Henna aftercare tips for special occasions, partying, bridals

Henna aftercare tips for when going out partying, bridal or any other special occasions.

​In order to achieve the best possible henna/ mehndi stain for a special day such as a party or wedding, it’s best you plan ahead and follow these tips to prepare you for your appointment:
 

• ~ Shower and exfoliate your skin before the appointment as applying henna to a fresh layer of skin will help it last longer. Also the longer you can go without exposing the henna stain to water, the better the henna stain will last.
  
  
• ~ Do not apply moisturizers, oils, tanning sprays or anything that will block your pores. Applying things like this to your skin can block the henna from staining well.
  
  
• ~ Manicures and Pedicures should be done BEFORE your henna appointment! Exposure to water, massage, and chemicals can damage a fresh henna stain.
  
  
• ~Waxing, sugaring or shaving must be done before the henna application and not after henna is applied or the color will fade.
  
  
• ~If you are participating in the Indian Haldi/turmeric ceremony after henna application, attempt to wear clear gloves/clear wrap so as not to interfere with the henna pattern.
  
  
• ~Avoid doing heavy household work. Wrapping isn’t required but it helps conserve heat and moisture, which helps to make the stain darker. It will also protect clothes/bed sheets if the paste is left on overnight
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• ~Body temperature plays huge part in color progression so make sure you are in a warm room after applying henna paste. ​

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