Mix your own paste out of henna powder, then apply it over clean skin to create a stain.
Study traditional designs like flowers and peacocks or begin making your own.
With frequent practice, you can make beautiful art at home..
When you are ready to start, take the pin out of cone and squeeze a little henna on a piece of tissue paper.
It will be black in the beginning and hard too, keep squeezing it until the mixture comes out of light color and is soft.
As you start applying, the tip keeps on get messy, so keep cleaning it with tissue paper..
Mehndi is a form of temporary body art that is painted onto the skin using henna.
Henna can also be used to dye hair, nails, and fabrics and is derived from a plant to create a rich and temporary lasting colour.
This type of body art originated originally in Ancient Egypt but became a thing to use on the skin in India..
Meanings include good health, fertility, wisdom, protection and spiritual enlightenment.
The most popular traditional use is tied closely with weddings and bridal preparation and these designs tend to be the most ornate.
Depending on the culture, men may use it as well as women, usually for more symbolic purposes..
