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Information about Henna
Posted On Friday, March 6, 2009 at at 4:20 AM by NiloferActually last time when I promised to give you all info about Henna , I really didn't expect that this is gonna be a tough job. As it's easy to tell some one, but really hard to write it in words. Anyway I've tried and hopefully it will work for you. I think this post can be very useful for all 'bride to be' as I've tried to cover all queries and to solve confusions.In this post you will get to know some facts about henna plus answers of some very common Questions. I've tried to keep the info in simple words , basic and it totally depends on my experience. Read it, enjoy it and if you have any question, question it lah...!!
1. How will the color be?
Ans - Most common question. and a very simple answer. It mostly depends on your skin and body chemistry/ temperature, the quality of henna should be good,too but according to me your body temprature plays the very important part.. As a henna artist I've come across this situation many times that by using the same henna tube/ cone for two diffrent brides, I've got different result. Yes, It's true.
Now this is the hard thing to explain to some brides or should i say to bride's mum and aunties and cousins..!!! Ya,it's funny but true that sometimes these people are more worried and have so many questions than the bride herself. Anyway, so sometimes they think the colour matter all depends on henna..No..If any one's saying that it's not true, making you fool by saying that only with this henna you'll get very dark colour,unless they know your body temperature or the material used is not henna.
2. Then how to get dark color?
Ans - Well, I definitely won't be able to do anything with your skin and body chemistry, but sure can take some precautions like I always ask bride to heat her hand (until how much she can bear) before applying henna, to increase your temperature artificially. Don't apply anything after that. No lotion, no cream. In short when you apply henna, your hand should be totally clean. These are the steps you have to take before applying henna.
After applying henna some people says you have to keep it for 4 hours or more than that.I don't deny if you want to keep it for longer time, go ahead girls, it's for your big day. But I don't believe it much and based on my experience I think once you apply henna and it dries on your hand you can remove it. According to me the most important time starts after you remove henna. As once henna is dry means it has left color on you skin and now all depends on your body temperature. So now you just need to be careful that you don't interrupt between this process and to do so PLEASE TRY TO AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER. SPECIALLY NO TO ANY SOAP OR SHAMPOO OR LOTION OR CHEMICAL THINGS. It is best to avoid these things for at least first 24 hours as the process of getting color will continue until 2-3 days.AVOID RUBBING ANYTHING WITH YOUR SKIN. It will fade the designs.
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I tried to capture picture after removing henna but it was very light orange colour and very hard to see and so took it after three hours and you can see how much color I gained!
In fact I washed (I won't recommend you to do that)the hand too..what to do..I’m very hard working girl. Really..How can i hold TV remote with the hand full of henna? Kidding..
Means if you avoid water, sure can get darker color. 
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if you think can't see original Image because of flash in previous photo, next one is without flash.
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As you've seen in the pics, when you remove your Henna,the colour will be yellowish or orange then slowly colour will be dark and darker as time passes.
Last thing is Henna colour also depends on the area of body where you did it. eg, Usually people get good colour on palm, light on back of palm and may be lighter on wrist. It's natural. No problem. It's neither your nor Henna's fault. It happens with fare people also. So just chill babes..
3. I am dark so how about me getting good colour? Ans- This is again a common question by many costumers. Unfortunately i can't do much about it but ya, i assure you that if you really follow the steps which I explained above, for sure it will make at least difference.
4. How long will it last?
Ans- Again depends on the colour you get and on the area you've applied but normally it last at least for one week.
5. Someone told me to put mixture of lime juice and sugar on henna to make it dark. Is it so? Ans-A big 'no no' from me. If you think practically, you will realise that if you put that mixture, it will make your henna will be faded and because of that your hand(palm) will loose it original white color. It will look yellowish so Henna designs won't look nice.
And in the demo above I haven't use any lime-sugar thing still color is superb..what say?
Okay all the brides to be, Hopefully this post will help you and make your worries little less for your special day. I would love to know your take on the demo showing that without doing any extra effort how to get good colour so keep reading and commenting. Your queries are most welcomed.
I'll try to make next post on this inai blog as soon as possible. Not very sure what i'll post.. A dear friend Subha has requested to post more Bride's henna pictures so it will be my priority.. I feel so excited if I get comment or suggetion and some more if it's from a friend then what more to say then a Thank you. In fact there are many mahendi pictures waiting for me to publish them so keep reading.
After that I wanted to blog about henna treatment for hair also which is again natural and in demand by chinise, malay and indian people here. Yes, chinise also do henna for hair for cooling efect. ok...Let me know which post you would like to read...
You all gave me tremendous support and love for my this blog and for that I am thankful to all my readers. I also have started my New blog about Indian dresses / clothes, and think you all will view it as well, the link you will find if you click on underlined words.
Thanks you all..take care.bye
Oh wow u drow this? its so fine.. will contact u soon for my sis wed? do u do henna outside of penang?
after reading your blog i have come to this one conclusion that u r very much passionate about ur work.good job i like it very much.best of luck for future.