Henna is a type of temporary tattoo that dyes the skin for several weeks. Henna is made out of a plant that is dried, ground to a dust and then made in to a paste by adding essential oils. Henna got its start in the Arab culture and remains popular to this day and growing in popularity in other countries. The paste that is made is placed into a cone or bag that closely resembles that used by cake decorators. The paste is applied to the skin in intricate designs and as it dries and hardens it begins to fall off leaving behind an orange tint



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Permanent tattoos in the Muslim world are greatly frowned upon, which makes henna a very popular alternative that dates back hundreds of years and is steeped in tradition. Henna makes it easy to get a tattoo without it being against Muslim traditions, since they only last a few weeks. These beautifully intricate designs are applied mainly to young women to glamorize themselves (older women will also sometimes wear henna) to their husbands after their wedding and during the ceremony.

Men in the Arab world do not partake in the art of henna as it is seen as feminine, something sensual and sexual, as well as erotic. It is a way to entice and is in no way masculine.



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In the 12th century, the Mughals (Moguls) introduced it into India, where it was most popular with the Rajputs ot Mewar (Udaipur) in Rajasthan, who mixed it with aromatic oils and applied it to the hands and feet to beautify them. From then on mehndi has been regarded as essential to auspicious occasions, particularly weddings.
It was only after reaching India that mehndi gained real cultural importance, its use by the rich and royal making it popular with the people. Servants who had learnt the art of mehndi by painting the hands and feet of princes and princesses (with fine gold and silver sticks) were very much sought after in towns and villages for their skills. As the use of mehndi spread, recipes, application methods and designs grew in sophistication



Choosing to get a henna tattoo is a lot easier than getting a permanent tattoo. There is no pain involved, and it lasts a lot longer than other typical temporary tattoos. With this said, it makes a great alternative for someone younger to get the feel of a tattoo as well as being able to function in a job that may frown upon body art. The cost is also a lot less than that of permanent tattoos

yeah it is

some times i use soft designs on my hands:)

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If you need to get rid of your henna pattern quickly, bleach and exfoliate that area, you may apply fresh lemon juice also. Acne medications that have alpha-hydroxies and anti-bacterials will help remove henna. Facial scrubs with exfoliates will help. Frequent washing with bleach will fade henna quickly from your hands. Wash and exfoliate several times gently over 2 or 3 days rather than to trying to remove the henna all at once. You don't want to hurt yourself

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maybe one day u can do some designs on my hands:)