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The popularity of henna tattoos is increasing day by day as celebrities like Madonna and Demi Moore have joined the bandwagon of its admirers.
Henna or Hina (Lawsonia inermis) is a flowering plant used since antiquity to dye skin, hair, fingernails, leather and wool. The name is also used for dye preparations derived from the plant, and for the art of temporary tattooing based on those dyes.
Additionally, the name is misused for other skin and hair dyes, such as black henna or neutral henna, which do not derive from the plant.
Traditionally, henna was used to draw delicate patterns on the hands and feet. Gradually, people started using henna designs as a replacement for conventional tattoos. Unlike other types of temporary tattoos, henna tattoos cannot be made in a wide range of colors. The latter can come up with shades of reds, browns and near blacks. But beware of some henna products, which may contain harmful chemicals. Hence, it is always better to use natural henna for tattoos and body art.
Henna was regarded as having “Barakah,” blessings, and was applied for luck as well as joy and beauty. Brides typically had the most henna, and the most complex patterns, to support their greatest joy, and wishes for luck.
Henna tattoos are made of henna paste, which is applied on the skin in the desired pattern. It is left on the skin from a few hours to overnight to facilitate staining. The stain will last for around two weeks to one month, depending on the quality of the paste, individual skin type, the method of application and after-care. One of the reasons behind the popularity of henna tattoos is its temporary nature. The tattoo will fade on its own and there is no need of adopting tattoo removal methods. Even if you want to remove henna tattoos, it is very easy, as compared to conventional tattoos. Another reason is the lack of pain associated with the conventional tattoos, which need needles to etch the design. In case of henna tattoos, there is no ink required, only henna paste.
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There are three ways to apply temporary henna tattoo designs. The first and traditional method is to make a henna paste, then fill it in cones and apply it on the body areas to create intricate designs. This method is used to create mehendi. The second is using the henna tattoo pen which you can buy online or in beauty stores. The pen allows you to create very detailed and intricate artwork. The last method is to buy the temporary henna tattoo kits, which contain the different shapes of stencil transfers. All you have to do is hold the stencil on a skin area, smear the paste, remove the excess paste out, and remove the stencil and within a minute you would have created a temporary henna tattoo.
Basically, traditional henna tattoo designs can be classified into African, Arabic and Indian. Other types include the Middle East style, which is inspired by the Arabic style. The Indonesian or Southeast Asian styles are a combination of Indian and Middle Eastern designs with blocks of color on the tips of fingers and toes. The North American style mainly deals with geometric floral patterns. Let’s look at the basic types.
* African henna designs consists of very bold and big designs, made of broad lines. Most of the designs resemble geometric patterns.
* Arabic henna designs are characterized by floral designs, with thick lines. But as compared to the lines in the African designs, Arabic ones are thinner.
* Indian henna designs usually cover the entire hands, forearms, feet and shins. The designs are intricate and consist of paisley patterns, thin lines and teardrops. These are considered to be the most elaborate and delicate among henna designs and are very popular.
All these traditional henna designs are incorporated into the art of tattooing. From small motifs, elaborate designs are etched on the skin. As far as henna tattoo designs are concerned, your imagination is the limit. Splurge you creativity and create your own henna tattoo designs.
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