Download Article Show Download Article Coming from a south Asian tradition, henna uses a paste made from the powdered leaves of the henna plant to create a temporary tattoo. Traditional henna is drawn in delicate patterns on the hands and feet, but modern henna is applied in all sorts of designs anywhere on the body. In order to get the most out of your henna tattoo, it is best to make your own paste and apply the design correctly, while taking care to preserve the tattoo once you are finished.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To do a henna tattoo, start by mixing henna powder, lemon juice, sugar, eucalyptus oil, and herbal tea to make the henna mixture. Then, let the mixture sit for 24 hours before transferring it to a squeeze bottle. Next, wash the part of your skin you want to henna over, like your hand, wrist, or ankle, and apply your design using the squeeze bottle. When you're finished, let your henna tattoo dry for 2-3 hours. Finally, cover your tattoo with plastic wrap for at least 6 hours before peeling off the paste. To learn how to take care of a henna tattoo, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 127,420 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?What is the first thing you do when you get a henna tattoo?Keep your henna design away from water for the first 24 hours or so after you remove the paste. Early exposure to water can interrupt the darkening process and leave you with a lighter stain that will not last as long.
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