5 things to know about henna...

The 5 things to know about henna:


1. There is only one real type of natural henna. Though many have advertised different colors of so-called henna or "black henna", there is indeed, only one type: the one the combines only NATURAL ingredients to make the henna paste. (Mostly eucalyptus oil, henna plant extract, black tea) If you find someone applying "black henna," you have to ask them if the paste includes any chemicals or preservatives. I've seen many people who have had allergic reactions to black henna. (FYI: Karishma Beauty does NOT endorse, nor sell black henna)

2. Natural henna stays for a maximum of 2 weeks. As our skin naturally exfoliates itself and creates new layers, the skin with henna will eventually fade away. I've heard many rumors that henna should last about a month or two.

3. It takes 24 hours for the henna color to achieve its darkest color. As soon as henna is applied on your skin, it begins the process of staining that part of the skin by seeping into its layers. (A completely harmless process--esp. with natural henna). A common misconception about henna is that as soon as you peel off the henna, the color you see is the darkest. NOT TRUE! If you don't wash your hands as frequently within the 24 hours after the application of henna, it will--in its own natural process--intensify its color. Give it time!

4. DO NOT WASH OFF THE HENNA. Unless you are looking to have fun during the application, and want only a minimal amount of an orange color to show, I advise you to never wash off the henna after it is dry. I frequently tell my clients to wait 2-3 hours before they PEEL (not wash) off their henna. As it takes 24 hours for the color to get more intense, it is absolutely imperative that you do not interrupt the process by washing it off!

5. The warmer the part of your skin, the darker the color. There are parts of your body where the henna color will come out darker than others. For example, your inside palms (as they are the warmest and generate the most heat) will get a darker color than the outside of your hands and/or wrist.

I hope that answers most of the common questions Ive been asked by clients. If not, please do not hesitate to ask me!

As mentioned in the last post, recommendations for make up and skin products will come soon!