Henna Mehndi

Tattoo Care Advice

Tattoo Care Advice

There are various ways to remove tattoos, the main 3 being:

1. Remove the bandage after 2 hours. Do not re-bandage.

2. Wash with mild soap and water, pat dry.

3. Apply a light amount of Tattoo Goo or Curel lotion 3 times daily for 2 weeks.

4. If a scab forms, do not pick or scratch!!!

5. Keep your new tattoo from sun burning.

6. Do not swim or soak until healed.

7. Avoid contact with oils, cleansers, and other chemicals

Selection Of Mehndi

Selection Of Mehndi

Fresh mehndi is always advisable to use for the cone, as it will give u good color without much efforts.If mehndi color is fedded, that means if it is more like a brownish then dark green.Filter this powder with a nylon clothe or even the tea striner will work. For 2 cones u will need 50grams of strained mehndi powder.

Add Water »»

To get a good color and for a longer period, boil 1 cup of water, add � tea spoon of tea powder(Indian tea), then add � tea spoon sugar,stir it and then filter. The add this water to the mehndi powder as required.Also add 6-7 drops of eucalyptus oil.The consistancy of this paste should be as thick as hurshes chocolate cerup. Stir it till u do not see any lumps(for 10-15 minutes) Put it in the cone when u need apply it on the hands. You can preserve this paste in the freeze but not the cone

How to Apply Mehendi?

How to Apply Mehendi?
You can make your own powder by drying henna leaves in shade. It might take weeks for them to dry to a crisp and you need to grind them thoroughly. You may also buy henna powder from the market. 

1. Henna powder sieved through a muslin cloth.
2. Well strained strong tea decoction.
3. Eucalyptus oil (few drops).
4. Strained lime juice.
5. Sugar (one table spoon).

Take the henna powder in a bowl, add the tea till it becomes a thick paste (similar to a dough). Add eucalyptus oil, sugar and lime juice and mix well to make it into a smooth and thin paste.
Leave it covered over night or during the day if you prefer to apply in the night.

Make a Cone.... »»

Take a thick plastic cover or use any thick freezer bag - cut it into shape of rectange 7" X 4". Twist one corner of the cover to make a cone. Tighten the tip to make tiny hole. Hold the tip and fill the paste and tie the broader end tightly with a thread. You also get readymade cones from the market.

Let imagination fly... »»

Now have fun. What ever you draw is beautiful and is a master piece in its own.

Remember.... »»

You should leave the mehendi to dry on your skin and keep it on for as long as possible (4 to 6 hours if possible - you may go to bed also with it). Scrape it after that. The color will become deeper if you leave it untouched by water for another 4 to 6 hours. A deep color may last upto two weeks. The coloration varies from person to person.

Tips For Better Design

Tips For Better Design

You should leave the mehndi to dry on your skin and keep it on for as long as possible (10 - 12 hours if possible - you can go to bed with it). Scrape it after that. The color will become deeperif you leave it untouched by water for another 10 - 12 hours. A deep color may last upto two weeks. The colouration varies from person to person.