Trials on Humans #2
On my second trial, I didn't use any specific designs from a specific culture. I browsed through some simple and popular designs and came...
Trials on Humans #1
After the trials, I decided to actually use the henna first-hand on human test subjects. The type of henna design I used for my first...
Trial #2
My first trial had very simple designs. I decided to give more complicated designs a try. Again, this trial also doesn't have a specific...
Trial #1
After doing a lot of research, I decided to look up a couple designs and try it out for myself. So, I had my mom go out and buy 3 cones...
African Henna
African henna was mainly used in Egypt. Archaeological research indicates henna was used in ancient Egypt to stain the fingers and toes...
Arabic Henna
For over five thousand years henna has been a symbol of good luck, health and sensuality in the Arab world. The plant has been associated...
Pakistani Henna
Marriage in Pakistan is a legal union between a man and a woman. Culturally, it is not only a link between the husband and wife, but also...
Indian Henna
Indian henna designs are ceremonial traditions that women of the southern Asia take part in. The popular tradition of putting designs on...
Natural Henna and Compound Henna Dye
Natural henna stains only a rich red brown. Only henna leaves are used for dying hair; the other parts of the plant don’t dye hair any...
What is Henna?
The Origin of Henna The art of henna has been used for over 5000 years in Pakistan, India, Africa and the Middle East. When it was first...
