behind the neck.

Scientific Analysis on Henna Family: Lythraceae, (Lawsonia inermis L.) close up henna – lawsonia inermis lawsonia inermis A perennial shrub native to North Africa, Asia and Australia, is naturalized and cultivated in the tropics of America, Egypt, India, and parts of the Middle East. Also known as El-Henna, Egyptian priest, and mignonette tree, the species is sometimes classified as Lawsonia alba Lam. or Lawsonia ruba. Reaching a height of up to 6 meters, the plant has fragrant white or rose-red flowers. fruit of henna plant The reported life zone of henna is 19 to 27 degrees centigrade with an annual precipitation of 0.2 to 4.2 meters and a soil pH of 4.3 to 8.0 . Henna is planted today primarily as an ornament hedge, but is probably best known for its dried, ground leaves (called henna) traditionally used to produce colorfast orange, red, and brown dyes.

Dried, powdered leaves of henna contain about 0.5 to 1.5 percent lawsone, the chief constituent responsible for the dyeing properties of the plant. Henna also contains mannite, tannic acid, mucilage, gallic acid, and naphtaquinone. The leaves of henna have been used in Asia since antiquity as a hair, nail, and skin dye. In the West and the Middle East, henna is used in hair shampoos, dyes, conditioners, and rinses. Henna dye products are mixed with indigo or other plant material to obtain a greater color range. Extracts of henna are also used to stain wood and to dye fabric and textiles. As a medicinal plant, henna has been used for astringent, antihemorrhagic, intestinal antineoplastic, cardio-inhibitory, hypotensive, and sedative effects. It has also been used as a folk remedy against amoebiasis, headache, jaundice, and leprosy. Henna extracts show antibacterial, antifungal, and ultraviolet light screening activity.

The flowers possess a pleaseant aroma and crude perfumes are produced in some major growing areas by preparing a suspension of comminuted flowers in vegetable oil. Henna in the West is most commonly used to dye hair. But with the popularity of tattoos, henna and the art of Mehndi is considered a safe, painless and non-permanent alternative form of body ornamentation. Although henna is traditionally drawn only on hands and feet, feel free to create your designs on arms, legs, around the belly button, and even may be behind the neck. Source: The scientific Literature on selected herbs, Aromatic and Medicinal plants of the Temperate Zone. Archon Books, 770 pp., Hamden, CT. Herbs: An indexed bibliography. Simon, J.E., A.F. Chadwick and L.E. Craker. 1984 Henna Art in Las Vegas, Nevada Las​Vegas 702 354 6088 Serge & Alexa Chastain "It was like something out of a movie." Scientifically referred to as Lawsonia Inermis, henna in the west is most commonly used to dye hair.

But with the new popularity of tattoos, henna tattoo and the art of mehandi is considered a safe ,painless and non-permanent alternative form of body ornamentation. Although henna is traditionally drawn only on the hands and feet, feel free to create your designs on arms, legs around the belly button, and even may be behind the neck. Henna extracts show antibacterial, anti-fungal, and ultra violate light screening activity. Henna has exhibited anti-fertility activity in animals and may induce menstruation. The flowers possess a pleasant aroma and crude perfumes are produced in some major growing areas by preparing a suspension of communicated flowers in vegetable oil. Henna and the art of mehandi is considered a safe, painless and non-permanent alternative form of body ornamentation. Although henna is traditionally drawn only on hands and feet, feel free to create your designs on arms, legs, around the belly button, and even may be behind the neck. For over 5000 years, the people of Africa, Middle East and India have practiced the beautiful and mysterious art of painting on the body with preparations using the henna-plant. This art form is also referred to as mehandi.

The henna-plant is thought to come from Egypt where it was called Egyptian Private. Later henna(mehandi) was brought to India as a state gift from the Egyptians. Queen Mumtaz who ruled in the 1600's was the first Indian queen to be decorated with henna tattoo.Today,it is common to find artists practicing their henna crafts outside the Taj Mahal, Which was built to honor Queen Mumtaz. Traces of henna have been found on mummies from 1200 BC. It is also known that pharaohs hands and feet were first dipped in henna prior to mummification. Traditionally, henna tattoo and the mehandi art form is an important part of wedding ceremonies. The hands and feet of the bride are decorated be professional henna artists, called hannayas in morocco. The intricate and beautiful designs cover her hands and feet in a lacy manner.It is common belief that henna brings good luck. Henna tattooing is the hottest trend to come from the East. Its popularity exploded in 1998 in New York City, and is fast becoming the most sought after, fascinating beauty creations in North America.

