henna
The use of henna is one of the ancient Arab customs and traditions, which still retain its place in many families today, despite the many alternatives to henna drawing on the night preceding the wedding night. This day is dedicated to the bride to draw henna with her beautiful paintings on her hands and body.
Henna is an example of the original Arab heritage, and the charming beauty that Arab women have known from ancient times until today. Henna is prepared in many ways. In this article we offer you the best to get what you want from beauty and brilliance.
Henna with rose water
Ingredients
Three tablespoons of dry henna, preferably the choice of excellent species to obtain satisfactory results.
1 tablespoon natural lemon juice.
One and a half tablespoons of rose water.
The perfume
Warm water for kneading.
Kneading method
Bring the henna and place it in a bowl with a lid. Add the rose water and lemon juice. Then mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon. Add a little warm water with the continuous kneading until you get a smooth, soft paste.
Leave the dough for an hour until it ferments, then place it in a bag and leave a small hole in the tip.
Place the henna in a warm place until the time of use.
Bring the dough and rub them with your hands well before putting the henna, and this article helps to soften and dry the henna quickly.
Henna with black tea and starch
Ingredients
Three tablespoons of henna.
One and a half tablespoons starch.
Half a tablespoon lemon juice.
Half cup of black tea.
Tablespoon of milk.
How to prepare
Put the henna and starch in a special bowl, then mix them together. Then add lemon juice and tea, and fill in the same way as before, and this henna is characterized by containing color-retaining substances, which works to gain hands color quickly, and last longer.
Alternatives when kneading henna
Ammonia can be used as an alternative to starch.
A tablespoon of olive oil can be used to give a gloss to the drawings.
Carnation powder can be used with any method to increase the duration of henna on the hand while maintaining its color.
The henna can be mixed with pomegranate peel water and prepared with boiling pomegranate on fire for ten minutes, then drained and used with kneading to increase color.
Tips for a distinctive henna
Leave the henna on the hand until it is completely dry alone, then remove it.
Avoid contact with water immediately after henna drying.
Avoid using lemons and peels on your hands; because it removes henna and softens its color and becomes pale.