Mehendi art came to us from far and beautiful India, and it is painting on the body with the help of henna. The procedure is absolutely painless and safe because only natural components are used. Henna is made from the leaves of the henna tree, which are ground into a powder and combined with essential oils.
Tattoo mehendi: sketches
Another name for mehendi is a temporary tattoo, which, unlike transferable gold stickers, will not cause any harm to your health. In India, such patterns are used to prepare and decorate the bride on her most important day: the drawing covers her hands, palms, feet, and sometimes even her back. It is believed that such a talisman will help protect her from the evil eye and evil spirits. The brighter and denser the pattern, the happier the marriage will be according to the belief.
Hollywood stars also do not deny themselves the pleasure of wearing such patterns. Singer Rihanna, Madonna, Beyonce decorated their bodies with ethnic painting.
Mehendi decorations for weddings have also become quite popular among Russian brides, to add softness to the image is usually used white henna. The delicate drawing, repeating the lace of the wedding dress will make your image complete and harmonious and will be a reminder of the wonderful day for some time.
Also it is possible to consider mehendi as a way of "trying on" a permanent tattoo, a dress rehearsal. Maybe the symbol you choose will not bring into your life what you have planned, so it is worth to reinsure. You can easily try on several options and choose the one that suits you best.
A henna tattoo at home
In case you have not found a master in the application of such tattoos, you can do it yourself. Of course, you will need a little practice so that the drawings were even and of the same thickness. It is also necessary to buy some materials for the work.
It is best to buy a ready-made composition for the application of drawings. It can be in a tube or in a special cone. The latter option is the most convenient, because the henna from the cone acts evenly. For beginners, this is an ideal option that will help you quickly learn how to make beautiful patterns.
If you have trouble finding a ready-made mixture, you can make it yourself. There are several recipes that differ from each other with additional ingredients. The quality of henna is not affected, so choose any of them.
According to the first recipe, you need to mix about 20 grams of henna and the juice of half a lemon. This mixture should be infused in a bag for one day. After that, you can add essential oil to make the pattern last longer, as well as ground coffee to make the mixture darker.
The second recipe is that the same amount of henna should be boiled in water for an hour. You can add black tea or coffee to brighten the color. The mixture should be cooled and only then try to apply drawings.
As for the process of application, some masters suggest that beginners use special stencils. Thanks to this, the drawing will definitely have the right shape.
A beautiful henna tattoo is a whole art, thanks to which you can decorate the body and emphasize its merits. In addition, the process of drawing is absolutely painless, which is a significant advantage.
Mehendi: simple sketches
Painting is based on the use of a simple, sometimes repetitive pattern. Most often these are symbolic images of flowers, hearts, birds or simply beautiful compositions. Often, modern expectant mothers resort to henna painting of their growing tummies to pamper themselves a little and prepare for a photo shoot in the style of "waiting for the miracle". The main thing before applying the pattern, make sure that you are not allergic to henna!
Today's masters do not limit themselves to mehendi painting only on the body, you can order painted in this style candles, sneakers, plants, phone covers and much more. Also, the painting in the style of mehendi can decorate the interior.
Mehendi Patterns
Mehendi patterns are applied to the skin from a tube of henna. The master must be very precise and accurate in his work so that the pattern is symmetrical and even. Beginners can use water-soluble or silicone stencils, which will allow you to work well while your hand is still untrained. Traditional henna patterns are in rich brown, but you can also use colored henna (red, blue and green hues).
How to choose a henna?
Henna for mehendi is sold in two forms: powder and paste. Paste is great for beginners, powder is more difficult to work with. To use a dry product, you need to know exactly the rules of dilution, the necessary components and their proportions. The paste product is often sold in cones. To use it, you just need to carefully cut off the tip and squeeze out the product.
