Mehendi: doing a henna painting for the first time

What is mehendi

Mehendi is the application of temporary tattoos on the skin using henna. Unlike regular tattoos, mehendi does not require any piercing and is only worn for 2-3 weeks. Classic painting involves the use of natural henna and oil to fix it.

To facilitate the creation of the pattern they use special stencils on an adhesive basis - with them, painting mehendi is possible even for those who can not draw.

The drawing ranges from pale to rich brown depending on the density of the skin on the applied area and the exposure time of the dye. The thinner is the skin, the lighter is the drawing.

This painting technique originated in Paleolithic times. At that time, tribes used to put patterns on their bodies to protect themselves from evil forces or to show their belonging to a particular group. The most widespread mehendi drawings were in Eastern countries - Egypt, India, Babylon. In the 19th century, the henna painting also broke into Europe, but it didn't take root - it was not easy to apply the pattern, and it didn't last long.

A few years ago, painting appeared in Russia. In contrast to European countries, the Russians with great pleasure "tried on" themselves an unusual eastern novelty. There are 4 varieties of mehendi patterns, which determine their belonging to a particular culture:

• Moroccan painting characterized by geometric and abstract floral patterns;
• Arab is associated with floral themes. The pattern is based on a single large flower or a scattering of small ones;
• Indian. The most versatile because it includes all possible variations of painting - geometry, flowers, lines, animals;
• Asian Resembles the Indian painting but means a full coloring of the fingertips.

  

Mehendi painting is applied on:

• handsOn your hands and all the way from your fingertips to your shoulder;
• feet The top side of the foot and calves are the most common;
• back - Drawings are placed between the shoulder blades or cover the entire back with henna.

The choice of location is determined not only by the desire of the client in the beauty salon. In places where the skin is in constant contact with clothing - rubbing against a T-shirt or shorts, mehendi is worn less, so it is better to choose places where the skin is not exposed to constant friction.

People who believe in the sacred meaning and symbolism of the applied to the body drawings, assure that the pattern should be chosen not by its appearance, but by its meaning - otherwise, you can provoke the anger of the higher forces.

Let's see some popular designs and their meanings:

• dream catcher. Symbolizes magic, enchantment. Suitable for creative people with an unconventional way of thinking;
• dragon. Recommended to represent the dragon to men, as it demonstrates dignity and willpower. Other meanings include hidden abilities and skills to create new things;
• unicorn - Calm and balance. Suitable for people with unstable emotional background and frequent mood swings;
• tiger For men with a strong character and the ability to achieve their goals. It has mixed meanings - on the one hand - tenacity and determination, on the other - anger and rage;
• the sun - faith and purity. A universal image for both sexes and especially for those who want to find new knowledge and feelings;

  

• abstract geometry.. The meaning of the tattoo changes depending on the figures used. Square - balance, triangle - unity with higher forces.

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Let's get away from symbolism and get back to fashion. Mehendi is making a comeback as soon as voluminous winter clothing takes its place in the closet. Spring and summer are the peak of henna painting popularity and this year will be no exception. If your salon or office doesn't have that service, you still have time to prepare for the surge.

What does mehwendi as a service bring to a beauty salon and manicurist:

• A trendy service and an expanded range of services. By adding mehendi to your price list, you'll show that you're following fashion trends and are always on trend;
• extra income. The cost of painting mehendi varies from 300 to 2000 rubles, depending on the complexity and size of the picture. Mehendi can be performed after covering with gel polish, thereby increasing the check.

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What color can be mehendi

The henna used to draw mehendi is brown in color. But shades can vary from red to dark brown. The result depends on many factors: skin color (on a darker color the drawing is darker), the place of application (dark drawing is obtained in rough areas of the skin), metabolism (the faster it is, the darker the drawing).

A fresh henna drawing on the skin is black in color. Then the henna dries out, and the pattern can become a frightening orange. It takes about 24 hours to turn its final brown color. Keep this in mind if you are doing mehendi before a photo shoot or an important event.

To make the drawing not brown, paint is added to the henna. You can use the dye to draw mehendi in green, blue, red or other colors. But unlike natural henna, henna with artificial dye washes off twice as fast.

Mehendi white or gold color is not drawn with henna, but with a special paint. It does not last more than 5 days, so this option is suitable if you need to complement the image for an important event. The white drawing of mehendi is also called a wedding drawing.

Advantages and disadvantages of painting

Advantages

• Low allergenicity. If the paste for painting is prepared from natural henna and quality oils, the risk of allergy is minimal. That said, still do an allergy test before you apply the painting;
• camouflaging ability. With the help of henna you can hide birthmarks, birthmarks and scars, which makes mehendi painting indispensable for some special occasions;
• painlessness. The procedure does not cause any unpleasant sensations except a slight tickle;
• no consequences. After henna the skin does not need to be restored, and you can change the pattern as soon as the previous one comes off;
• Positive effect on the quality of the skin and the body in general. Natural henna has bactericidal properties, accelerates wound healing and reduces the intensity of headaches.

