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Diwali Henna by Avani

Learn about the tradition and significance of design. Happy Diwali!

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]]> 2771 HENNA: THE MEHENDI TRADITION https://avanihenna.com/henna-the-mehendi-tradition/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:01:04 +0000 https://avanihenna.com/?p=2633 November 20, 2019 Henna, also known as Mehendi, originates from India and is derived from a plant called Lawsonia Enermims. Although the history and origin of Henna is hard to trace, it has been used for at least 5,000 years in both cosmetic and healing capacities. Henna is most commonly used as temporary body art which stains […]

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November 20, 2019
 

Henna, also known as Mehendi, originates from India and is derived from a plant called Lawsonia Enermims. Although the history and origin of Henna is hard to trace, it has been used for at least 5,000 years in both cosmetic and healing capacities. Henna is most commonly used as temporary body art which stains the skin for 7-10 days and has no adverse side effects due to its natural origin. In addition, the Henna aroma is very relaxing and calming, which has restorative effects on the body and mind. Traditional henna is used for weddings, spiritual events, ring ceremonies, baby showers, and other celebrations.

Master Artist: Avani Desai (Redmond)

Avani was born and raised in a village in the state of Gujarat, India, where henna is commonly used by women as adornment for any function. Inspired by its beauty, Avani decided to teach herself the art of henna. She started practicing on friends and family members as early as eight years old. She now has her own studio, Avani Henna, sharing her talents with the Greater Seattle area.

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]]> 2633 Types of Henna Designs https://avanihenna.com/types-of-henna-designs/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:03:10 +0000 https://avanihenna.com/?p=2557 Application of henna designs is different according to region and occasion.  Bridal Henna It’s very elaborate and detail bridal henna design. Feet Henna Many brides do henna on feet as an adornment. Eid Henna Most of EID henna have motif or leaf shaped designs. Mandala Mandala is very famous for it’s beautiful negative space and […]

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Application of henna designs is different according to region and occasion. 

Bridal Henna

It’s very elaborate and detail bridal henna design. 

Feet Henna

Many brides do henna on feet as an adornment. 

Eid Henna

Most of EID henna have motif or leaf shaped designs.

Mandala

Mandala is very famous for it’s beautiful negative space and center circle.

Semi Bridal
It’s not too elaborate yet beautiful and detail. 
Engagement Henna

Henna elements tell story of events . 

Simple Henna

Very famous for guest henna , birthday parties or corporate events.

Henna Stain

How henna stain look like after 24 to 48 hours . 

Baby Shower Henna

Baby shower henna added special touch to baby shower celebration through cutest and adorable designs.

Belly Henna

It gives perfect complement for maternity photo shoot. 

 

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]]> 2557 Henna or Tattoo? https://avanihenna.com/henna-or-tattoo/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:23:08 +0000 https://avanihenna.com/?p=2551 The major difference between hennas and tattoos is how they are placed on our bodies, as well as how long they last. For one thing, tattoos are placed via a needle under the topmost layer of our skin and are therefore permanent. Henna on the other hand, is ink that sits on top of our […]

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Tattoos are permanent and they pierce the skin to carry the ink down to the blood bearing layers of the skin to create a design that is permanent. By contrast, henna is a temporary dye that just sits on the surface of the skin. It only stains the dead layers of skin cells and it lasts about few weeks. Henna comes out darkest on the hands and the feet where the skin is the thickest. And by contrast, the tattoos do not take as well on the hands and the feet because the skin tends to bleed and fade and ruin the tattoo design. In addition, henna is different from tattoo in the style of the art. Henna designs are usually traditional designs from India and the Middle East and North Africa, and they are very different from tattoo designs. But these designs can be made into tattoos.

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]]> 2551 What is henna, and how does it work? https://avanihenna.com/what-is-henna-and-how-does-it-work/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:47:06 +0000 https://avanihenna.com/?p=2528 Henna is a small tree, and its leaves contain a dye which stains your skin – similar to turmeric or beets. However, with henna, the dye molecule (lawsone) binds to the keratin in your skin, which makes it a permanent stain! Henna can also refer to the temporary body art resulting from the staining of the skin from […]

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Henna is a small tree, and its leaves contain a dye which stains your skin – similar to turmeric or beets. However, with henna, the dye molecule (lawsone) binds to the keratin in your skin, which makes it a permanent stain!

Henna can also refer to the temporary body art resulting from the staining of the skin from the dyes (see also mehndi). After henna stains reach their peak color, they hold for a few days, then gradually wear off by way of exfoliation, typically within one to three weeks.

Mehndi is a form of body art and temporary skin decoration originating in ancient India, in which decorative designs are created on a person’s body, using a paste, created from the powdered dry leaves of the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis). Dating back to ancient India, mehndi is still a popular form of body art among the women of the Indian subcontinent, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, the Maldives, Africa and the Middle East. In the late 1990s, mehndi decorations became fashionable in the West, popularized by Indian cinema and entertainment industry, where they are called henna tattoos.

 

 

Henna has been used since antiquity to dye skin, hair, and fingernails, as well as fabrics including silk, wool and leather.

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