When choosing a material, it is important to understand its composition and origin. There are two kinds of henna for mendi:
Natural. Such a natural dye is obtained from the leaves of the cinnamon tree. The color of the natural product is brown
If you buy pasta in a cone, pay attention to its appearance. If you notice that the packaging is deflated or deformed, then there is a low-quality product inside
In addition, the packaging should be carefully sealed, without holes. This is due to the fact that the product can solidify. The paste itself has a fluid and soft structure.
The freshness of the henna and the saturation of the color are fundamental. The freshness of the material determines its ability to color the skin. You can't be sure that the seller has followed the rules of storage of the material, but you can definitely check the expiration date before you buy it.
Natural henna is good for one year. However, you can get a really good shade only in the first 3 months if you follow the rules of storage, then the color will fade
That's why it's important to ask the seller not about storage time, but about the date of manufacture. If you have the opportunity to examine the box of goods, take it
Good quality henna can be distinguished by the following signs:
- The cone is puffy, it is impossible to squeeze it with your fingers.
- After opening the package, you see a fluid and soft paste.
- The henna spontaneously leaks out of the package after opening it.
All of these freshness recommendations apply specifically to natural henna. Black and colored has chemical elements in its composition, so it retains its freshness longer. The color of the dye depends largely on the original skin tone. Natural brown dye on light skin can take on an orange color. Take into account these nuances when choosing materials.
Mehendi meaning of patterns, symbols and drawings
Originally, in Indian painting, each pattern and curl had its own meaning, some were meant to attract love, others were drawn for wealth or to keep away evil spirits. It is worth paying attention to the drawings you put on the body, even temporarily. The meanings of the most popular mehendi:
Mehendi Lotus: Meaning
The lotus for the countries of the East is actually equated with a shrine. Since ancient times, people have admired the beauty and purity of this plant, which grows in unsightly marshes and lakes. This is why the lotus has become so popular as a drawing. There are many different variations: an open lotus, several lotus flowers, a single bud or many, sometimes even a small fish is added to the drawing, for good luck.
The water lily symbolizes femininity, the absolute triumph of beauty, fertility and prosperity. Such a pattern will certainly bring only bright and pleasant innovations in your life.
Mehendi feather: meaning
The feather symbolizes lightness and freedom of thought. Such a symbol will suit people who are creative and used to working outside the box and conventions. The two feathers applied will symbolize the sun and the air.
Mehendi Dreamcatcher: Meaning
Such a drawing is chosen to get rid of sleep problems, to protect against the evil eye or other people's bad thoughts. The dream catcher consists of three main parts - a circle, a spider web in the center and feathers tied to the circle. It is important that the web has 8 intersections (by the number of paws in the spider), it will bring good luck to its owner.
Mehendi sun: meaning
The sun is energy, warmth, a symbol of life. The divine powers were attributed to the sun in ancient countries, hence the love for this image. Sun will awaken in you a new vitality and give a charge of positive emotions.
Henna tattoos for serious and not so serious boys
Mehendi for children with colorful drawings is a fashionable and bright accessory that allows young dreamers to be transported into their imaginary world. Unique, funny images will become the pride and object of admiration of peers. Boys mostly put sketches on their bodies of their favorite heroes, whose exploits they admire. What's wrong if your child wants to be brave and not be like others?
If your child is fond of pirate themes, you can buy a set of transferable images with a variety of characters and symbols of sea robbers. Such children's tattoos with henna should lead a brave seeker of jewels in delight.
Fans of the world of animals and insects are offered a variety of images with wild animals and frightening spiders, beetles, etc.
If you do not trust the manufacturers of such goods, then create your own mehendi for boys by photo with your favorite character or sign. It is not difficult at all.
Tattoos can be made with henna paste:
- Prepare the paste according to the classic recipe for mendi without adding extracts of oils, so as not to provoke an allergy in a child.
- Make a stencil blank: together with the future tattoo bearer choose one photo or different sketches, print them on plain paper and use tracing paper to transfer them onto heavy cardboard or other material. Carefully remove the unnecessary with scissors.
