henna
The henna tree is considered one of the perennials and annuals, and it is evergreen, and it is abundant with branches. It grows to a height of about three meters, and its leaves are oval green or wide, and its small white flowers have a strong and fragrant aroma, and its fruits are a small box containing pyramidal seeds. This plant is used in most fields, especially cosmetic ones, such as engraving and drawing on the hands. [1]
How to knead henna for the hands
How to knead henna for hands: [2]
- Dark brown or burnt color: In a deep and small bowl, mix two cups of henna, seven grains of black lemon, dried and finely crushed, a cup of mahlabiah oil or henna, and a cup and a half of heavy brown tea, then leave the mixture for three hours until it mixes well, and we begin to decorate Hands and drawing on them after the required time has passed.
- The burgundy color: Boil three or four dried black lemon grains with a little water in a small and deep saucepan, and drain it, then soak in filtered water a cup of dry tamarind until it dissolves, then mix two cups of henna in lemon and tamarind water, and add a cup of Mahlabiah oil or henna, and leave the mixture for about an hour before engraving on the hands.
- Boil a quantity of black tea in half the amount of water used daily to boil the tea, and leave it on a low heat until half of the water evaporates, then add a spoonful of fresh lemon juice, and nest or twenty drops of hindi oil or ectalyptus oil to every half cup of the tea boiler, Then we leave the mixture for half an hour before we decorate the hands with it.
Tips and Advice
Tips and Tricks: [3]
- The color of the tea should be dark black to get a good result.
- We must make sure that the mixture of henna is firm and cohesive; Because liquid henna is difficult to stick to the skin.
- The effective mixture is obtained from mixing henna and other materials after leaving it to soak for approximately forty-eight hours.
- We mix a little sugar with lemon juice and Mohandi oil, and put it on the hands in order to keep the henna from drying on them.
- Henna should not be washed off after drying it with water; Because it takes at least an hour.
- We remove the henna by gently peeling it with the nails, and then we use a clean towel moistened with olive oil to remove it well.
- We put drops of oil; Because it helps the henna stay moist for a longer period.
- We keep the hands dry for about twelve hours, so that the henna fixes better.
- Put mahlabiah or henna oil on your hands before applying the mixture.
References
- ↑ "ABOUT HENNA" , silknstone.com , Retrieved 28-7-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "Henna Hand Designs Art Lesson" , /www.art-is-fun.com/ , Retrieved 28-7-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "Hair Henna" , /shophenna.com , Retrieved 28-7-2018. Edited.
