Frequently Asked questions
What to do on the Day of Application
Be gentle with the henna paste, it’s fragile and flakes off easily.
Keep warm to help the henna dye darken.
• For the darkest stain leave the paste on as long as possible,
4-8 hours or even overnight.
• If your henna was sprayed with lemon sealant, let the paste flake
off naturally over several hours.
• If your henna was wrapped keep it on for 4-8 hours for best color.
How long should I keep the Henna Paste?
Peel off the wrap or flake off the paste. If the paste is sticking or
hard to remove, use a paper towel and lemon juice or vegetable oil
(corn, olive, canola) to gently rub off henna paste.
Can I use Water to remove the Henna Paste after 4-8 Hours?
To remove any sticky bits of tape adhesive use a little
finger nail polish remover.
Aftercare after applying the Henna Paste
To keep your mehndi looking best:
• Avoid contact with water for the first 12 – 24 hours.
Water prevents the fresh henna stain from darkening.
• Protect the design when bathing or swimming. Coat the area with a
layer of vegetable oil before getting wet.
• Soaking in water, shaving, and the rubbing of clothing and shoes
causes the design to fade more quickly.
• Your new design will be a light orange color when the paste is first
removed. Over the next 2 days the dye will oxidize and the stain
will become darker and richer in color.
• The duration of the stain and depth of color depend on the area
of body and length of time the paste remained on your skin.
When will Henna will produce the best stains?
Please remember only natural red-brown henna is safe for your skin. Black
henna has chemicals added that can blister and scar the skin and may
cause long term damage to your body.