Our Mission

To promote henna safety by providing contemporary education to all our guests while utilizing the highest quality organic henna in a relaxed, restorative environment.

 Henna Safety

To ensure your safety and answer all your questions, we’ve compiled this list of henna safety tips.

• Avoid black henna (all store bought and online brands) as it is a synthetic compound made with the chemical that’s in black hair dye (PPD). It can burn and permanently scar your skin.

• Receive henna only from an experienced, certified henna artist who makes their own henna paste from all natural ingredients.

• Avoid henna if you are living with a chronic blood or immune system disorder. 

If you have any questions about henna safety, feel free to contact us! We’re here to help! 

FAQ

If you’re new to the wonderful world of henna, these frequently asked questions are sure to help you out. 

What is henna?

Henna is a paste made from the powdered leaves of the henna plant a long with distilled water (or lemon juice). Henna temporarily stains the skin to create a beautiful design.

What color is traditional henna?

Henna is typically a reddish brown shade. Depending on how well it absorbs into your skin. The color may range from a light brown to a blackish brown depending on the part of the body in which henna is applied.

How long does it take to get a henna?

The more complex your design is, the longer it will take to apply. While smaller designs only take a few minutes, full hand or foot designs can take 15 -30 minutes or longer. 

Does getting a henna hurt?

Not in any way! You’ll likely find it to be a relaxing experience with a cooling effect on the skin. 

How long does henna last?

Most henna designs last anywhere between 1-2 weeks if proper aftercare is followed.

Is there anything that will make my henna fade faster?

Dry skin, swimming in chlorine pools, scrubbing/exfoliating, scented lotion, and hydrogen peroxide can shorten the lifespan of your henna.

Can anyone get henna?

Henna is safe for most everyone and ideal for children 12 and older.

Only the purest, organic ingredients. Your skin’s safety is our highest priority.

Our ingredients

Our henna paste is always made fresh with organic, plant-based ingredients. I order my henna powder from a reputable supplier in the US that sources henna fair trade from a small farm in Rajasthan, India.

Our Ingredients are:

• Organic Henna Powder

• Organic Cajeput or Lavender Essential Oil

• Organic Turbinado Cane Sugar

• Distilled Water or Organic Lemon Juice

If you have any questions regarding these ingredients, please ask me at christine@mindbodyhenna.com.