Our curiosity makes us human and humans love to learn. Living in the information age has made it a little uneasy for us to want to ask each other questions. “Google it” is a common response to any question. And while that maybe the easy way to get general information, it’s also sometimes very overwhelming. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there. So who is right? Who do you trust to give you the best answers to your questions?
As a professional henna artist that works many events and parties, I find that guests have so many questions regarding what henna is and what is actually going on their skin.
Here are a few of the most common questions that I hear:
What is henna?
What’s so dangerous about buying it online?
Where do you get it?
How long does it take to dry?
What is black henna?
What is chemical henna?
Can I wash it off in an hour?
How long do I need to wear it?
How do I take care of it?
How long will the stain last?
And so much more…
There’s a lot of misleading information available that’s why I wanted to give you a complete guide to help your understanding about what henna really is and how it works so that you can feel that you have something to refer back to should you need it. My main mission is to provide education about henna to the person who is thinking of getting their first henna and it’s also for the person who may have grown up with henna at cultural events but still wants to know the details about it. The reason behind my ‘why’ of providing this information is because your skin’s safety is my first priority.
Unfortunately, there are many different types of henna on the market and even some well-intentioned henna artists out there are not aware of the dangers of buying henna online or other local stores.
So here you go! I hope you enjoy reading and learning all these different topics about henna and feel empowered to keep asking questions and have a guide to refer back to. Please share and spread the word!
XO,
Christine