White henna

Recently, this kind of body art, like henna painting on the skin, has become increasingly popular. This art form is called mehendi. That is the name for such drawings in the East: in India, Iran, Pakistan and in the north of Africa.

Mehendi can be made with natural henna, and means-substitutes. One of them is a composition called white henna, which looks especially beautiful when played by mehendi and has many admirers. However, it can not be called henna in the usual sense of the word.

White henna is not a plant. This name has a paint for face and hair, recently often used in the art of body art. Some of these body paints can be waterproof, which allows them to maintain a pattern much longer than water-soluble counterparts.

White henna can be used for creating mehendi, as well as for other purposes, for example, to lighten hair or for depilation.

Therefore, the tool on the box with which it is written "white henna" may have a very different composition. Under this name can be sold as a regular white acrylic paint, as well as a complex set of chemical components. To focus on the purchase is not only on the inscription "white henna", But also an indication for what kind of activity it is intended. And, of course, before purchasing it is worth getting acquainted with the list of components. If the box is not specified composition, it is better to refrain from such a purchase.

For those who would like to lighten their hair with the help of white henna, a dye was created, consisting of:

1. Bleaching components, for example, hydrogen peroxide or ammonium peroxosulfate;
2. Citric acid;
3. Carboxylated methylcellulose;
4. Oxide and magnesium carbonate;
5. Colorless henna of plant origin.

The means by which you can remove hair is also called white henna. It includes:

1. Crushed walnut shell bulkheads;
2. Rice flour;
3. Ground egg shell;
4. Baking soda;
5. Soap powder.

The composition, called "white henna", for applying mehendi may be different depending on the manufacturer, but in any case it should not contain:

1. Chlorine bleach, hair bleach or any other product that is a chemical bleach;
2. Acrylic, tempera paints or any other paints that are intended for dyeing fabrics or premises.

The composition of white henna for tattoo application usually includes:

1. A water-based gel containing cosmetic pigments and / or shine;
2. Matt, metallic or nacre theatrical or aerographic tattoo inks;
3. Cosmetic glitter glue and powder: cosmetic glitter or powder.

In the sale of henna for drawing mehendi can be in different packages. Most often, a tool is offered in a tube or in a cone containing an already prepared composition. You can buy it in online stores, the price without delivery will be from 90 p. up to 120 p. The weight of one such cone is usually 30 gr.

Names can be very diverse. Sometimes the composition is referred to as "White henna for bio tattoo», «White henna for flash tattoo". In this case, the seller indicates the composition of the paint (most often offered makeup) and the description says how long the pattern on the skin can last. Along with white henna, it is proposed to purchase catalogs of drawings that can be made, stencils, as well as oil used for mehendi.

When ordering via the Internet, it is advisable to make sure that there is a certificate for the goods.It is also important to remember that, like any cosmetic product, white henna has a shelf life of approximately 1 to 2 years. If you store the cone with pasta in the refrigerator, you can extend it for another couple of months.

For lightening hair at home, you can apply the composition of white henna, sold under the name "Paint for highlighting the weight band." It has a budget price tag, is economical, lightens hair from the first application. Many customers note that it is easy to use this tool, the main thing is to carefully read the instructions.

Included are:

1. Dry bleach bleach;
2. Bottle with oxidizer;
3. Rinse aid;
4. Gloves for work and a cap with holes for highlighting.

Another area of ​​application of the product, which has the name “white henna”, is a kind of body art, such as mehendi. This technique of body decoration with the finest white painting is very popular in Asian countries and is gradually becoming a favorite among Western fashionistas. It is especially popular to make a painting for a wedding, decorating the body with the most delicate drawn lace.

Traditional mehendi, painted with red henna, lasts up to a week and remains on the skin in the form of traces that have a brownish-red hue. The use of so-called white henna, which is actually a cosmetic white paste does not leave any marks on the body after rinsing.

In order for the pattern to last as long as possible, the skin at the place of its application must be pre-scrubbed. In this procedure, the topmost layer of the cornified epidermis will be removed, which will allow the pattern to “live” a few extra hours.