- Put the ready stencil on the cleaned and degreased skin area and cover the empty areas with the coloring substance. The thicker the layer, the brighter the tattoo will be.
- If possible, carefully remove the template and leave the henna outline until it is completely dry. The average exposure time is 1 hour. For better fixation cover the place with a film and leave it for the night or a few hours.
- Remove the dry mass with a rag, do not wet!
Mehendi for boys and sketches for them can be created independently, if there is artistic talent, then draw with a brush on the skin without a stencil. The main thing is to choose a photo where all the details of the tattoo are visible.
And what kind of temporary tattoo young fashionistas like
The henna drawings on the arm and body from the photo for stylish girls are also better to create with the help of transferable pictures or independently according to the above-described technology. Here the work is more difficult, because this category of consumers loves beautiful, but unusual dolls, complex symbolism, which is difficult for a beginner in this field quickly and without mistakes to transfer to the body.
If the little lady wants to emphasize her beauty, you can look a little in mehendi with pictures for boys and find a lot of interesting. For example, tattoos of beautiful wild animals - tigers, panthers always look elegant and bold and suitable for both sexes.
A good way out of the situation - drawings with flowers. This is always feminine, beautiful and romantic. Such a tattoo is not able to spoil the child and will not look vulgar. The main thing is to choose the right image.
The best way to place such a mandi on the arm is with the help of an example, where there are sketches for girls.
Henna drawings for modern boys and girls are tattoos as part of role-playing games, where children can dive into any fantasy world.
Mehendi: sketches and photos
For its long history (almost 5,000 years), the art of henna drawing has accumulated a huge luggage of different techniques and sketches. You can go to the master, choosing a drawing you like in the card catalog or come up with your own unique sketch. Most often drawings are applied to the hands, wrists, back and neck, legs and stomach.
Mehendi on the arm: sketches
The fantasy of masters of mehendi knows no limits, you can cover the whole hand with patterns, or limit yourself to a few drawn rings on the fingers and a lotus on the palm. Great look stars, flowers, trefoils. For beginners are suitable sketches of mehendi on the hand with images of the sun and flowers.
Mehendi on the wrist: sketches
The wrist is a very intimate area, so choose carefully the pattern to decorate it. It can be both a stylized bracelet and flying feathers. In the East, it is customary to put a mandala (for those who improve spiritually), a peacock (the bird of paradise will bring beauty to your world), a crown (a symbol of power) on the wrist.
Mehendi on the leg: sketches
The symbolism in mehendi is also reflected in the location of the tattoo, and can tell something about its owner, for example:
- Right leg - for those who are looking for themselves and want to draw attention to themselves
- Left leg - for the purposeful and self-confident
Foot bracelets, feathers, lotus flowers are usually used to decorate the legs.
Mehendi on the back: sketches
The drawing on the back will rather please others than yourself, but the main advantage is the great scope for creativity. The master can apply Sri Ganesh, dragon or elephant. Usually, the drawing is applied in the upper part of the back (closer to the neck), on the lower back or shoulder blade.
The ornate patterns along the spine look attractive. A dress with an open back will perfectly demonstrate your figure and the mysterious alluring pattern.
Mehendi drawing step by step
If you decide to do mehendi yourself, without going to a professional, you need to prepare:
- tube of henna
- drawing that you will transfer
- cotton swab
The cost of such entertainment will not hurt your budget, the price of a tube of henna is from 50 to 90 rubles, depending on the color.
If you can not buy henna for mehendi, you can make it yourself:
- in the store you need to buy henna in a sealed package
- the tea brew at home: 3 tablespoons of tea for half a liter of water
- add 40-50 grams of hot filtered brew, a couple of spoons of lemon juice, and 1-2 drops of oil to the henna mixture
- Let the mixture cool and leave it to infuse for 4-5 hours in a cold place
You will need a medical syringe for easy application (no needle!):
- Set aside all household chores for an hour and a half. You should not be disturbed or disturbed by anyone. Using soap, clean the part of the body on which you plan to apply the drawing. Rub the oil into the skin.
