WHAT IS A LEMON SUGAR GLAZE & WHY DO I WANT THAT?

The lemon sugar glaze is a mixture of fresh squeezed lemon juice, organic cane sugar & essential oils. I use fresh henna powder that leaves color in as little as 15 minutes on most parts of the body, so the glaze is optional.

I also make my henna paste with a bit of pomegranate juice to help it stick to your skin. However, if you want to get dark color for your finished design, then you want the paste to stay on your skin as long as possible in the warmest conditions possible as Henna Paste is a heat activated vegetable dye.

The Lemon Sugar glaze helps seal the henna to the skin. The citric acid & essential oils in the glaze seem to help get darker color in the finished tattoo. Most people choose to have the glaze applied so their henna tattoo doesn't flake off too quickly.

HOW LONG DOES A HENNA TATTOO LAST?

A good dark henna tattoo will last one to two weeks for people who take good care of their design. Henna works by staining layers of the skin. The longer you leave the paste in place and the hotter the skin gets, the more the pores open to accept the dye & the deeper the finished color. The deeper the color, the longer the tattoo will remain visible. If you want a long lasting design, please follow these suggestions:

• To prepare your skin for Mehndi, please wash the skin surface to remove any oils, lotions and dry skin.
• You may want to shave the area the day before your tattoo.
• Mehndi works best on the palms & backs of the hands, the feet, the belly & the tender skin of the inner arm.
• Designs on the upper arms, back, or other parts of the body do not last as long, nor does the color take as well.
• Please try to leave the paste in place for at least three hours.
• For best results leave the paste in place for 6 hours, or overnight.
• To remove, scrape the hardened paste off the skin. Use a vegetable oil to remove any remaining paste before washing the design.
• If possible, avoid wetting the design area for at least 12 hours.
• Moisturizing the tat twice daily with olive oil will help the design last.
• Avoid applying chlorinated water, petroleum body care products, and abrasive skin care products to the finished henna tattoo.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET A HENNA TATTOO?

In general simple designs start at $10 and go up from there. I am happy to help you choose a pattern you like that fits your budget. Please contact me for more information.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING HENNA TATTOO?

It must be five or six years now. I am self-taught & publish some portfolio photos on this site, my blog & my "MySpace" for your review. I am happy to say that my skills & speed improve annually.

WHAT IS IN YOUR HENNA PASTE?

I make the paste myself & have published the ingredients list and my HENNA PASTE RECIPE. Please have a look at that information. If you have allergies or health issues, I am happy to prepare a custom henna paste blend that will work for your special needs. This does require 48 hours advance notice.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

When you come for your tattoo, wear clothing that will not cover the henna paste after the design is applied. If you want a lower back or belly tattoo, wear hip hugger pants & a crop top.

If you have mehndi applied to the palms of your hands, or your lower back, it's best to bring a friend to drive you home so that you do not to smudge the paste on a steering wheel. Also, depending on where you put your henna... seat belts can smudge your design if it is not completely drive before you head home.

If you have having henna on your feet, wear flip-flops, or some other shoe that does not cover the design area.

Henna tattoo is an active process. The color of your design will deepen over the next 48 hours. The warmer you are able to keep the design area, the darker the finished color will be.

If you choose to have a complex henna pattern on the back of your hand, the top of your foot, on your arms or legs; please exfoliate and moisturize for several days prior to your appointment. This will help the skin absorb as much henna as possible.

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