'Henna' or 'mehndi' are words for body painting or designs made using a paste of Lawsonia Inermis plant leaves. It also refers to the plant itself.

Henna body painting is a traditional, ancient art form that has been practiced for centuries in India, Africa, South Asia and the Middle East. It is a part of Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, and Jewish customs, and is also mentioned in the Bible (Song of Songs), but is typically a cultural rather than a religious practice—used in rites of passage, for celebrations, and for beauty.

Getting henna is not the same thing as getting a tattoo. Tattoos are permanent; henna is temporary. Tattoos are painful; henna is completely painless. Tattoos require life-long committment; henna allows freedom to experiment.

To prepare henna, dried henna leaves are mixed into a paste and applied to the skin using cones or bottles. The paste looks almost black when dry, and when removed leaves an orange stain that oxidizes to reddish brown. It lasts 1–3 weeks. The design fades as the skin naturally exfoliates, so the amount of time it remains varies.

Natural henna stains in only one color—reddish brown. Two-tone effects can be achieved, embellishments like glitter or gilding can be added, but the color of the henna stain is always a shade of brown. 'Black Henna' is not henna at all—it is dangerous, and should never be used. We use 100% natural henna mixed with pure essential oils. Natural henna is safe and beautiful, even for children and pregnant women!