henna directly to the belly-Henna during pregnancy

Henna during pregnancy is an ancient practice and is soothing as well as calming. It is believed to help bring about an easy birth and healthy child. A fun twist on tradition; applying the henna directly to the belly! 

Henna tattooing- fun and beautiful

Henna tattooing is a fun and beautiful and artistic way to experiment with. A traditional practice brought down to the new generation genres of artistic expression. What makes it even cooler is the fact that you can enjoy body art or body painting without permanently branding your skin and being stuck with it forever.

Henna tattooing is just drawing or painting designs into the skin with henna tattoo paste made from natural ingredients that are safe and cheaper than ink and permanent tattoos. You will only need powdered henna leaves with black coffee or tea liquid. It is so easy to do, cheaper and you can even do it on your own at home.

You need but three things; a design of your own or one from the many henna tattoo design available in the market, materials for the henna tattoo paste and applicator and know how to make the henna tattoo paste. So easy are the steps that a beginner may follow through.

How to make henna paste?

Things you will need:

Henna leaves (powdered)
Coffee or tea
Eucalyptus or lavender/olive oil
Water

How to- steps

1. Boil water and add coffee powder or tea bag. Allow it to settle for hours then strain it with a strainer to remove the coffee or tea grounds.

2. Add at least 3 teaspoon of henna powder and mix it with about a teaspoon of eucalyptus, an olive or lavender oil.

3. Then, add the coffee or tea liquid gradually until it turns to paste.

4. Leave the henna paste for about 6 to 12 hours for the paint to set and for best results. Once it has turned into a toothpaste-like liquid, it is therefore ready to use.

Once the henna paste is done then, you are all set to paint your henna tattoo. Some people use bottle tubes, toothpicks or any pointed material you can use to etch your paint. However, some people who are experts you might call, use their fingers.

For better results, it would be wiser to steam the skin before starting with the paint because, henna stains darker in warmer surfaces. After you are done with the henna tattoo, let it dry and stay for hours before washing it or removing the paste because, henna stains darken after 48 hours. You can also use hair drier to make it dry faster. You may also use a plastic tape to cover the henna tattoo and keep it warmer but, make sure that you place a tissue underneath to prevent smudging and soak the perspiration.

Henna Tattoo Designs-preferred design is very important

Henna tattoo designs have become popular among people of all ages. Probably, a lot of people are enticed to try getting the design they want without fear of having it drawn permanently onto their skin.

The selection of your preferred design is very important and you need to really spend time on it. Even though henna tattoos are not permanent, regretting on your choice means several days of washing and scrubbing off your henna tattoo design; moreover, the notes of remorse you utter each time you see the design.

Decide where you would like to place your tattoo. Take time to evaluate the chosen design and its effect on the particular portion of your body. All artists maintain their own catalog of tattoo designs. Take time to browse through it, listing your possible choice, then make a shortlist until you finally choose one. In this way, you are confident that you will appreciate and enjoy your henna tattoo as long as it lasts.

Choose heavy colors for your henna tattoo if you want it to last longer. Pale colors tend to fade and diminish quickly. The longer your henna tattoo stays the more value you get in spending expensively for it.

It is a reality that our society has prejudice on persons with tattoos, stereotyping them too. They have many preconceive ideas like issues on cleanliness and grooming. Some would readily label a person with tattoo as an ex-convict, involve in gangster activities, and many more. It seems that tattoos should not be seen in formal events like weddings, inaugurations, balls, and many others.

Therefore, select carefully your design and have it done correctly to avoid the hustle of prejudice and typecasting. The fact that you like your tattoo and you treasure its presence on you, then no amount of comment could make you regret having it.

There is a need for you to have your design done by a tattoo artist whom you know well. Henna tattoos are very intricate and may take a long time to finish. There are some artists who would intentionally work slowly to augment their labor cost.

A clean work area assures you of a neat tattoo job. Getting referral from friends ensures that you are with a certified quality tattoo artist.

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