Usually between 7 10 days.
It depends on each person’s skin, body part
and above all, the aftercare.
For the henna decoration to look nice and darken well, you should leave
it on skin as long as possible (over 8 hours if you can) and avoid, also in the
following days, contact with water, wax and steam baths.
TIP:
when you can’t avoid contact with water, apply BEFORE and AFTER a vegetable
oil, for example almond or coconut oil, and always keep your skin well
hydrated.
No, but it is recommended that the skin is clean and creams/oils free, and that there are no hairs that would impede the drawing.
For a good small size decoration it takes between 15/30 minutes, for a
medium size one between 30 minutes/1 hour.
The more complex the drawing, the longer it will take.
The
decorations are made without using stencils, totally free hand...So get
comfortable, relax and enjoy the moment!
The
best time to do henna is 2/3 DAYS BEFORE the event, as the color will reach its
best intensity at that time.
NO, if henna is NATURAL IT IS NOT DANGEROUS.
The
only people who cannot make henna are people who suffer from favism
(glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency) or allergy to the henna plant
itself.
Natural henna leaves a decoration that is initially light orange and
darkens in 24-48 hours turning red/brown, depending on the skin and body part.
Natural henna follows this process, it is impossible for it to be
different.
Thus,
if the product immediately leaves a strong red/brown or black color, then it is
NOT natural.
Black henna DOES NOT EXIST.
Products that leave black decorations on the skin are NOT natural.
They
usually add PPD para phenylenediamine which can be harmful to the skin.
Although it is not henna, the "white henna" is a perfect and
elegant alternative for those who want to decorate themselves only for that
night or for those who have darker skin.
It
is a purely decorative temporary glue that is not absorbed by the skin and will
be removed after the first few washes.
It is traditionally done as a symbol of good luck and blessing for
celebrations or transitional moments in a woman’s life. In many cultures it is
considered a sacred moment, very meaningful and intimate, and for the most
important events there is a special day dedicated entirely to the celebration and
application of henna.
Nowadays
the custom of decorating with henna has become more and more widespread all
over the world and, thanks to its healing and relaxing power, it is a wonderful
opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, our nature and roots.