Henna tattoos: style, tips and ideas

Their original name is Mehndi and they are produced for religious or cultural purposes in India, Pakistan and North Africa. We are talking about henna tattoo, special temporary tattoos made with natural henna red, made from a plant called Lawsonia Inermis... Although many think that this is a tradition that originated in India, in fact, even the ancient Romans knew the practice of henna tattooing, but with the advent of the Catholic Church, this practice was banned as a pagan rite. Henna tattoos conquered India, a country still widely used today, only in the XNUMX century and became wedding jewelry for hands and feet able to bring the bride good luck and prosperity.

Although henna tattoos have a very ancient origin, they are still in vogue today and more and more girls around the world are choosing them. The benefits are many if you use natural henna without chemical additives that are harmful to the skin. THE tattoo all'henné Besides being beautiful, with patterns full of curls, flowers and sinuous lines, they are not painful, last 2 to 4 weeks and leave a pleasant scent on your hands.

Are there risks associated with henna tattoos? Who is tired of fascism or an allergy to henna, henna tattoos should be avoided to avoid even serious reactions. It is also important to make sure that the mixture from which the tattoo is made is 100% natural with no added chemicals. One of these harmful substances that are added to improve the fixation of the product is paraphenylenediammine (Ppd), an additive capable of causing a delayed flare-up of allergic reactions (15 days after tattooing) and which can cause sensitization so severe that it becomes chronic, even causing liver damage.

So how do you know if the henna tattoo you are about to get is safe? First of all, know that there is no natural henna for black tattoos. Natural henna is a green powder mixed with lemon, sugar and water to make it thinner and let the artist paint with it. The skin color will be reddish brown. There is also safe henna, which has been added with other natural ingredients to change the color a little, but the shades of green, brown and red always change.

In terms of placement, on the other hand, the arms are the number one candidate for this type of tattoo, which gives it that extra sensuality and exoticism. However, the feet, wrists and ankles should not be forgotten, even if there really are no rules regarding the most appropriate point on the body for a henna tattoo. It can also be a great test bed for the placement or design of the permanent tattoo you are planning on getting.

In short, as for henna tattoo, and since they are not permanent, it is appropriate to say ...indulge your imagination!