Many celebrities have been proud to show their henna tattoos in public, on the big screen, and in music videos. Henna is a natural organic product which has been used for thousands of years in many parts of the world as a perfume but most significantly as a reddish colorant and conditioner for hair. Creation of the instant, pleasure of a moment, isn't the resource to henna its search for beauty, aesthetic, emotion, ephemeral art. If it can sometimes incite the scandal, it provokes also fascination and wonder. Cultivating the mysterious, tickling the sensuality, the trace of henna captures the eyesight and wakes up curiosity. Henna tattoo is an ancient Indian Body Art. It is used in creating intricate ethnic or contemporary designs and exotic patterns on various parts of the body, though traditionally applied to the hands and feet of women preparing for special ceremonies. henna is used as a blessing to remind us of the happiness life holds. Once thought only for women, men and women enjoy the "temporary tattoo". The process of applying henna in this manner is called "mehandi" an ancient ritual and art form dating back 5000 years and is considered good luck in India, Middle East and North Africa.

No Indian wedding is ever complete without the mehandi, whichever part of the country the bride may be form, her hands are adorned with the lovely red hue of the mehandi. The appeal ? Painless temporary tattoos. Cutting edge. Cool. Painless. Fun. No needles,just a paste. What was in this month might be out the next, so with henna a lifetime commitment(like real tattoos) is not necessary as the designs fade within a 1-4 weeks. Historical facts Scientific facts What's Henna henna in LAS Vegas Henna Art ​mehandi in Lsa Vegas henna tattoo artist in las vegas bridal henna designs henna tattoo designs henna hand designs henna tattoos Copyright © Henna Art henna artist in las vegas, henna tatoo What stores sell henna powder? | Reference.com What stores sell henna powder? A: Quick Answer Henna powder can be purchased at Indian and Middle Eastern grocery stores, natural food stores and through mainstream retailers, such as Sally Beauty Supply or Walgreens. It can also be found through online retailers, particularly in kits for use in body art. The highest-quality henna is used for body art. A lesser grade is used for hair dye.

Full Answer Henna powder is made from the dried, ground and sifted leaves of the Lawsonia inermis plant. The leaves contain lawsone, a red-orange dye, which stains hair, skin, fingernails and fabric. Henna is traditionally used for cosmetic enhancement, particularly in India and throughout much of the Middle East. Elaborate designs are painted on the body as part of wedding and holiday celebrations by skilled artisans. Henna powder is perishable. The fresher the batch, the better the staining power of the lawsone. The dried and powdered leaves degrade with exposure to light, air and heat. If kept in porous packaging, the powder lasts about three months. Henna powder kept in an airtight container and stored in the freezer can last over a year and still provide a dark, rich dye. Once applied to the skin and allowed to mature, henna powder designs last about three weeks and fade through the natural exfoliation of the skin. Henna FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions about henna FAQ - Henna Q. What is Henna?

Henna is the dried leaf and tem powder of the plant Lawsonia inermis, a small bush 3-4 feet tall, which can grow to 2 1/2 to 3 meters in height. The flowers of this plant are used in the preparation of cosmetics. Henna Plant grows in the regions of Middle East and North Africa. This actually grows in hot climate like India, Sudan, and Egypt etc. But Indian Henna is known as the best coloring henna in the world. Q. What is Mendhi / MehandiI / Mehandi? Henna is more commonly known as Mehandi (various spellings) throughout most of India and Pakistan. For more synonyms or names in different languages, Click here Q.Is Henna safe? Yes. Henna is a safe and natural dye that has been traditionally used by women throughout North Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan and India for thousands of years. Q. Are there is any side effects while using the Henna? As you know henna is being using since 5000 years. It is a perfect 100% natural product.

