Frequently Asked Questions

Henna is a flowering plant that grows in India. The leaves are crushed and sifted into a very fine powder. This powder is used to make a paste that can stain the skin, hair, and other materials.

What is black henna?

Black Henna will have a black dye containing PPD (Para-phenylendiamine). This makes it very harsh for use on skin, often resulting in rashes and even burns. PPD is known to be very dangerous and can cause severe injuries.

My henna is all natural,

Do you make your own?

YES!

I use a high quality henna powder that is directly from India. This powder is mixed with lemon juice, water, organic sugar, and an essential oil. I often use eucalyptus, lavender, cajeput, or tea tree oil.

How long does it last?

Henna stain oxidizes and initially will be an orange that will develop into dark shades of maroon or brown.

NATURAL HENNA does not come in any other colors.

With proper aftercare henna can last 7-14 days.

Aftercare Instructions

Avoid contact with water for the first 24 hours if possible. Henna is hydrophobic, water prevents the fresh stain from darkening. When removing stain, scrape off with an ID or Debit card. Use a natural oil to scrub off any remaining bits.
Protect the stain from water when bathing or swimming. Coat the area with a barrier like my handmade henna balm. You can also apply a layer of pure coconut oil, or a thin layer of Vaseline prior to bathing or showering.
Keep your henna paste on for as long as possible. The longer the better. Once your paste is dry you can mist with a lemon sugar sealant, or apply an occlusive tape to your design. You can also wrap your design with toilet paper and then put a sock over it. Henna will flake off and stain skin and clothing.
Henna doesn’t like chemicals. This includes lotions, pools, body wash, soap, etc. To keep your stain as long as possible, try to avoid these directly over your design. You can moisturize the area with my handmade Henna Balm, or any natural oil like coconut or olive oil.