Sudani Henna Mehndi in Luxor

Showing Natural henna tattoos in Luxor

  it is a challenge indeed to get the women of Upper Egypt to use natural henna tattoos and not the black that they are used to. One successful trick I have found is to wear the natural stain Mehndi and have a fresh supply of henna cones an hand to give as gifts! It works!  As a lot of you know there are many dangers attached to using anything in henna to make it stain black.the main ingredient to attain this is a potentially harmful chemicals called PPD. So remember when you have your henna done elect to use natural and don't take a chance.   

Aswan Wedding Mehndi

In defense of the customs in Egypt however, many have used the way of adding black rock to their henna and have no problems. When I warn them about this they were quite surprised and said they have done this a longtime here without any problems. It's hard to break with tradition. Peace

Classic Henna Design Paste from South India

I inquired to my Host Fiaza about the various mehndi design pastes used here in  Rajahmundry. I stressed I wanted a natural paste which did not contain PPD's or any harmful chemicals.  We took a ride to a local beauty supply store and purchased whats called Classic Mehndi cones. When we got home we removed the pins from the tip and i noticed right away it did not have the chemical smell I was used to in the pre made cones and detected Rosa Oil and Eucalyptus. I was in for big surprise at the beautiful dark maroon color which developed over the next 36 hours!  

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Rajahmundry India Rangoli & Mehndi

Finely being able to be here in Hindustan in the land of Mehndi and beautiful Rangoli designs has been a real blessing and very enjoyable. I love the 'head shake' of approval thing they have going on! The food is wonderful and healthy as long as you stay cool with the spices and don't eat to much rice! The population here in Rajahmundry A.P. is about 95% Hindi and 5% Muslim. Everywhere you walk and in front of most doorways are beautiful rangoli designs for protection and to ward off evil spirits. Some are done in paint but most are done with chalk daily. On the way back to my flat I sighted this beautiful design and snapped this photo.

These type of designs are used in prenatal henna designs for expectant Moms.

Peace

Aminah

Danitra of West Seattle is Ink Spot Henna's top Henna Mehndi Artist.

Almost three years ago I meet Danitra and during a casual visit to her home she showed me her art and artistic talent and I knew immediately she would be a wonderful Henna Mehndi Tattoo artist. I loaded her up with henna and encouraged her to get rolling,.and did she ever! Danitra now runs a service in Seattle for henna temporary tattoos..

We offer a Free Henna Tattoo to a hostess who has a Mehndi party for five or more, so to get your free Tattoo call: 206-291-8201 or 313-HENNA-48  

The mixology of Henna Mehndi

New guide by Amina on how to mix your own henna paste!
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New Henna Mehndi site.

Ink Spot Henna is here to server you. Please note we have a new location and now offer henna tattoos in Seattle  please call :313-HENNA-48 to book Mehndi appointment with Danitra..
 I book groups of five or more at a time.and also individules.
We still offer The Art of Henna Mehndi classes digital and on Skype at Amina Designs or email me at Inkspothenna@gmail.com and aminadesigns@gmail.com

Summertime Mehndi fun in DC Metro Area and Spokane Valley, WA.

I always look forward to a summer trip back to see family and also to do #mehndievents and parties. So give me a call between now and July 15th to book a henna session. Will be in the D.C. Metro area a moth before I leave for Washington state. Contact me At 202-779-5703 or on WhatsApp.@Gatewayd2Egypt.