Henna tattoos are amazing for people who don’t actually want a permanent tattoo forever. However are also good to use, as a test run, if you are unsure of your next permanent tattoo design; simply test out the design with henna and if you like it get it done permanently and if you don’t wait for it to fade and no harm is done. They’re are so many different designs out there, so check out this list of henna tattoo ideas that you’ll love definitely love!
Henna tattoos are made from a dye that is prepared from the plant Lawsonia Inermis also known as Hina. The leaves are dried and turned into powder which is then turned into a paste to dye hair and skin. For particular cultures henna is worn for weddings and other ceremonies, however it has also become a ‘cool’ trend amongst festival goers and brits on holiday. It originated in Egypt and has since spread to countries like Saudi Arabia and India.
The best bit about henna tattoos is they last between a week or two so once it has naturally faded you have a blank canvas and can start again.
Henna tattoos are usually beautiful intricate designs that involve patterns and flowers, but seeing as they work like paint you can have any design you want. Here are 15 henna tattoo ideas that are perfect for your next holiday.
You do need to be careful that the henna you buy and use is safe as while it may seem like a temporary tattoo is harmless fun, there are some potential risks involved. Educate yourself about those risks before letting yourself get a henna tattoo; whether it be done by yourself at home or whilst abroad. Research has shown that brown henna is a lot safer than black henna as black can often burn if used incorrectly, so do make sure you double check the packaging.
Top tip: do a 24 hour patch test to check for an allergic reaction when applying any ink to your skin. If irritation occurs quickly wipe off and do not sue the product.
So those were 15 henna tattoo ideas which are perfect for your next holiday, but of course there are millions of other designs. which design will you try on your next holiday.
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