All About Henna
Henna is made from a ______.
Plant, or henna powder
After doing your henna you should immediately wash it off.
False. The longer you leave your henna on the darker it will be and the longer it will stay on.
What is one tool you can use to help create your design. (Hint you usually find it in your bathroom)
Q tips! they can help you erase small areas.
Henna ____ your skin.
dyes
Movies and video games are great activities to do after putting henna on.
True. You want to choose a relaxing activity so that your henna can dry.
If the henna is flaking off and getting everywhere what can you do?
You can ....
A. Wrap your arm is saran wrap
B. You can wear a long sleeve shirt. Then when you are ready to take your henna off you can roll your sleeve up and shake the dry henna out (over the trash or sink)
Henna comes from.......? (Name one place)
Africa, Pakistan, India, and the Middle East
Your henna will turn black just like a regular tattoo.
False. Black henna usually has harsh chemicals in it that can hurt your skin.
If you get henna on your clothes what should you do?
Rinse the clothing item with cold water and immediately wash it.
What is henna used for?
Celebrations like weddings, baby blessings, holidays & birthdays
Reminders - e.g. writing a message to remind yourself of someone that is important in your life
Beauty and adornment - a form of jewelry or body decoration
Blessings & well-being - blessing a new bride or a new child
Hands and feet stain the best.
True. The farther you move from your hands and feet the lighter your tattoo will be.
If your henna is runny what should you do?
Squeeze lightly and try to do thin lines.
What is in your henna bottle?
Henna paste!
Lemon Juice - The acidity releases the dye from the plant
Peppermint Essential Oil - Essential Oils add a nice smell and create a “darker stain”
Henna Powder - Dried henna leaves crushed into a powder
Sugar - Helps the henna paste stick
Your henna will get dry and flake off
True. It will be orange at first then turn brown.
What should you do if you put a design on your arm and you don't like it?
Turn your mistake into a great!