Starting to do the drawing in the technique of mehendi, you need to wear comfortable latex gloves. Before opening the tube, its contents should be shaken vigorously for at least a minute so that the components are mixed and become homogeneous. Then the contents of the tube should be poured into a cone applicator, filling it with a maximum of, not overflowing.

On the skin should draw the outlines of the pattern, using a stencil or own artistic flair. If there is any doubt whether you will like the drawing, you should initially apply a trial version with white eyeliner.

Only being fully confident in the successful choice of stencil, you can begin to apply the coloring composition. It should be remembered that the stronger the applicator is compressed, the thicker the lines will be. For the elegance of the pattern lines are required uniform and the same.

If the composition is very thick and leaves too wide a mark, it should be diluted. For this you can not use water, it is better to use alcohol. A few drops are added to the paint poured into the applicator, then the composition is mixed with a toothpick. When applied to the skin, care should be taken that the lines are sufficiently thin and graceful, but not too liquid and do not blur in the skin folds. If the paste is too liquid, you can put it in the fridge for the night.

Decorate in this way can not only hands. The wedding mehendi looks great on brides who have decorated their shoulders with a painting or have allowed themselves tender patterns on their legs.

After applying the tattoo, it will take about 30-60 minutes for the paste to dry. In order to obtain a resistant pattern, the paste must be dried to the maximum and turn into a dry crust.

In the future, it will either peel off on its own, or it will have to be washed off with water. In the case when the drawing was painted with resistant paint, after removing the paste, a white outline will remain under it - a tattoo.

If the picture is applied with makeup or acrylic paint for the body, then it will last about two hours, then peel off, leaving no marks on the skin. This method is good for a photo shoot, but not suitable for a wedding or other celebration.

When applying a long-term remedy (for example, having cosmetic glue in the composition) and proper care, a white henna tattoo may please the owner for quite a long time: up to two days. But we must understand that this will not be a convex paste pattern, as in the photographs in magazines. The remaining white mark on the body, which will remain when working with high-quality paints, will look like an ordinary tattoo.

Depending on which method was used for tattooing, it can be removed in different ways.

In the case where a water-based gel has been used, it is subsequently easily washed off with water. Tattoo paints with glue can be removed with alcohol.

Remove dried paste from the skin in two ways:

• You can carefully shake the composition, preferably over a garbage container, so as not to shower yourself or clothes (stains from dry white henna are very difficult to remove from clothes or furniture);
• If a waterproof paint is used, it can be rinsed under running water to remove the dry peel, it will take several minutes; at the same time it is necessary to allow water to do its work, but not to rub the skin in order to avoid the washout of the pattern itself.

Recently, drawings of white henna have become extremely popular. They are elegant and beautiful, you can say that such a delicate decoration is very suitable for significant events, such as adulthood or wedding.

Often in the responses of girls who have made mehendi white henna, such drawings are called full of charm and the magic of the East. Such murals on the skin recreate Indian culture, while resembling the subtle patterns of aerial lace. They look feminine and very attractive to girls, especially those with dark skin.

Such a pattern on the skin, judging by the reviews and comments in social networks, also allows you to understand whether a girl likes a tattoo or to wear such a decoration on the skin.

Judging by the reviews, a lot of discontent is caused by the fact that the “life” period of the white mehendi is very short. Also often referred to the complexity of the search for compositions for its implementation. In responses on white henna of the brand "Golecha”, Which beginners generally try to paint, they regret a lot that the drawing is kept on the surface of the skin for only a few hours.

Artists like this paint process. Many favor white henna packaging fromGolecha"In convenient hermetic cones and the fact that you can trim the tip of the package yourself, thereby adjusting the thickness of the line. Also, users approve of the presence in the kit with a paint cap, which can close the cone, if the paint in it is not fully used.

The smell, as noted, the paint of this manufacturer is absolutely neutral, the seller provides a certificate for the goods. In some cases, however, after peeling off the paint, users noticed red marks in the places where it was applied to the skin. There are no references to serious allergic reactions. However, testing of an allergy on the eve of dyeing is considered advisable by a customer.

In the next video - the technique of performing mehendi with white henna on the arm.