Ethnic jewelry in the world of modern fashion has a significant role. Patterns skillfully deduced by the hand of the master on the skin with the help of henna, are able to replace any decorations. What is the name for henna painting? You can find different names, but often this art is called mendi or mehendi. Traditional Indian painting of henna on the body, called mehendi, is suitable for decorating the skin. Beginners are offered to begin acquaintance with the art of henna painting from applying patterns on the ankles, abdomen or forearm.
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This natural plant pigment stains skin in brown and reddish hues, which vary in intensity. Incredibly impressive looks Indian ligature on the hands, feet and ankles. In combination with oriental jewelry and stylish nail art it looks very beautiful.
Mehendi technique
Mehendi, or a painting of henna on the body, is a temporary adornment. If the master did everything correctly, the pattern will last no more than two weeks. When planning to apply a henna pattern to your skin, you should protect clothing and furniture from accidental staining. The pigment is washed off from the skin, but things are more complicated with things and objects. Before you make a painting with henna, prepare the skin. To do this, degrease it, perform the peeling procedure. This is necessary in order that the patterns developed by the master for the painting of henna, remained on the skin for as long as possible. Consider also the fact that henna also stains hairs, so they should be removed. In 14 days from the pattern and a trace will not remain, and red hair will not look aesthetically pleasing.
Next, you need to prepare the paste, if you have only the powder of henna. The traditional recipe is simple enough, but it is better to get ready-made paste in tubes to avoid making mistakes in proportions. It is worth noting that the color of the picture can not be predicted in advance, because it depends on the skin condition, its density, and also the time of interaction between the paste and the body. Affect the shade and individual chemical reactions occurring in the body.
So, the drawings are selected, and the painting of henna can begin. On pre-oiled skin with a brush or syringe, paste is applied, creating an ornament. If the line turned out to be uneven, the paste should be immediately removed from the skin with a cotton disc to prevent the pigment from being absorbed. Beginners are recommended to use special stencils. If there are no such at hand, you can first draw a sketch of the drawing on the skin with a cosmetic pencil or a marker on a water basis. Experts recommend to impose a paste of their henna layer at least two millimeters thick. In general, the thicker it is, the longer the ornament will last, its color will be more saturated, and the lines will be clearer.
After the pattern is ready, you should wait for the paste to dry completely. You can remove it from the skin not earlier than in two or three hours, but the optimal result is obtained if you hold the paste for 5-6 hours. Excellent, if the drying process occurs under the sun's rays. Heat combined with light ensures that the temporary bio-tattoo will last as long as possible. Remains of dry paste are removed not with water, but with a tampon moistened with lemon juice. After that, the skin is lubricated with any vegetable oil, which gives the picture a darker shade and a beautiful shine. The smaller the pattern of henna will be in contact with water, the longer it will retain the clarity of lines and the brightness of the color. In a day it will turn bright orange, and two days later a dark brown shade was acquired. It will take two weeks, and from the original decoration with an eastern accent there will be no trace!
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