Storing henna for mehendi
The convenient and most used material for drawing temporary tattoos – mehendi – is liquid henna in cones. Natural henna is a mixture of dry powdered henna, essential oils and other natural materials, it does not contain artificial components. Despite the fact that liquid henna comes in many different shades, the only natural shade is brown. In this regard, a characteristic feature of the pattern applied with natural henna is that immediately after application it has an orange color, during the day the pattern turns brown.
How to store henna for mehendi drawings?
Liquid henna for mehendi is in an ergonomic tube with a pointed tip, which makes the drawing convenient and neat. The consistency of henna does not spread, while it spreads easily and the nose of the tube does not clog. However, for beginners in the art of drawing, it is better to practice pressing the cone so that the drawing turns out to be uniform..
The presence of a closing lid allows henna for painting mehendi to be stored for a long time without losing its properties. A pattern applied with natural henna lasts from 7 to 14 days, depending on the surface where it is applied and the availability of care. The advantages of a temporary tattoo are the absence of harm to the skin, since henna does not contain artificial components, it can be used even by pregnant women and people with delicate skin. In addition, mehendi makes it possible to frequently change patterns and images, in contrast to conventional tattoos..
When applying a pattern with henna of a different color, for example, black, you should be more careful, since henna contains artificial dyes, so it is recommended to check it for possible allergic reactions.
In order for the henna pattern to retain its brightness for a long period of time, it is recommended to regularly lubricate it with moisturizing oil – coconut or olive oil – but by no means mineral oil. It is undesirable to use scrubs and peels, visit baths, pools and saunas. If the drawing is applied to the hands or palms, then the dishes must be washed with gloves..
The brightness of the mehendi pattern ensures the drying of the paste in natural conditions, the period is from 3 hours. The dried layer must be carefully removed with a fingernail or a toothpick; you do not need to rinse with water. Within a few hours after application, it must be remembered that when the drawing comes into contact with other parts of the body or objects, it has its own imprint. If the mehendi drawing is not neat or if you want something else, then it is easy to erase it with alcohol or lemon juice.
Since liquid henna is packed in a tube with a cap, there are no special conditions for its storage: it can be left in the refrigerator or other dry place. Henna powder is stored for two to three years, an unopened tube – within 12 months, an open tube of henna is recommended to be used within two weeks.
Prepared by: login1504 (Tiunova Yana)