About Henna:
Henna is a common name for the shrub
Lawsonia Inermis, which grows in north Africa, the
Henna is not a tattoo, paint or ink. Henna has a natural yellow dye or Hennotannic acid, called Lawson, that bonds with collagen in the upper dead skin cells & keratin in hair and nails to produce a reddish-brown stain. Henna decorations are temporary, as the upper layers of dead skin cells that are stained exfoliate away.
In the hair, when done properly, henna in permanent. Nails, as well, are permanent & the stain must be grown out.
Henna is safest natural cosmetic. It’s painless & proven over
centuries to be an extremely rare allergen. I personally make each batch of
henna paste using only 100% pure henna leaves from
If your doctor has ever told you
that you have G6PD or you are allergic to fava beans and aspirin, you should
avoid henna.
Factors affecting
colour of the henna stain are: thickness of skin where applied, each person’s unique body
chemistry & medications.
Henna stains the darkest and lasts the longest on areas with thicker
skin, such as the palms of the hands & the soles of the feet. Henna stains will always be lighter on the
torso.
Variations in colour can be due
to stress levels, diet, body temperature, hormones and the cosmetic products
used daily.
Some medications can prevent henna from staining the skin at all, but they are few.
Each henna design is applied freehand, allowing for unique variations
and personalization.
But a great henna artist does more than develop their artistry
skill. Mastering the 24 hour process of
producing an accurate batch of henna paste, ensuring client safety & educating
on the dangers of the “black henna” are the practices of a quality henna
artist.
