Henna tattoo

Henna tattoos are temporary tattoos created from a paste derived from the crushed leaves of the henna plant. Henna tattoo designs are applied to the skin with a small Henna pen. After the paste dries, the design is a reddish-brown color that lasts for several weeks before fading.

What's So Special About Henna Tattoos?

Henna tattoos are generally considered safe, although some people may have an allergic reaction to the henna paste. The most common place for butterfly henna tattoos is on the hand. Although women's henna hand tattoos and face designs are often used in traditional wedding ceremonies in some cultures, men's henna designs and body art remain quite popular as well. When choosing a henna design, it helps to look up the different henna tattoo meanings. Look online or ask around, to ensure you choose the right kind.

How to Create Easy Henna Tattoos and Designs

To create simple henna tattoos, you'll need henna paste, henna pens, soft towels, and a bowl of water. If you're not that good at freestyle designs, there are henna stencils to choose from to make creating henna hand tattoos easier and practically mess-free. If you plan to use premixed paste, follow the directions on how to prepare it properly. If you're using henna powder, carefully mix it with the right amount of water until the paste is smooth. You may need to allow it to sit overnight for the colors in the dye to release before use. Once the paste is ready, add it to the applicator in the henna pen. Next, apply the henna paste to the skin on the desired body area and start drawing your choice of design. Use a towel to wipe away excess paste as you go. Allow the paste to dry for several hours or longer. The longer you leave the paste on, the darker the tattoo will be. Once the paste has dried, gently scrape it off using a paper towel or cloth. Don't rub too hard or you risk removing some of the design. Apply a thin layer of olive oil or coconut oil to the tattoo for protection and to help it last longer.