This is a little guide for beginners on what henna is, what it is used for and where henna comes from?
However, if you don't know what henna is, do not worry, I will tell you what henna is, where its from and how is it used?
Henna is a green powder with a grassy aroma which is ground from the leaves and twigs harvested from the henna shrub. This henna is pure and natural.
The exact origins of henna is not clear, however the tradition goes back as far as Ancient Egypt. It has been said that Cleopatra used henna to adorn her body and the Egyptians used the henna paste to paint the nails of mummies before they were buried.
Henna is used in many different ways. The art of applying henna to the hands and feet is known as mehndi. It is traditionally used for celebrations, such as, weddings, parties, eid, holi, navratari and many more celebrations.
For Indian and Pakistani weddings, henna is painted on the bride to symbolize beauty and joy. While, the Moroccans use henna to bring peace and chase away evil.
Henna will look different depending on where you get henna tattoos.
There are different types of henna. Indian tattoos feature lines and floral patterns. Arabic henna is very large and African henna is bold.
There is the picture of floral henna above. I personally love floral henna, since floral henna is very easy and quick to do. The reason why i love floral henna is because of the simplicity and i love how it looks.
I also love Arabic henna designs as they are unique and different. Arabic henna is a little harder to do in my opinion and I have tried to do some Arabic henna patterns and they did not turn out as the way i thought they world turn out.
Henna is a very beautiful and simple way of enhancing your beauty and it can be used by anyone.
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