Above photos show designs with Henna Paste still on skin.
Paste should be left on (warm/dry/untouched) for at least
4 hours so that the skin stains properly. 48 hrs after
Paste is removed, the tatoos will be at its' darkest (reddish/
brown colour).
4 days later, the above/right design is
still a nice reddish/brown. By day 6 it is slowly beginning to
fade ...
The study of Yoga living has also led Gail to the timeless, ancient art of Henna tatooing, a 5,000 year old tradition (at least). Applications of Henna Tatoos can be applied by Gail with appointment. She uses only Jamila superior Quality Henna making her own paste with lemon juice ... all natural! Black Henna is not used/recommended. Fees are charged in 30 minute blocks @ $30 each. There is no additional 'per design' charge. Henna must have 4 hours (minimum) for proper drying time. The longer you can leave your Henna on ... the darker it will be. Tatoos can be covered with paper tape to help prevent smudging during drying time, however you must be careful not to bump the application. At its' darkest hue, it will be a copper colour. These tatoos typically last almost 2 weeks, depending on your skin type, how many chemical soaps/lotions you use (not recommended).
HENNA PARTIES: Gather a few of your friends and have Mehndi applied in a group setting! Same fee applies ... $30 fr 30 minute block. It's a great idea for baby showers, bridal showers, etc.
PRE-BIRTHING BLESSINGS: If you are soon to be delivering a blessing, an application of Mehndi delicately designed around the navel is a beautiful decoration for that pre-delivery photo opportunity!
The women of India have been painting their bodies (mostly hands, feet and face since the rest is supposed to be covered up) for over 5,000 years. Traditionally worn in a ritualized manner for ceremonies and important occasions such as weddings, the art takes a different form in Western countries. While many people like the ancient patterns of swirls and scrolls, they put them in untraditional places like around a pregnant belly.
"Blessingways" and henna parties can be combined into a day of pampering and relaxation for the expectant mom and her friends as well. It is a fun reason to gather the women in your life together for support, encouragement, and a little excitement while celebrating the end of your pregnancy. Plus, everyone has a little reminder of the day together as the designs last almost 2 weeks. Having henna applied, having someone touch your belly can be very calming. The henna paste is cooling and can help relieve heat exhaustion and sooth hot skin as well as being a natural sun block. Henna brings something restful and joyous to the strenuous last trimester and helps women embrace the transformation of their shape. The application process of mehndi or henna body art on a pregnant belly is a time where the mom needs to be still and relaxed. She has to find time in her schedule to sit down for a few hours and focus on her belly, on her pregnancy, and her new life. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit with a few close friends before the birth.
Same fees apply (30 minute blocks)
Visit www.hennapage.com for more wonderful information on this temporary art.
