From time immemorial, people have applied all sorts of patterns to their skin. Body painting with henna was practiced in Greece, Mesopotamia, India, Babylon, Rome and Assyria. In addition to the decorative function, such patterns acted as an amulet. It was believed that they protect a person from harm.
Benefits of drawing made with henna
It should be noted that mehendi, the sketches of which are now in front of you, do absolutely no harm to the body and are superior to permanent tattoos in many ways. Think for yourself, do you need a drawing, which will then be very difficult to get rid of? Moreover, it is very painful to apply a permanent tattoo, in addition, it is harmful to he alth. Think about how it will look in a couple of years? Of course, she will become pale, lose her appearance, and you will probably regret having made her. Then you will spend a lot of nerves and money to bring the drawing. And with mehendi, you will not have such problems. They look very cute and elegant, people around will admire these magnificent patterns. It is not surprising that many young people prefer precisely such temporarytattoos. Admit it: mehendi drawings, sketches, you probably like it. If you have a rich imagination, you can complement the pattern with rhinestones or shiny varnish.
How long does mehendi last?
The henna pattern remains on the skin from 7 to 14 days, that is, you certainly will not have time to get bored with it. And after this time, you can apply a new pattern or update the old one. If you want to erase such a tattoo, use a soft brush and soapy water to do this.
How to make henna paste
- Bring 0.5 liters of water to a boil.
- Add two small spoons of tea or ground coffee to it.
- Keep the water on low heat for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Take a fine strainer (you can also use a regular nylon stocking) and sift 40 grams of henna through it. Just do not take the powder used for dyeing hair. It is made from another part of the plant.
- Pour water into henna powder, stir. The resulting composition should be similar in density to icing sugar. If you want mehendi, a photo whose sketches are distinguished by special elegance, to be bright, add lemon juice to the mixture.
- Let the finished composition stand for several hours.
How to apply a pattern using printing?
- Decide on which part of the body you would like to see mehendi, sketches of which, by the way, can help you in drawing.
- Smear the stencil with the mixture.
- Press it to the skin.
- Hold sometime printing in this position.
- Remove it and wash off the remnants of the mixture with soapy water.
The final stage of applying mehendi
- You need to be in a warm place for an hour to dry the drawing. It is not forbidden to dry it with an infrared lamp.
- To make the pattern beautiful and bright, combine sugar and lemon juice in a ratio of 1: 2, then apply this solution to the pattern. Don't smear it inadvertently!
- Treat your skin with vegetable oil to make it soft. You can also use sesame or almond oil - it will help make the picture bright and shiny.
- Spray the mehendi with hairspray - this is necessary to secure the pattern.
What is the purpose of henna patterns on the skin?
This is what mehendi is for, the sketches of which are of extraordinary beauty:
- to decorate the body;
- for protection from otherworldly entities and the evil eye;
- to protect the skin from the scorching sun;
- for the purpose of disinfection;
- for the implementation of all kinds of rituals;
- for holidays.
What do mehendi symbols mean?
- Flowers - good mood, joy.
- Liana - the ability to stand your ground, stubbornness.
- Fruits - infinity, eternal life, happiness.
- Water flower - there are many interpretations, but the main ones are joy and life.
- Shell - a talisman against sorrows and misfortunes.
- Fish - attraction, love.
- Seeds(points) - birth, life, fertility.
- The whip is a sign of dignity, the ability to control oneself.
- Oval - mehendi in the form of this geometric figure means integrity.
So, now you know what mehendi is, how to prepare a mixture for applying a pattern, what various symbols mean. Perhaps you have already thought about decorating your skin with such a pattern, because it is very beautiful and elegant. You also saw sketches of mehendi tattoos, which probably gave you some ideas about your future pattern.