- We cut off the tip of a tube of henna or fill homemade henna in a syringe. Gradually, line by line transfer drawing on the skin. The thickness of the paste that has been squeezed out on the skin should be about 2 mm. If you suddenly make a mistake, remove the excess with a cotton swab
- When the drawing is done, leave the paint for an hour to let the henna soak into the skin. After that time, remove the top layer of paste with a cotton swab. Dry paste will easily roll off, but if it does not, you need to let it dry some more. The longer the henna has been in contact with the skin, the brighter the design will be
- Lemon juice may help the design last longer
- Your mehendi is ready to go!
This kind of pattern will wash off from the body within 1-3 weeks if you do not take care of it. To keep the color longer, be sure to apply oil to the drawing area before showering - it will protect the paint and make the skin soft. When doing so, don't rub the pattern with a towel.
The eclectic intertwining of modern trends and ancient knowledge allows mehendi to remain at the peak of popularity for several years. A temporary tattoo will be a successful addition to your holiday look and will bring variety to your life.
Why children need to draw on the body
Today's children do not want to be like everyone else, they are individual personalities with their own character, their own ambitions and goals in life. They are small, but already adults, who want to be a personality and an independent unit. The fashion for decorating the body with patterns has captured the younger generation as well, with pictures from around the world showing painted babies. How should parents behave when a child starts talking about tattoos?
Of course, no one is suggesting that you go to a salon to get a tattoo. And any self-respecting master will refuse if the client is under 18 years old. Especially for such brave kids was invented a special direction for small - colorful mehendi with cartoon heroes, attributes and imaginary animals.
Any sketches you like are applied with henna. This dye has a lot of advantages:
- Does not cause allergic reactions, since it is made from a natural material.
- It has a beneficial effect on the skin, nourishing it with useful substances.
- Tattoos wash off after a couple of weeks with proper care.
- Does not contain hazardous chemicals.
- Can be used to paint the bodies of even the youngest mischievous kids.
Henna drawings for girls and boys it is advisable to apply only pure paste, which has no impurities.
After application, the pattern will have a brown color. This may not appeal to the little dandy, but it guarantees 100% no risk of burns or negative reactions from the body.
If you want something interesting and bright, then we offer the following types of temporary tattoos:
| Name | Properties, how it looks like |
| Body Art | Color sketches with smooth transitions, different effects and shadows. Independently make such a mehendi for a child, even on the photo with an example will not work, it is applied with a special sprayer with a variety of dyeing liquids. Need an artist who can please and make the dream a reality. Washed off at the first wash. |
| Transferable Image | You can buy a set with pictures in the store. Mehendi sketches come in adult and for kids. The choice is large. To make the outlines remain on the body, it is enough to wet the selected area abundantly and apply a piece of paper with the pattern. In a few seconds you will be the owner of the coveted tattoo. It is erased in 2-3 days. |
| Crystal decoration | Mendi children can be not only colorful, but also shiny. For this purpose, the outline is created with glue, and stones are placed on top of it. It looks very unusual and is more suitable for girls who want to copy their glamorous fashionable moms in everything. Holds for a few days with proper care. |
| Glitter mehendi for the fashionable guys | The technology of creating a tattoo is similar to the previous type, only instead of pebbles, colorful sequins are put on the glue. |
| Seals | Stamps impregnated with a dyeing composition leave the desired mark on the skin, which is not washed off within 2-3 days. With the help of different stamps you can create entire paintings. |
The choice is huge, it all depends on the little dandy. Thanks to various interesting devices can diversify the life of your child and make it a lot of interesting and unusual. Let with the help of a temporary tattoo, at least for a few days, he feel like an adult.
