How do you draw mehendi?
Here you can find out everything about, what is the mehendi drawing, what ingredients are used in recipes, how they cook, how they apply, how they draw and what they draw. Look at interesting options for drawings.
How to draw mehendi – photo examples and answers to questions
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Mehendi is a temporary henna body painting. Mehendi stays on the body for several weeks. And this is their main advantage, since they do not have time to get bored. These tattoos are safe..
It is still unclear where this type of painting came from. Most likely, mehendi began to be applied back in ancient Egypt. However, many think that they appeared in India, but in this country they appeared in the twelfth century..
Previously, in Europe, tattoos were done for life, while in some Arab, Asian and African countries, short-term painting was applied to the body. That allows you to make different tattoos throughout your life. Now, to make mehendi, it is not necessary to go to the countries of the East. Several styles of mehendi are now known: Arabic, Indian, Moroccan, Asian, European.
Henna for mehendi and drawing technique
Many people are interested in how mehendi is drawn? Henna is the main ingredient for such a tattoo. First, the leaves are plucked from the cinchona tree, dried and ground to a powdery mass. This powder can be stored for up to six months and retain its properties if the package is hermetically closed..
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Natural ingredients are often added to this powder to achieve this or that quality. For example, henna is mixed with coffee or lemon juice..
Usually, the artist applies a tattoo with a wooden, glass brush, a syringe-ring or a separate tube of henna. The application time depends on the complexity of the drawing and the qualifications of the specialist..
After applying the mehendi, you need to wait until it dries, usually from 6 to 8 hours. The drawing cannot be wetted with water, when the mehendi dries, you can sprinkle it with lemon juice or cover it with a special oil, which will help preserve the drawing for a longer time. In a day, the henna color will darken.
The virtues of mehendi
- Henna is a hypoallergenic agent, so mehendi will not bring skin discomfort and itching.
- Mehendi will help hide age spots, scars and other skin imperfections.
- The application process does not bring any pain.
- This tattoo is temporary.
How long mehendi lasts?
On average, mehendi lasts from one week to a month. Also, the area where the tattoo is applied plays an important role, how often water gets on it and the color of the paste. Usually white and black pastes last less.
How to properly care for a mehendi pattern?
- After drawing, do not wet this area with water. It is recommended to apply mehendi in the evening and not go to the shower.
- After the mehendi has dried, it is recommended to apply mustard, almond or sesame oil.
- It is better not to rub patterns with a washcloth..
- Before taking a bath, it is better to wipe the pattern with oil..
- Mehendi will last longer when applied to the ankle, back of the head or wrist.
- Before the procedure, it will be useful to do depilation and peeling..
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Everyone can find an ornament to their taste. Mehendi is a great and original way to decorate your body and attract the enthusiastic glances of others..
By the way, as a basis for your henna drawing, you can take interesting tattoos for women, examples abound both on our website and among colleagues from tattoo studios who present their portfolio on the network.
Prepared by: malinka128 (Malinovskaya Maria Genrikhovna)