Disadvantages

• short-lived. The wearing period of mehendi painting is 2-4 weeks. The maximum time of a month can be achieved, if you follow all the recommendations for wearing the pattern;
• limited choice of colors. Classical painting implies drawings in brown shades and black color. Still use paints for body art, but it is no longer mehendi;
• the picture needs constant care .. Specific steps to maintain the figure are in the section "Care of the figure".

Step by step instructions for the application

These instructions are suitable for implementation at home, as well as for manicurists who have decided to introduce a new service this spring.

Necessary materials and tools

• henna. You can prepare the paste yourself, but it is easier and better to buy ready-to-use henna for mehendi. It comes in small tubes with a narrowed spout. As an alternative, you can use jagua gel. It is also a natural dye made from fruit juice. Masters of painting say that it holds up better and less often causes allergies. The color of the picture will turn out dark blue-black;

  

• oil. Oil is used to fix the pattern. It is possible to use olive or coconut oil, or a special oil for mehendi painting. See examples of products at the end of the article;
• lint-free cloths For blotting the pattern;
• skin cleanser - Gel, lotion;
• antiseptic to disinfect and prepare the skin for application;
• scrub for removal of keratinized particles from the area under the drawing;
• Stencil with the desired mehendi pattern.

Preparation stage

1. Examine the area where the pattern will be located for any unwanted hairs. If there are, you need to depilate. First, the hairs will be colored with henna and will retain their color after the pattern is washed off. Secondly, the hairs will prevent the paint from penetrating;
2. Do an allergy test. Apply a small amount of paint to the bend of the elbow and wait 10-15 minutes. If there is no reaction, you can paint;
3. Scrub your skin to remove dead particles, wipe it with a cleansing lotion and apply an antiseptic.

Painting

1. Carefully peel the backing off the stencil. It is important to do so slowly, so the small elements do not tear and spoil the pattern;
2. Glue the stencil tightly to the skin;
3. Take off the protective film from the top, just, again, make sure that the small pieces don't stay on the film;
4. Fill in the pattern with henna. The dye is applied in a thick layer - the thicker it is, the darker the pattern will be.

Final step.

1. Wait for the paste to dry. This takes anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the paste manufacturer and the thickness of the layer. For the exact time, see the instructions for the paint. You can determine the drying by the appearance of the henna - if the paint has begun to crumble and crack, then the stencil can be removed and the paint removed
2. If you want to wear your mehendi for as long as possible, use a spatula, the flat end of an orange stick, or other handy materials to scrub off the paint. If the henna is washed off, the drawing will wear a little less;
3. Use a cloth soaked in oil to dab the pattern, to consolidate the result, and make the pattern more saturated.

The pattern will show its final color over the next 40 hours.

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Care of the drawing

• After removing the coloring within 8-10 hours avoid contact with water, and the following days try to minimize the exposure to moisture. Nothing will happen to the pattern from a trip to the shower, but several hours of swimming in the sea will shorten the term of the wear. The list of "contraindications" also includes baths and saunas;
• Painting is susceptible to household chemicals. When painting on brushes - be sure to wear gloves when washing dishes or cleaning;
• Do not rub the painting with a washcloth.;
• Choose your skin care products carefully. Creams, lotions, and tonics containing alcohol will quickly remove henna from your skin;
• moisturize your skin to slow down the formation of keratinized cells.. The detached scales break up the mehendi and make the pattern less pronounced;
• Do not use creams that have a bleaching effect.

After the pattern begins to lose brightness, you can update it by filling it with henna along the old lines or wait until it comes off completely and apply a new one.

Henna drawing in Moscow

Tattooing is an art. However, as practice shows, not all people are willing to leave this same work of art on the body until the end of life. It is not the first year in the former Soviet Union, and in Moscow in particular, is gaining momentum decoration of the body with temporary tattoos. So called mehendi or henna painting on the body. This variant of body decoration came to us from the East, but it blended very successfully into the local culture.

To make a henna tattoo in Moscow are decided more often women than men. This gender imbalance is explained simply: women are much more likely to think about how a particular tattoo will correlate with future life. As a result, they are cautious and prefer to decorate their bodies for a while. However, this does not mean that men do not do tattoos henna person.

If you have been planning for a long time to get a temporary tattoo, but did not know what master to address, then mehendi in Jokes Over - is what you need!

You can get a beautiful drawing on the body for any festive event. For example, a wedding or a birthday. Imagine how pleasantly surprised guests will be when they see a really unusual couple or the birthday boy. Such a holiday for sure will be remembered for a long time!

Or maybe you are planning to decorate your body before your summer trip to the sea? In that case, make a temporary tattoo in Moscow certainly would not hurt! You probably have seen more than once, as the fair sex travel to the beach with painted henna wrists, palms and other parts of the body. So why not decorate yourself with natural colors?

If you are looking for where to make mehendi (mendi) in Moscow, then you should visit our tattoo parlor. We will try to make you not just a simple drawing on the body, but a real work of art! Such a henna tattoo is not ashamed to show not only your friends and acquaintances but literally to the whole world.

It is worth reminding that the henna tattoo remains on the body for an average of several weeks. Minimum - one. Maximum - four. The life of such a picture depends on your skin, on the area of the body where the tattoo is located, as well as on how you will take care of your decoration. In general, if you do not let things drift away, the henna on the body will have a decent look for a long time.

