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The results where poor but the henna bug had struck! After searching the internet looking for suppliers, we found 3 sites offering henna. Kristen posted to a newsgroup asking if there where any other henna fans out there interested in purchasing a henna kit that contained ALL the needed supplies to successfully enjoy the art of henna mehndi, such as oils, powders, paste, applicator methods, aftercare products, book, stencil etc. After sourcing, pricing, testing and re-testing. Over time and diligence our product line has grown from a few henna kits to over 1000 individual items. The concentration being the henna kits and the results obtained.

About henna and mehndi

We have found Indian henna to be the best for mehndi. The henna plant (Lawsonia inermis) is 8 to 10 feet high and its leaves are dried and crushed to make henna powder. The natural dyeing properties found in henna are tannins. Synonyms for henna are henne, Al-Khanna, Al-henna, Jamaica Mignonette, Egyptian Privet and Smooth Lawsonia

The art form of applying henna (known as mehndi, mehandi or mehendi) varies from region to region. Arabic mehndi designs are generally large, floral patterns on the hands and feet. African mehndi patterns are bold, large geometric designs, usually black. After the henna paste is removed Africans apply a blackish paste of ashes, ammonia compounds and other corrosives to get the henna stain to turn out blackish. Expression. Fun. Painless, temporary tattoos. Unlike permanent tattoos, a lifetime commitment to your mehndi design is not required as the designs fade over time.

Applying henna for mehndi has many variations.
Recipe #1- Take 1/8 of a cup of our natural Indian henna or desired amount. Add a small amount of boiling water to henna powder in small color safe bowl (not copper) as henna may stain wood or plastic. Add 8-10 drops of the mehndi oil to mixture. Mix well until paste is of a consistency of toothpaste. Just remember smooth toothpaste. Link: www.bodyartsupply.com