Its allergic reactions are very rare, go for allergic test before using the henna as you do the test for normal cosmetic product. Applying Henna is very simple and painless. Its really work like a jewel on the body !!!! Q. How Long Henna Tattoo last on skin? Designs stay on skin between 5-15 days depending on the intensity of the color, which skin portion that was tattooed and to what time duration u hold tattoo on skin. How often you wash hand or any part of body with soap and water. Q. How long it will take to apply? A large design will take normally 30 to 45 minutes. Small designs 15 to 30 minutes. Some very large designs can take hours. Q. How Henna oil works? Mehandi / Henna oil certainly helps the print to be darker and last longer. On some of the parts of body (arm and legs) Mehndi oil especially recommended to help as a excellent look to the design. Please use oil before and after the applying the henna. Q. How long should I leave the paste on skin? Make sure the paste is absolutely dry. Generally one to two hours on thick areas.

However, leave the paste as long as on skin. The longer duration you keep the paste on hand or arm it may last even longer time but don’t wash your hand in water, just peel off the dry paste by hand or use wooden small stick. Q.How long does a Henna Tattoo take to develop? Henna Tattoos reach their best color 12-48 hours after application; this varies according to skin type. So if you want your Henna Tattoo for going out on Friday Night, then we recommend you apply the product on Wednesday… just in case you are a two-day developer. Q. How does Henna Tattoo work? Henna Tattoos work by staining the epidermis (upper layer of your skin). The Henna Tattoo gets darker over the next two days, then it gradually fades away as your body regenerates it’s epidermis. Q. What is the shelf life of your Henna Natural Paste? Shelf life of our Henna Paste Cone Tube in cool and dry place is more than 6 months. Q. What is Black Henna? There is no such thing as Black Henna. Henna is a natural dye that stains the skin various shades of oranges, through browns & burgundies.

There are traditional darkening methods used in North Africa and the Middle East to turn henna black. These methods usually include ammonia, which will darken the shade of henna, sometimes a black colour can even be achieved, but the techniques only have an effect on henna stains on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. However it is not recommended as it isn’t a very nice substance to go putting on your skin, it smells awful and its results are limited (i.e. only parts of the hands & feet) and unreliable at best. Unfortunately, there are still some irresponsible people out there who claim to sell ‘Black Henna’ Products &/or Body Art service. They are in fact selling &/or using products that contain PPD. This is Illegal, Immoral & Dangerous. Do not buy into this myth Q. Is your henna harmful? No, not at all.. we never use harmful chemicals in our henna color paste tube. In other words, we do not mix dangerous chemical like PPD's. Q. Is your Henna Natural and Color paste come in Aluminum or Plastic (Easy to squeeze Tube) and cones ?

We carry Henna Paste Tube in Natural and color in Plastic (Easy to squeeze) Tube & Cones. Q. What is the shelf life of your henna paste? Shelf life of our Henna Paste /Tube in cool and dry place is more than 6 Months. Please feel free to ask any question. Contact us Home | About Us | History of Tattoos | Query | Contact Us | Email | Useful Links | Temporary Tattoo Manufacturers provide tradeshow giveaways, corporate gift ideas, promotional body tattoos, promo merchandise, custom designer tattoos, customised logo tattoo, tattoos for events, advertising tattoos, fake tattoo, personalized temporary tattoos, customized rhinestone tattoo, strass tattoos , custom temporary tattoos, temporary logo tattoos and party tattoos. Temporary Tattoo Manufacturers don’t have any other catalogue other than this online catalogue, If you want to have something that is not a part of our online catalogue & which would be a popular addition to our product range, please feel free to ask for it.

We can always produce / custom buyer’s designs for a reasonably competitive price for our clients in USA, Canada, Europe (France,UK,Germany,Austria,Italy etc), Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bagladesh, India (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad,Kolkata,Ahmedabad etc) NOTE : - THIS IS A WHOLESALE SELLING WEBSITE, NO RETAIL QUERIES ENTERTAINED. Henna, Mehndi, Jagua, Temporary Tattoos | Mehndi Madness Henna, Mehndi, Jagua, Temporary Tattoos | Mehndi Madness Review Our Biz! Mehndi Madness 3417 Evanston Avenue N Suite #228, Saturn Building - Fremont Across from The Rocket. Free 1 hour parking Next Pro Class If you don't see your question, please feel free to contact me and ask it!! Click here Enter Keywords: Henna Aftercare Leave the henna paste on for four to six hours, longer if you can, overnight is best. The paste will dry in the first hour, and start to crack off which is normal. Don’t get your henna design wet until the next morning.

