FAQs

WHAT IS HENNA?

Henna, also called as mehndi, is a paste prepared from a plant and used to dye skin, hair, nails, and fabrics in different regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, Indian subcontinet, North Africa and more.

Henna is a plant (Lawsonia inermis, also known as hina, the henna tree, the mignonette tree, and the Egyptian privet) and is an all-natural, organic product.

Henna paste is made from grounding the plant into a fine powder which is then mixed with essential oils (typically eucalyptus, clove, and/or lemon oil), water, & sugar.

WHAT IS HENNA USED FOR?

Henna has been used as decoration on young women's bodies as part of social events such as weddings and holidays. This is the origin of the Henna Night in the Middle East, Mediterranean, Africa, and India which is an evening prior to a woman's wedding in which her and her family and friends are adorned with the paste.

Given the climate of these specific regions, henna has also been used as a way to relieve heat from these hot, dry locations - wearers of henna can experience their hands getting colder after application.

In modern times, and with the expansion to use in America, henna is now used as form of recreational body art and entertainment.

HOW DOES HENNA WORK?

Henna paste is applied to the skin using a cone or bottle to create designs.

Once the paste dries, the henna will harden and crack - often flaking off. Once the henna has fallen off the skin or is removed, a stain on the skin in its place will be visible.

The longer you keep the paste on your skin, the darker the stain on your skin will be.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET A BLACK STAIN?

Natural henna is green or brown in color, dries and hardens above the skin, and leaves an orange, reddish, or brown stain.

"Black henna" is not henna, but is a henna-like gel mixture, which may contain unlisted dyes and chemicals to produce a black stain. This is more glossy in appearance and will sink into the skin or peel off as a thin film residue.

Jagua is a fruit, which is also an all natural product. Jagua also has a gel-based texture but can be washed off. At first the stain will not be visible and will develop overnight to a deep dark blue, which almost looks black.

WARNING: If you have any skin sensitivities, avoid using black henna as there is a risk of allergic reaction and/or burns. We do not offer black henna.

If you have any sort of citrus fruit allergy, avoid using jagua.

WHO CAN GET HENNA?

Henna is an art form that can be appreciated by everyone - all colors, genders, and age.

Historically, henna was primarily used by women, however we have seen more and more often that men have taken an interest in the art and are completely welcome to get a design of their choosing.

Children under the age of 18 are required to have permission from their parents prior to application.

WHAT IF MY SKIN IS SENSITIVE?

Despite henna being all natural, if you suffer from skin sensitivities, it is recommended to not get henna just in case you have any reactions to the plant or the essential oils.

All clients are required to sign a liability waiver prior to receiving henna services.

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