HENNA FAQ

 
1. HOW LONG DOES A HENNA DECORATION LAST?

Usually between 7 10 days.

It depends on each person’s skin, body part and above all, the aftercare.

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2. HOW TO TAKE CARE OF A HENNA DECORATION?

For the henna decoration to look nice and darken well, you should leave it on skin as long as possible (over 8 hours if you can) and avoid, also in the following days, contact with water, wax and steam baths.

 

TIP: when you can’t avoid contact with water, apply BEFORE and AFTER a vegetable oil, for example almond or coconut oil, and always keep your skin well hydrated.

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3. IS IT NECESSARY TO PREPARE THE SKIN BEFORE?

No, but it is recommended that the skin is clean and creams/oils free, and that there are no hairs that would impede the drawing.

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4. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE A HENNA DECORATION?

For a good small size decoration it takes between 15/30 minutes, for a medium size one between 30 minutes/1 hour.

The more complex the drawing, the longer it will take.

 

The decorations are made without using stencils, totally free hand...So get comfortable, relax and enjoy the moment!

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5. IF I WANT TO DECORATE MYSELF FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION, WHEN SHOULD I DO THE HENNA?

The best time to do henna is 2/3 DAYS BEFORE the event, as the color will reach its best intensity at that time.

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6. IS HENNA DANGEROUS?

NO, if henna is NATURAL IT IS NOT DANGEROUS.

 

The only people who cannot make henna are people who suffer from favism (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency) or allergy to the henna plant itself.

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7. HOW DO I KNOW IF HENNA IS NATURAL?

Natural henna leaves a decoration that is initially light orange and darkens in 24-48 hours turning red/brown, depending on the skin and body part.

Natural henna follows this process, it is impossible for it to be different.

Thus, if the product immediately leaves a strong red/brown or black color, then it is NOT natural.

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8. WHAT ABOUT BLACK HENNA?

Black henna DOES NOT EXIST.

Products that leave black decorations on the skin are NOT natural.

They usually add PPD para phenylenediamine which can be harmful to the skin.

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9. WHAT ABOUT WHITE HENNA?

Although it is not henna, the "white henna" is a perfect and elegant alternative for those who want to decorate themselves only for that night or for those who have darker skin.

It is a purely decorative temporary glue that is not absorbed by the skin and will be removed after the first few washes.

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10. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF GETTING HENNA?

It is traditionally done as a symbol of good luck and blessing for celebrations or transitional moments in a woman’s life. In many cultures it is considered a sacred moment, very meaningful and intimate, and for the most important events there is a special day dedicated entirely to the celebration and application of henna.

 

Nowadays the custom of decorating with henna has become more and more widespread all over the world and, thanks to its healing and relaxing power, it is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, our nature and roots.

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