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Every girl dreams beautify your body beautiful drawing. For many, a tattoo is a lifelong decision. If you are not ready for such a serious step, you can decorate your body with a pattern of henna (mehendi).
Mehendi comes from Ancient Egypt. It later spread to Asia and the Middle East. In India, such drawings are of particular importance, they are considered a talisman of love. Elegant patterns adorn the arms, legs and other parts of the body. Some girls put on bio tattoo on the neck, lower back, chest and bikini area. Thanks to a special technology, the paint is applied to the surface of the skin without getting inside the epidermis. The main advantage of mehendi is that they are not eternal, they are kept on the body up to 30 days. Such a bio-drawing can be done both in the salon and on your own. If you do not know how to draw, do not despair, you can use ready-made stencils.
Henna Safety
Many girls, before applying a pattern based on henna or basma, are worried about possible allergic reactions. Such tattoos absolutely safe and do not irritate the skin. They contain natural ingredients that have hypoallergenic substances. An allergy is possible if paraphenylenediamine is added to henna or basma. It is better to buy natural henna without additives. Sometimes lemon and orange oils are added to the paste, they give color contrast and saturation. Oils should be diluted so as not to burn the skin. Henna tattoos are safe for both adults and children. Especially harmoniously combined with ethnic style.
Henna tattoos have a number benefits:
- After applying the pattern, the skin becomes stretched and tender;
- The composition of henna includes substances that contribute to tissue repair, and even treat diseases such as psoriasis;
- During the application of a bio-tattoo, you will not feel pain, on the contrary, the procedure resembles a tactile massage;
- Henna drawing does not require special care;
- Does not leave a sticky residue, as after stickers;
- Making a henna drawing is much cheaper than a real tattoo;
- The disadvantages include the fact that they do not last more than a month.
How to make mehendi yourself
Before starting the process, let's find out what drawing styles are:
- animalistic. This group includes images of animals, insects, birds, mystical creatures (dragons).
- Plants. Often girls prefer the image of a lotus on the body. Geometry. Various shapes, lines, reminiscent of lace patterns.
- Colorless tattoos or white. They got their name from the lack of color.
- Children's drawings. This type includes images of cartoon characters, often used sequins and rhinestones.
- intimate patterns. The bikini area is decorated with butterflies, birds, flowers.
In order to avoid unpleasant surprises and troubles, it is worth following some recommendations:
- Henna is a strong dye, if an accidental drop gets on your clothes or body, you should immediately wipe it off.
- It is not recommended to decorate the same area of skin several times.
- A couple of days before the procedure, it is not advisable to visit the solarium, the beach and beauty salons.
Once you have decided on the pattern, you can proceed to the process itself. To prepare the dye you will need:
- Henna (one tablespoon of powder is enough for one hand);
- Lemon or orange;
- Tea or coffee;
- Sieve;
- Spoon (preferably wooden);
- Utensils for mixing ingredients.
To make the mixture darker, add more lemon juice. If you add coffee or powder and henna in large quantities, the paste will be brown, not black.
Step by step instructions for preparing the mixture:
- Use a sieve and sift basma or henna.
- Add freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice to the powder bowl.
- Pour in some hot tea or coffee. The mixture should be as thick as toothpaste.
- Cover the container with a cloth, leave for twelve hours.
- In the morning you can start creating mehendi.
- Store the mixture in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Drawing process
The next day, the paste is ready for use. Mix it well and start drawing the outline. Making a pattern tool is easy. You can take bags, foil and roll them into a cone. Put a spoonful of the mixture inside, it should be as thick as toothpaste. Gently pierce the tip of the cone with a sewing needle. The thickness of the lines will depend on the diameter of the needle. For convenience, you can tie the edges of the cone. By pressing the tape, the right amount of liquid will come out of the hole. In order to get thin lines, gently press on the edge of the cone. The technique resembles decorating a cake, using a pastry bag. If you do not know how to draw, at first it is better to use ready-made stencils.
Before you start creating a tattoo, wash your skin well. To create fine lines on a body area, it is advisable to wipe it with alcohol. You can remove an unsuccessful line with a cotton swab dipped in lemon juice. In order not to accidentally damage the pattern, wrap it with a film for several hours.
How to extend the life of a drawing
To bio-tattoo kept on the body as much as possible longer, you should follow some recommendations:
- After applying henna to the body, the pattern may look dull. Do not be afraid, after a few days, it will become brighter.
- For two days, do not wet and wash the area of skin with a tattoo with soap.
- Before you go to the shower, grease the mehendi with vegetable oil. It will provide additional protection.
- For the first time 72 hours after applying the pattern, lubricate it with sesame or mustard oil.
- Take time to go to the gym or sauna.
Make a tattoo at home not hard, and even cost-effective. The average cost of such a procedure is about two dollars, and doing it yourself is even cheaper. Henna can be used as a domestic manufacturer, or ordered via the Internet from India. Before buying, read the composition, there should not be any additives.
