Henna Frequently Asked Questions-Philadelphia

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1) What is Henna? Please refer to our history page or our scientific analysis page. Henna is a shrub from the plant Lawsonia Inermis. It holds a red dye that stains or prints on any surface it comes in contact with, when appropriately mixed.

2) Why are henna tattoos so popular? Henna tattoos are the newest trend. They allow the user to enjoy a beautiful temporary henna tattoo without the needle pain and the permanence of a "real" tattoo. They are also relatively inexpensive to get. Our henna tattoo bottle can do up to 25 medium size designs.

3) How long will the henna tattoo last? It will last anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks depending on your body temperature level, where the henna is applied, and how often you wash the hennaed area. The more you wash your henna tattoo the faster it will fade away. You can redo-it over to make it darker. However, the henna tattoo area won't take more than 4 to 5 times over. Nature's way to say enough!

4) How can I do my own henna tattoo if I am not artistic? Henna tattoos are very easy to do. You can use a stencil to help you at first. You will quickly find out how fun it is to create any image you want. Just trust the artist in you! Check out the Fun stuff pages for some henna designs samples that may inspire you.

5) How long should I leave the paste on my skin? You can peel off the paste as soon as it dries. This can be anywhere from 1 to 2 hours. However, the earlier you take the paste off the lighter your henna tattoo will be. We recommend that you leave the henna paste for at least 3 hours in order to get a dark and long lasting henna tattoo. Look into Best Results in our Usage page.

6) Do you have black henna? No. Tattoo-Me Henna does not use black henna. In fact, there is no such thing as black henna. Black henna has a chemical component called PPD. This chemical (P-Phenylenediamine) may cause an allergic reaction on the skin of many people. If you'd like to read more about reactions to PPD related allergies, go here. We do not use any chemicals in our products. We only use organic, 100% natural henna powder, which does not penetrate under your epidermis. You should always ask the henna artist what is in his/her paste prior to purchasing a henna tattoo.You can reach a dark brown-to-black color henna tattoo by re-applying henna twice over the same design.We offer Tattoo-Me BodyPaint for those who would like a colored temporary tattoo. Often referred to as "colored Henna", our body paints are all body & hair safe and do not include any chemicals or ingredients not approved for usage on skin.
7) What color is henna? What color does the tattoo come out to? Are there any other colors to henna? A natural henna tattoo is copper-orange to redish-brown. A tattoo will start orange and then darken within the first 24-48 hours. There are no other natural colors to a henna tattoo. We do not use colors because the only way to obtain them is by adding chemicals that dye the henna. We do not recommend colored henna. Apply vaseline or baby oil onto henna tattooed area to protect it from water contact, especially during the first 48 hours. This will prevent your henna tattoo to fade before reaching its darkerst color.

8) Can henna be used for hair? Yes. Henna has first been used to nourish and dye hair. It is the only 100% natural hair dye. It also works as a very good conditioner. The dyed hair with henna gives a red to brown color tone depending on your original/natural hair color. We recommend that you first perform a strand test before you apply it on the entire head. Tattoo-Me Henna offers the finest henna powder you can use to dye your hair with, and the newest henna for hair product: Henna paste mixed for your hair! Where can you get Henna in Philadelphia

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In the West and the Middle East, henna is used in hair shampoos, dyes, conditioners, and rinses. Henna dye products are mixed with indigo or other plant material to obtain a greater color range. Extracts of henna are also used to stain wood and to dye fabric and textiles. As a medicinal plant, henna has been used for astringent, antihemorrhagic, intestinal antineoplastic, cardio-inhibitory, hypotensive, and sedative effects. It has also been used as a folk remedy against amoebiasis, headache, jaundice, and leprosy. Henna extracts show antibacterial, antifungal, and ultraviolet light screening activity. The flowers possess a pleaseant aroma and crude perfumes are produced in some major growing areas by preparing a suspension of comminuted flowers in vegetable oil. Henna in the West is most commonly used to dye hair. But with the popularity of tattoos, henna and the art of Mehndi is considered a safe, painless and non-permanent alternative form of body ornamentation. Although henna is traditionally drawn only on hands and feet, feel free to create your designs on arms, legs, around the belly button, and even may be behind the neck. Source: The scientific Literature on selected herbs, Aromatic and Medicinal plants of the Temperate Zone. Archon Books, 770 pp., Hamden, CT. Herbs: An indexed bibliography. Simon, J.E., A.F. Chadwick and L.E. Craker. 1984

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Henna Frequently Asked Questions-Philadelphia

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