I want to learn how to do Henna tattoo's, can you tell me the best resource (website or book) for beginner's?

Question

NOT the henna stuff you put in your hair. I'm asking about the henna ink for temporary tattoo's.

Answer 1

Henna is really awesome but it usually stains the skin brown, black henna is usually dangerous. Another paste much like henna is Jagua,it is safe and stains black, it has been used for as long as can be remembered throughout the rainforests of Central and South America. Like many of the Rainforest plants, the Jagua Tree is treasured for its many uses:


It is a fast growing tree, and it’s wood is harvested, for fuel and timber.
It’s over ripe fruit is harvested as a valuable food source. A host of traditional beverages, jams, deserts and alcoholic beverages are also made from the over ripe fruit.
It’s fruit in various formats, is also valued for its medicinal purposes, it is used to help with sore throats, bronchitis, asthma, rheumatism, itching, it is has bactericidal properties amongst others.
Its unripe fruits contain the active ingredient ‘Genipine’ which is responsible for the blue/black staining power of the juice.
This juice is used to paint the skin with both intricate and bold geometric patterns for ceremonial and celebrationary purposes
The juice is also used to paint the skin to offer protection from the sun and as an insect repellent, specifically sand flies. You will often see small children and babies almost entirely covered with Jagua Colouring.

anyway heres some sites for both:
www.hennapage.com
www.hennatattoos.com (best in my opinion)
www.earthhenna.com
www.bdancer.com
www.naturaleexpressions.org

hope info helps!!!

Answer 2

I have been a professional henna artist for over 10 years and I think the best kit on the market for beginners is the EarthHenna kit. Its quick, convenient and as easy as Fisher Price. You can buy one online at www.Earthhenna.com. They are very reasonable and come with these great easy to use stencils. i would also go onto www.hennatribe.com for any questions you may have. It is a collective of some of the most knowledgable henna artists in the world AND they are very friendly and helpful! I am so glad you are interested in henna body art and welcome! I hope to talk to you in the hennatribe forums- we will help you any way we can!

Answer 3

There are several web sites. I recently decided I wanted to give it a try. You will find the henna web pages, very giving in their nature, Lot of free help and information.
www.mehandi.com is a good one. You have to do a lot of clicking around. They have a sample page, where you could order some samples of different hennas for $1.00 each so you can try them out.
I also found some supplies on ebay, and ordered some stencils that way.
I started out by just typing in search "henna" and found worlds of information.
Have lots of fun. ...now to find a victim/subject.

lyn

Answer 4

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