Be Inspired Again!
Social distancing takes a toll on every one, but body artists have a burden that most others don't. We have no canvas for our creative outlet. Sure, we can practice…
Safety Concerns with Lavender EO
Why Lavender? Lavender is the industry standard for mildness when it comes to essential oils in a henna paste mix. We use it during pregnancy, for nursing mothers, for those…
Choosing Lavender Essential Oil for Henna Paste
Explanation and Comparison of Lavender Essential oil Choices for Henna Artist What is Lavender Essential Oil? Lavender Essential Oil is obtained by distillation from the flower spikes of certain species…
Does Sugar Lessen Henna Stains?
I saw some conversations on the Henna Hub indicating that people found that adding sugar to their paste was making their stains lighter. Mark Samwella from Jamaica even did some carefully…
About Mixing Henna
As I try to brainstorm new content for this website, I've started thinking about getting back to basics. The most basic thing I can think of is mixing henna paste,…
2018 Henna Practice Challenge -Day 2
Day 2 Daily henna practice doesn't have to be horribly time consuming every day! On Wednesdays I coach 5-9 year olds roller derby. I also watch my grandson every weekday…
2018 Henna Practice Challenge -Day 1
Happy New Year! Practice is important in every field. I think its especially important for me in winter when I don't get nearly as much paid work. I really don't…
The Chemistry of Henna for Body Art
The Chemistry of Henna Maybe you’re a person who loves the deeper details of how things work, or maybe you’re an artist who cowers from memories of the trauma of…