How to make your own henna tattoo
The "tattoos" henna are very popular in the Hindu culture, where they are used on special occasions like marriage ceremonies. Over time, they have grown into a temporary to permanent tattoos, particularly in the United States alternative. Henna tattoos usually last for two weeks or more if cared for properly. If you dare to make one for yourself, just gathers the team and choose a design before starting.
Buy henna. You can get it in specialty stores, craft stores or shops Indian merchandise. It often comes in powder inside a plastic bag cone-shaped, with a sticker at the end.
Read the instructions. The package should come with the henna powder and a catalyst on. Boil a cup of water and when it is ready, pour it into a bowl. Place the envelope unopened catalyst in the cup of hot water for 2 minutes.
Remove the catalyst on and turn it in your hands a few times to mix the contents. Cut the envelope to open and pour in the cone. Let contact and integrated with the henna powder.
Henna powder mixture with the catalyst by kneading the outside of the bag gently. Now you should see how the mixture begins to take a deep red-brown color. Kneading continues until no dry powder into the cone.
Remove the sticker on the top of the cone and knead the mixture last. Let stand for 4 to 6 hours. You can keep up to 3 days in the refrigerator. After that time its power is reduced.
Choose a layout while waiting for the henna to settle. Ideally, choose a simple but tribal detail, you might want an intricate traditional Indian design or perhaps a few letters or a character. Outline your design on a sheet of paper. Clean your skin with alcohol to make sure the area is clear of oil that may interrupt the absorption of henna.
Cut the tip of the cone of henna when 4 or 6 hours of waiting have passed. Remember that the more sensitive the cut on the cone, the more easily will achieve intricate designs.
Apply an even layer of oil mehlabiya. This makes it easier to work on the skin and allows the color is fixed better.
Follow "to the letter" design that you have chosen to complete your tattoo. Remember that traditional henna tattoos are a number of designs made at random. For an authentic look, fills an area of your body with swirls, dots and other designs rolling.
Leave the henna paste on the skin for at least 2 hours. It should be completely dry at the time to think about removing it.
Avoid by all means that your henna tattoo in contact with water for at least 12 hours. The color of henna is then reveal a couple of hours. This will give a clear and richly colored design.
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