some questions
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ1.How long will the henna stain last?
The stain should last from 1-3 weeks. This depends on several things. Firstly is depends on how long the henna was left on the skin. Secondly it will depend of aftercare – for example it may not last quite so long on someone who does lots of hand washing / washing up.
2.What is your henna paste made from?
My henna paste is made from henna powder (made from the leaves of the henna plant), lemon juice and essential oils. I sometimes vary the essential oils, but I will always be able to let you know before the appointment which ones I’m currently using. My henna paste is always made from 100% natural ingredients and I always mix my own henna so that I know exactly what has gone into it.
3.How long should I keep the paste on my skin?
The paste needs to be left on for at least two hours, the longer the paste is left on the better the stain will be. I would recommended leaving the paste on for as long as possible.
4.Can henna cause an allergic reaction?
Allergic reactions from natural brown henna paste are extremely rare. If you have heard of allergic reactions to henna these are most probably not caused by natural brown henna, but caused by the chemical based “black henna”. The only warning over natural brown henna use comes if you have a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a rare health condition) then it is best to avoid henna. If you have a citrus allergy please let me know in advance because I sometimes use lemon juice in my henna mix.
5.Do you offer 'Black Henna' or henna in another colour?
No. I only use natural brown henna. Never trust a henna artist who offers you another type of henna as this will usually be made from chemicals which can be very dangerous. There is no such thing as “black henna” or “white henna”.
6.Can you henna all areas of the body?
Yes, you can henna all parts of the body but certain areas stain better than others. Hands and feet stain best as this is where the skin has the most layers. Lower arms and legs also offer a fairly good stain. The closer you get to the middle of the body, the lighter the stain will be.
7.What colour will it be?
On the first day it will be a light organgy colour as it takes 24 hours for the stain to fully develop. On the second day the stain should be brown.
8.I'm a teenager, can I get henna?
If you’re under 16 you may only get henna with either written parental permission or with a parent present.