Mehndi Designs For Hands Indian Biography
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The dried, crushed henna powder is mixed with a combination of liquids, some used are
black tea, coffee, water, lemon or lime juice and assorted essential oils, the paste is then
left to cure for several hours before it is ready to apply on the skin. After the design is complete the paste is left on the skin anywhere from 6 to 24 hours, many times it is
wrapped and left on overnight to achieve a deeper stain.
Henna works by staining the outer layer of skin, called the epidermis. The deepest cells
of the epidermis are constantly creating new cells and as these new cells rise to the
surface the old cells die and are discarded, thus causing the design to gradually fade
away. Some areas of the body generate faster than others so designs done in those areas
will fade faster than others. The face and neck regenerate quickly, usually within a week;
while the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet can take up to four weeks to
regenerate completely. The stain is also affected by body temperature, pore size and
body chemistry, so the same area may stain differently on different people. The designs
start off light at first and then gradually darken over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Recipes vary but here is a basic one to try if you decide to make your own paste. Make a
brew of boiled tea or coffee, you can use instant if you don’t have any fresh coffee, to this
I usually add lemon juice and some powdered clove and on occasions some orange zest.
While this is slowly simmering add a few tablespoons of the dried powder (make sure it
is a vibrant green colour) to a bowl. Strain the liquid solution very well and then add it to
the powder slowly, you want it to be the consistency of mud or toothpaste. You can also
add eucalyptus, mustard seed or lavender oil to the mix, this helps mask the scent which
some people find offensive. When your mixture looks about right let it sit to cool and
mature for about an hour. Save any left over catalyst. If a lot of water evaporates during
the cooling time you can add more liquid to the paste to achieve the consistency that you
are looking for.
Another even easier recipe is to use just lemon juice and a “terped” oil. Mix your powder
with the lemon juice until it is the consistency of toothpaste in a ceramic bowl and leave
it to set. After 24 hours scrape a plastic spoon across the top of the paste, if the top is a
brownish colour and the exposed paste from underneath is a deep green the paste is
ready. Add a little Eucalyptus, lavender or cajeput oil to the paste, put it into your Jac
bottle or cone and you are ready to go.
In period the paste was applied to the skin by means of a thin stick or sliver of bone, first
it would be dipped in the paste and then dotted on the skin in the desired pattern. In the
current Middle Ages you may yet find individuals applying mehndi this way but most of
the time artists use carrot bags, cellophane cones or “jac” bottles and metal tips. Each
person has their personal favourite.
When it is time to remove the dried paste from your skin, do not use water. Instead, flake
the paste off with your fingernail, credit card or license and then use a cotton ball or
tissue dipped in oil, I like a light olive oil, to remove any traces of paste. Keep the design
as dry as possible for the first 12 hours or so to allow the stain a chance to develop.
Avoid scrubbing the design as it will cause it to fade faster. You can also exfoliate before
you have your design and then moisturize after to help prolong the design.
source(google.com.pk)
The dried, crushed henna powder is mixed with a combination of liquids, some used are
black tea, coffee, water, lemon or lime juice and assorted essential oils, the paste is then
left to cure for several hours before it is ready to apply on the skin. After the design is complete the paste is left on the skin anywhere from 6 to 24 hours, many times it is
wrapped and left on overnight to achieve a deeper stain.
Henna works by staining the outer layer of skin, called the epidermis. The deepest cells
of the epidermis are constantly creating new cells and as these new cells rise to the
surface the old cells die and are discarded, thus causing the design to gradually fade
away. Some areas of the body generate faster than others so designs done in those areas
will fade faster than others. The face and neck regenerate quickly, usually within a week;
while the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet can take up to four weeks to
regenerate completely. The stain is also affected by body temperature, pore size and
body chemistry, so the same area may stain differently on different people. The designs
start off light at first and then gradually darken over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Recipes vary but here is a basic one to try if you decide to make your own paste. Make a
brew of boiled tea or coffee, you can use instant if you don’t have any fresh coffee, to this
I usually add lemon juice and some powdered clove and on occasions some orange zest.
While this is slowly simmering add a few tablespoons of the dried powder (make sure it
is a vibrant green colour) to a bowl. Strain the liquid solution very well and then add it to
the powder slowly, you want it to be the consistency of mud or toothpaste. You can also
add eucalyptus, mustard seed or lavender oil to the mix, this helps mask the scent which
some people find offensive. When your mixture looks about right let it sit to cool and
mature for about an hour. Save any left over catalyst. If a lot of water evaporates during
the cooling time you can add more liquid to the paste to achieve the consistency that you
are looking for.
Another even easier recipe is to use just lemon juice and a “terped” oil. Mix your powder
with the lemon juice until it is the consistency of toothpaste in a ceramic bowl and leave
it to set. After 24 hours scrape a plastic spoon across the top of the paste, if the top is a
brownish colour and the exposed paste from underneath is a deep green the paste is
ready. Add a little Eucalyptus, lavender or cajeput oil to the paste, put it into your Jac
bottle or cone and you are ready to go.
In period the paste was applied to the skin by means of a thin stick or sliver of bone, first
it would be dipped in the paste and then dotted on the skin in the desired pattern. In the
current Middle Ages you may yet find individuals applying mehndi this way but most of
the time artists use carrot bags, cellophane cones or “jac” bottles and metal tips. Each
person has their personal favourite.
When it is time to remove the dried paste from your skin, do not use water. Instead, flake
the paste off with your fingernail, credit card or license and then use a cotton ball or
tissue dipped in oil, I like a light olive oil, to remove any traces of paste. Keep the design
as dry as possible for the first 12 hours or so to allow the stain a chance to develop.
Avoid scrubbing the design as it will cause it to fade faster. You can also exfoliate before
you have your design and then moisturize after to help prolong the design.
Mehndi Designs For Hands Idnian 2013 Pics Pictures Images Photos
Mehndi Designs For Hands Idnian 2013 Pics Pictures Images Photos
Mehndi Designs For Hands Idnian 2013 Pics Pictures Images Photos
Mehndi Designs For Hands Idnian 2013 Pics Pictures Images Photos
Mehndi Designs For Hands Idnian 2013 Pics Pictures Images Photos
Mehndi Designs For Hands Idnian 2013 Pics Pictures Images Photos
Mehndi Designs For Hands Idnian 2013 Pics Pictures Images Photos
Mehndi Designs For Hands Idnian 2013 Pics Pictures Images Photos
Mehndi Designs For Hands Idnian 2013 Pics Pictures Images Photos
Mehndi Designs For Hands Idnian 2013 Pics Pictures Images Photos
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