Semi-permeant Marking

[Nightstriker]

I will have to pass along a third word for the henna Tattooing. I have seen it last up to a week or so.

[spirit]

This may seem a silly question, but how and where do you find a henna tattoo?

spirit

[vistana]

usually you would buy henna powder (I've found it in some grocery stores) and mix it to make a paste, which you use to draw your own designs on.

Also, I've had henna tattoos last a few days to a few weeks, depending on where they are and how well you look after them. If you get one done, they usually say it will last 6-8 weeks, but my experince is 2-3 is the longest that it wil actually look good for.

[Ranai]

Henna ornaments can turn out very beautiful. For good results, they need to be applied with care and patience. You can make quite a ceremony out of it.

In many Middle Eastern cultures, henna ornaments on hands and feet are applied as wedding adornments. So if you use this as a symbol of commitment, you are entering an ancient and widespread tradition.

You could ask around among people of Middle Eastern or Indian origin in your neighbourhood and have it done professionally. I believe the aesthetic outcome and the joy for you both would be well worth it.

Visual inspiration: A great resource for all things henna with awesome images and tips how to do it yourself is www.hennapage.com Take a look at their collection of line art patterns.

[Belatu]

Already decided on a design, where it goes, etc. As for where you can get it, I don't know if they have Target stores where you live, but I checked their website last night and they were selling a kit for $16.95.

Thanks for all the great advice on it, this site has been a big help!

[midnightsky]

henna will last at least 2-3 weeks on me- though the quality may be different since that stuff was henna used for religius purposes for a friends church, so it had to stay on for awhile (on the hands)

[Ranai]

An additional note for all who are interested in Mehndi – temporary skin decoration with henna.

Please use only pure, natural henna bought from a reliable source.

Do not use any so-called 'black henna'; these products contain chemical dyes. Notably paraphenylenediamine (PPD) which is a contact allergen. It can cause severe allergic reactions and trouble you for the rest of your life.

Henna body art is fun!
Please do it safely and intelligently, and take care what you put on your skin.