And if you are still thinking whether to do a henna tattoo in Moscow, it is better to think about the sketch of a tattoo. Because we make any "skeleton" of the future tattoo absolutely free!

To make an appointment for a consultation or a session, just send us your info through the contact form on our website. In addition, you can call by phone numbers, to get comprehensive answers to all questions.

Having made a henna tattoo in our salon in Moscow you will not only get a wonderful decoration of your body but also a lot of positive emotions. Every visit to the tattoo salon Jokes Over is a holiday for us and for our clients. We are waiting for you!

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Mehendi Paste at Home

You can make your own mehendi paste instead of buying it. The benefits seem obvious - cost savings, natural composition, but the disadvantages of home cooking more:

• Good materials for preparation - henna powder, essential oils, will cost even more than buying paste in cones. You can not save money - the reaction of the skin can be unpredictable;
• such a paste can be stored for only 10-14 days;
• complexity of preparationя. To get a really "working" pasta, it is important to follow all the proportions and clearly follow the technology, which may cause difficulties for beginners;
• homemade pasta must infuseя. Depending on the recipe - from 2 to 24 hours.

If this does not stop you, then prepare:

• 20 grams of henna powder. Brands that make excellent quality henna are Sahara Tazarin, Jamila;
• 2 lemons;
• 1 tsp. sugar;
• Any essential oil - 1 tsp.

Mehendi paste preparation:

1. Squeeze out the juice of the lemons and pour 50 ml. of the entire volume into a glass or plastic container. Put the rest of the juice in the refrigerator;
2. Stir in the juice of all 20 grams of henna, bring to homogeneity, cover with clingfilm and leave to infuse for 12 hours at room temperature;
3. After 12 hours, stir the paste and add the remaining lemon juice to make a consistency of thick sour cream;
4. Add the oil to the henna, stir, cover with clingfilm and leave for another 12 hours.

After that, the paste can be used for painting.

Painting supplies.

The main merchandise for mehendi is henna, so here are a couple of tips on how to choose a natural dye.

• There is no natural green or red henna. If you are offered to buy colored henna, it means that dyes, preservatives and other chemicals have been used in the production. You can draw with such a product, but the risk of an allergic reaction in this case increases significantly;
• The shelf life of a natural product for painting does not exceed 12 months, and after 3 months gradually begin to lose their coloring properties. The "fresher" the paste, the brighter the picture will be;
• packaging. Examine the henna cone, touch it. Try to squeeze. Good quality and timing henna will not let you squeeze and bend the cone.

Golecha

Paste in cones from this manufacturer is available in all specialty stores. In addition to natural brown henna, the brand offers colored - burgundy, black, green.

The price for 1 tube ranges from 50 to 180 rubles, depending on the seller.

Mehendi oil is also available from the same company. It contains clove and eucalyptus oil. The oil volume is 6 ml.

Price 100 - 150 rubles.

Kaveri .

This brand is often used in beauty salons, as it has an all-natural composition. Because of its all-natural origin, the manufacturer recommends an allergy test at least 48 hours before painting.

The price per cone is 50 -200 rubles.

Some stores offer a set of 12 Kaveri cones. The price for the set is 190-300 rubles.

Sahara Tarazine

This manufacturer has already been mentioned when talking about cooking at home. Sahara Tarazine brand powder costs from 450 rubles per 100 grams.

Stencils .

There are no branded stencils on sale - each store offers its own sets without specifying the manufacturer. The price for 1 stencil is 50-70 rubles. For example, in Mehendi-shop the palm stencil costs 70 rubles. And a set of 3 - 190.

It is possible to use stencils for temporary tattoos, though they are not quite classic oriental or Arabian, for example Irisk offers a lot of floral ornaments.

For a stencil choice you can refer to Aliexpress - there are a lot of options.

Nikhar

The manufacturer offers an oil for mehendi. It is used to moisturize during wear and immediately after removal of the henna to fix the mehendi.

6 ml. - 100 rub.

Where to make mehendi

If you decide to do a henna painting, you can go to a professional craftsman or try to do it yourself.

To make mehendi at home, you need henna and a stencil. If you are good at drawing, you can do without a stencil. Before drawing, the skin should be well steamed and cleaned with a scrub. Stencils are often made with an adhesive layer, so it will stick better to the skin and the drawing will not smudge. Henna for mehendi is usually sold in tubes or cones and you can apply it on the stencil even without brushes and sticks.

Prices for stencils start at 100 ₽. Mehendi henna also costs around 100 ₽ per cone, but it is cheaper to buy in sets. If you make your own mehendi, two hundred rubles will be enough.

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If you do not want to experiment, but a beautiful result, it is better to turn to a professional. You can save money by finding a master who draws mehendi at home, at his place or at the client's place. Prices in Moscow start from 200 ₽ and depend on the size and complexity of the picture.

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To do mehendi in a beauty salon or tattoo parlor is more expensive. The exact price will also be told only after the choice of design, but you should be prepared to pay, most likely, not less than 1000 ₽.

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