From East to West, Natural Henna Tattoos are Making a Comeback

If you don't like the idea of getting a tattoo placed by a gun with needles, Henna tattoos just might be your answer.

Henna or 'Hene', also known as 'Mendhi' or 'Mehendi' in India and Pakistan, is commonly known for the coloring of hair in the West.

However, the dye qualities are not limited to coloring hair and medicinal uses: the dying agents of the Henna plant (Henna Plant Lawsonia Inermis) is also used to dye beautifully-patterned tattoos on the skin.

Henna Body Art has become recognized as a fantastic alternative to traditional tattoos because it requires no licensing to do and is safe for all ages and skin types unless there is a known allergy to Henna.

In an age where ingredients of traditional tattoo ink have come into question, Henna dyes are not known as "Henna Ink". Henna dyes are completely natural as they are derived botanically from the plant, left to dry, and ground into a powder that is then made into a paste.

Henna tattoos are simple to create: a stencil is placed over the skin that has been treated with mehlabiya oil and the henna paste is applied and left to sit for approximately 2 hours.

Aftercare of Henna tattoos is also straightforward: for 12 hours, no harsh soaps or abrasive washclothes are used on the area. During that time, the color depends to a rich, deep hue. For step-by-step instructions, please go to Henna Tattoos' website.

Avoid 'Black Henna' Tattoos!

Black Henna contains PPD, otherwise known as p-Phenyldiamine, p-Phenylenedimine, para-Phenyldiamine & para-Phenylenedimine.

Black Henna is often touted as "permananent tattoo ink" to tourists while visiting other countries. Black Henna is completely based on known toxic chemicals:

1. Black Henna is VERY black and is known to cause allergic reactions.

2. Black Henna is extremely toxic.

3. Black Henna is illegal in Europe and the USA, or any other country that enforces safety laws and procedures.