Will the weather permit me to reveal more parts of my body so it can be shown? Do I have any formal events to attend in the next couple of days that may call for location discretion? Questions like these can help narrow down what part of your body you want the henna to be drawn. Popular locations are the hands, arms and feet.
Picking a design is easy if you have a visual representation of what you want to do; you can also play around with you own design. Go on the Internet and look up “henna designs” in your search engine. There are many different foundations that you can choose from. Most people like floral designs; some people like paisley designs, or free hand patterns.
Make sure to clean the area with soap and water; you want to apply the henna smoothly. [1] X Research source
Allow the henna to rest for 24 hours at room temperature to draw the dye out of the henna. [3] X Research source You will see the dye separate into a layer above the rest of the henna mixture as it matures.
Twist the top of the henna cone 1 or 2 times and wrap it tightly with a rubber band. Roll the rubber band downward until the henna is touching both the tip of the cone and the base of the rubber band. This setup creates a tight seal that will ensure that your henna dispenses properly.
Apply gentle pressure with your thumb to the top of the cone, just beneath the rubber band, to dispense the henna through the tip of the cone. If the henna does not dispense easily, you can clip the tip of the cone with fingernail clippers to enlarge the opening. Just remember to make very small cuts so that you don’t overdo it. Try practicing your technique on paper first. This way, your lines will have a steady flow and your designs will look continuous and intricate. [7] X Expert Source Moushami IyerHenna Artist Expert Interview. 12 July 2021.
The hands and feet will stain darker than other parts of the body because the skin on the extremities is thicker. The neck and face do not tend to stain well because the skin there is naturally thin and oily. Thin lines of henna usually look nicer. [8] X Expert Source Moushami IyerHenna Artist Expert Interview. 12 July 2021.
