Temporary Henna Tattoos – look at the ways in which councils can apply tattoos and other henna tattoos
So what’s in henna tattoo ink? Henna tattoos are made with a flowering plant called hina or henna. The leaves of this plant dries and becomes a powder. This powder is made into a paste by adding a little lemon juice, and kept overnight to produce dye. This paste is used to make tattoos. There are two types of henna, even though the dust is like the contrast they produce are different. One gives a tinge of orange to red, while other types of henna gives a dark black tint. Both have been used to dye hair in India. However, in recent years the art of temporary henna tattoo has become popular in the West. Henna is a natural, fast and secure way to get tattoos all shapes and forms. This was something of an overview of temporary henna tattoos, now let’s look at the ways in which councils can apply tattoos and other henna tattoos. Read the rest of this entry »
Henna Tattoo Designs for Men – look at henna tattoo ideas for men
In grand tradition, mehendi or henna tattoos as they are known, is an ancient art Indian body uses to create intricate designs tattoos on the hands and feet of women, especially in the time of marriage. This is not permanent, painless method of acquiring large tattoos is the closest you can get to the real thing. Henna tattoos are made with a pigment paste from the henna plant and paint on the skin. For this the leaves and stems of the plant are dried and crushed. Henna powder is mixed with green earth an acidic liquid like lemon juice or strong tea to form a paste that creates patches of red, brown and orange on your skin. The designs usually disappear within a few weeks. Although usually used by women, henna tattoo designs for men are equally popular. The henna tattoo designs can range from small to large and complex, mystical and whimsical. Here’s a look at henna tattoo ideas for men. Read the rest of this entry »