Water on the design in the first twelve hours will stop the activation process. The design will be a light orange color, but will darken to a brown/red color in 2 days. Shower normally but stay away from harsh soaps and scrubbing. Swimming pools and hot tubs will shorten the life of your design because of the chemicals in the water. Henna stains dead layers of skin and lasts several weeks. 1 – 2 weeks of good color and 1 – 2 weeks of faded color. It stains the hands, feet, ankles & wrists the darkest. The thinner the skin is, the lighter the design will be, such as the torso. Henna does not stain the face or neck area. Henna is not recomended for people with a G6PD deficiancy. Please call if you have any questions and enjoy your henna to the fullest! Is Henna Safe? Yes. Henna is a natural dye that has been traditionally used by women throughout North Africa and the Middle East for thousands of years. It stains dead layers of skin and doesn't process through the blood stream. It has many medicinal qualities as well. However, henna use is not recommended for those who have a rare G6PD deficiency .

What is White Henna? White henna is an adhesive and only last a few hours, to possibly a day if placed in an area that doesn't bend. It sits on top of the skin and doesn't penetrate the dead layers. It is used mostly for photos. It is not henna What is black Henna? There is no such thing as Black Henna. The PPD chemical dye know as p-Phenyldiamine, p-Phenylenedimine, paraPhenyldiamine & paraPhenylenedimine are falsely called Black Henna. Henna is a natural dye that stains the skin various shades of browns. There are traditional darkening methods used to turn henna black but none of these methods are clearly non-toxic and are not recommended to put on the skin. These methods usually include ammonia, which will darken the shade of henna, sometimes looking black in color but the techniques only have an effect on henna staining the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. What is PPD?

PPD is an abbreviation for the chemical dye p-Phenyldiamine, p-Phenylenedimine, paraPhenyldiamine & paraPhenylenedimine. This dye does in fact stain the skin black but was never intended to be used on the skin. It is used most often as a hair dye and is very dangerous and illegal. It is forbidden for use on the skin by the FDA, in the USA and European Cosmetic (Safety) Regulations. About 1/3 of the people who have tried PPD, "black henna", have an allergic reactions. The reaction can sometimes be bad enough to cause scaring. Any reaction should be seen by a doctor as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to ask your henna artist if they use PPD in their henna mixture. If they don't know what's in their mix, go somewhere else. Jagua is a fruit that stains a blackish color and is much safer for temporary tattoos. Is there a safe, natural product that stains black? YES! There is the Jagua tattoo! Jagua comes from a natural plant source – a fruit from the Amazon.

Jagua works in a very similar way to Henna tattoos, it stains only dead layers of skin, the stain can take 1-2 days to develop, but instead of brown/red colors you get black/blue colors. Jagua is slightly related to a strawberry and kiwi. If you are allergic to either of these, you may decide not to use it. Can I fix my henna if it smears? Unfortunately, once smeared it'll neve be the same. You can try to remocve the unwanted smear with body bleaching cream and a q-tip by following the directions on the box. Usually, smears fade in a few days, faster than the tattoo. What if the henna/jagua transfers to another body part? Sometimes the designs might transfer to another body part if you sleep on it hte first night. You can wrap the designn in toilet paper, ace bandage or a sock before you go to bed. You may try to remove an accident transfer with body bleaching cream, found in most drug stores, by following the directions on the box. Can I have a Henna tattoo if I am pregnant? Yes, henna has been done on pregnant women for hundreds of years.

