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You will be seated comfortably, and the henna artist designing your henna tattoo will take anywhere from couple of minutes to an hour to complete your tattoo, depending on how large and how complex the design. Unless you are getting the soles of your feet done, you can leave immediately after your tattoo is completed, provided you’re careful not to brush the henna paste until it’s completely dry.
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Temporary mehndi tattoos are simpler, fit into a limited time frame and involve minimal effort and mess. They are convenient and fade away with a single wash. Available in variable designs and even colours like blue and pink, they are a trendy upgrade to the traditional totem. Tattoo enthusiasts can also opt for different hues embodied in a single pattern.
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No Indian wedding is complete without the mehndi. From a simple shagun to high fashion, this traditional art is invariably a part of most celebrations.
Legend has it that the practice of applying mehndi originated from Lucknow — the land of Nawabs. A to-be-bride would keep the crushed fragrant leaves of the henna plant between her palms, which were then tied together during the night before her wedding. In the morning, the natural colour of the leaves would paint her palms red.
The tradition then made its way across to Rajasthan, where things were made easier by introducing cone work. Prior to this, the smooth greenish paste was applied with fingers, sticks and then toothpicks.
From there to the salons of today, the mehndi has come a long way, in techniques and patterns. And it is no longer restricted to the palms. The hands, legs, back and almost every visible part of the body can flaunt painted pretty patterns.
With the wedding season on in full swing, GoodLife brings you the henna basics.
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In the US, mehndi body art is typically offered at fairs, and increasingly at beauty salons. Mehndi artists may also be available in your local area and are sometimes referred to as “henna tattoo artists.” A license is not required to be a mehndi artist as no needles are used.
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Mehndi designs have traditionally fallen into four different styles. The Middle Eastern style is mostly made up of floral patterns similar to the Arabic textiles, paintings and carvings and do not usually follow a destinctive pattern. The North African style generally follows the shape of the hands and feet using geometrical floral patterns. The Indian and Pakistani designs encompass more than just the feet and hands and generally extend further up the appendages to give the illusion of gloves and stockings which are made up of lines, paisley patterns and teardrops. Lastly, the Indonesian and Southern Asian styles were a mix of Middle Eastern and Indian designs using blocks of color on the very tips of their toes and fingers. All of these styles remain popular today but have also been joined in popularity by celtic designs and chinese symbols. The point once again is to have fun with designs and experiment with them until you find something that you feel really passionate about.
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What is Mehendi ?
The art of Mehendi has existed for centuries. The exact place of its origin is difficult to track because of centuries of people in different cultures moving through the continents and taking their art forms with them and therefore sharing their art with everyone along the way.
Some historical evidence suggests that Mendhi started in India while others believe it was introduced to India during the twelfth century A.D. I personally feel that it would be hard to argue the fact that it appeared as an art form in Egypt first.
Proof has been found that henna (MEHENDI) was used to stain the fingers and toes of Pharoahs prior to mummification over 5000 years ago when it was also used as a cosmetic and for it’s healing power. The mummification process took 70 days and as the Egyptians were diligent in planning for their deaths and their rebirth in the afterlife, they became quite obsessed with the preservation process. The Egyptians believed that body art ensured their acceptance into the afterlife and therefore used tattooing and mendhi to please the gods and guarantee a pleasant trip.
The henna used for Mehendi comes from a bush called Lawsonia Inermis which is part of the loose strife family and is grown in the Sudan, Egypt, India, most of the North African counties, The Middle East and other hot and dry places. The bush is also grown in Florida and California for his ornamental appearance and often grows to be quite large, ranging from six to twenty feet in some cases. The lance- shaped leaves from the bush are harvested, dried and then crushed to make the henna powder. Henna is used for hair dye, as a skin conditioner and as a reliever for rashes. The art of mehendi is referred to as henna or mehendi depending on where you are and which name you feel came first. No matter what you call it though :- the art form remains essentially the same as it was centuries ago. It is beautiful the way it stains the skin!
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The key word for any bride to consider, where henna is concerned, is variety. Remember, there is choice out there, and plenty of it. So be adventurous. The number of gorgeous henna patterns and styles on offer to the modern bride are endless. Take advantage of this fact.
The first and foremost decision you’ll need to make is regarding the application itself. Most brides today prefer to have their henna applied by trained professionals. This is without question an excellent idea and highly recommended, for it will not only conserve your precious time, and save you from the hassle of finding an aunt or cousin who may or may not be able to do a halfway decent job, but moreover going to a professional will ensure that the end result is highly desirable
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Fresh Tattoo
-Take bandage off in 2 hours
-Wash tattoo carefully with warm soapy water
-DO NOT SCRUB
-Lightly pat the tattoo until dry…
-DO NOT RUB
-Apply a very thin coat of bacitracin or aquaphor ointment 3 times a day for 3 to 5 days
-Although re-bandaging a tattoo is not recommended, if covering the tattoo is necessary a sterile bandage or dressing should be used.
-Be sure and wash the tattoo every night and morning…
-DO NOT SOAK
-Avoid tattoo exposure to direct sunlight and refrain from swimming in fresh, salt or chlorinated water for at least 2 weeks.
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After one hour henna will dry and starts to crack. Leave the mehndi for a while – the longer you keep, the darker the color. Prepare the sugar solution to apply on the henna. For this take about three tbs lime juice and add 1/4 tbs of sugar. Mix it well until the sugar dissolves. Apply this solution on the mehndi while it is drying by dabbing with cotton. Repeat it for three to four times so that the mehndi remains wet. Leave the mehndi in your hand as long as you can stand on it, at least 4 hours. If you want bright, dark color the keep it for 6 hours. Then remove the mehndi, apply little coconut oil and then wash your hands.
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Three main traditions can be recognised aside from the modern use of henna as a trendy temporary tattoo. Generally Arabic (Middle-Eastern) mehndi features large, floral patterns on hands and feet , while Indian mehndi uses fine lines, lacy, floral patterns . Apart from these there is the African mehndi art which involves large and bold geometrically-patterned angles. African mehndi patterns usually use black henna whereas Asian and Arabic henna is often reddish brown.
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Mehndi has broken free of the traditional wedding, Teej or Karva Chauth days and is being applied for a Valentine’s Day bash , a formal party or even an evening at a disco. In its new avatar, mehndi has been elevated to the status of body art and a fashion accessory for the fashion-conscious youngsters.
In recent popular culture, mehndi has enjoyed a renewal. Western musicians and Hollywood personalities have adopted and altered the tradition so that mehndi as a temporary, pain-free body ornamentation alternative to tattooing is now the hottest new trend among women and men. As the trend grows in popularity, so grows the list of personalities that have been seen sporting mehndi patterns. Actress Demi Moore was among the first celebrities to be seen wearing mehndi. From Madonna and Naomi Campbell to Drew Barrymore the list of famous names smitten with mehndi magic is ever increasing.
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