However you should ask the artist what oil is mixed into the henna. Avoid contact with such oils as Mehlabiya, Teatree, Cajput, Clove, Mustard Seed, etc… These oils are sometimes applied to the skin or may be mixed into henna paste. It's an industry standard to use Lavender oil for pregnant women. If you have concerns about using henna while pregnant, ask your doctor or midwife. How does Henna stain the skin? The active ingredient “Lawson” contained in the leaves of the henna plant begins to work when the henna powder is activated by a catalyst. Most people use hot water, tea or lemon juice and certain oils. Once the Henna is activated and comes in contact with the skin it starts to dye the dead layers. What is Jagua? Jagua is a local name for the fruit of the Genipa Americana Tree. It is used by the indigenous peoples of Panama, Columbia and Peru. The juice from this fruit contains natural black dye that stains the skin in a similar way to natural henna. The ingredients for Jagua are: Aqua, Alcohol, Denat, Genipa Americana, Xanthun Gum, Citric Acid and Potassium Sorbate.

Jagua Aftercare The paste will dry in the 1st hour. You may notice parts of your design starting lift up, this is normal. Leave the Jagua paste on, free of clothing, for 2-3 hours then peel off. Do not wash off. After peeling off, pat the area with a damp cloth to remove any resude. The design will be almost invisible at first and will darken to a blackish-blue, gray color in 2-3 days, depending on where you put it and your skin. Shower normally but stay away from harsh soaps and scrubbing. Swimming pools and hot tubs will shorten the life of your design because of the chemicals in the water. Jagua stains dead layers of skin and lasts several weeks. 1 – 2 weeks of good color and 1 – 2 weeks of faded color. It stains the hands, feet, ankles & wrists the darkest. The thinner the skin is, the lighter the design will be, such as the torso. Jagua stains dark skin very well and often looks like a permanent tattoo. Jagua is an unforgiving material. If smeared, the design will most likely stain smeared as well!

Jagua is not recommended for people with Eczema and Psoriasis because its a fruit juice. Please call if you have any questions and enjoy your jagua to the fullest! Is Jagua safe? Yes. Jagua is a safe & natural dye that has been used by indigenous people in the Amazon as a cosmetic stain for as long as can be remembered. It stains dead layers of skin much like a Henna Tattoo. Before imported to the US it is made into a cosmetic grade product and therefore safe to put on the skin. However, it is slightly related to a strawberry and kiwi. If your are allergic to either of those or have sensitive skin you may choose not to use it. Jagua Tattoo Gel and PPD products look very similar to each other when being applied to the skin. They are both a black colored smooth gel. However Jagua does have some unique characteristics that clearly distinguishes it from PPD products. Jagua has a distinctive ï¿½fruityï¿½ smell. Jagua leaves behind a very pale greyish stain at first ï¿½ the true color takes 1-2 days to develop. PPD products usually contain no fragrance at all. PPD products leave behind a black stain instantly.

Can I have a Jagua tattoo if I am pregnant? Yes, there is nothing in the safety information regarding this product that advises against use while pregnant. There is also no traditional information that suggests indigenous people avoid use during pregnancy. However, if you are at all concerned please take the ingredient list along to your doctor for advice. The ingredients for Jagua are: Aqua, Alcohol, Denat, Genipa Americana, Xanthun Gum, Citric Acid and Potassium Sorbate. How does Jagua stain the skin? The active ingredient ‘Genipine’ comes from the unripe Jagua Fruit (Genipa Americana L). Once the Jagua paste comes into contact with the skin and exposed to the air, the dye starts to work and begins to leave a stain. Jagua needs to stay on the skin for 2-3 hours to make sure the skin takes on a good color. After 2-3 hours when the Jagua paste is peeled off, you will see a very pale colored design. This will darken to a blackish/blue color in about 2 days. Can I be allergic to Jagua?

Jagua is slightly related to a stawberry or kiwi and if you're allergic to either of those you might or might not have a reaction to Jagua. Most people have food allergies from ingesting it, not touching it. Jagua is not recommended for those who have eczema or psoriasis because it is a fruit juice. Teh choice is yours to try it. If you have any questions about trying a Jagua tattoo, ask your doctor. How do I remove a Jagua smear? Jagua is unforgiving when it smears. Even when fixed the smear can show up behind the design. You can use a body bleaching cream found at drug stores, to remove the unwanted part. Body bleaching cream is used to bleach body hair on lips, arms, etc.

Question: What dye is traditionally used to make temporary tattoos in India, the Middle East, and North Africa?
Answer: Henna