Application and After Care

When applied for the paste should remain on the skin for at least 2 hours. Longer is better. When the paste is removed the remaining stain is a bright orange color. Over the next 24-48 hours the stain will darken as it oxidizes into a rich red/brown. It will stay vibrant and beautiful as it gradually fades away as your skin naturally exfoliates over the next 1-2 weeks. Remember the darkening process time when booking henna for special occasions and try to give yourself a couple of days before any special events for maximum darkness in your design.

·       Keep the paste on for at least 2-4 hours; the longer the better, 8 hours is optimal.

·       The stain will be a light orange when the paste first comes off and will darken to its full reddish brown in 24—48 hours.

·       Seal the paste by gently applying  a lemon and sugar mix with a cotton ball directly on the design. When the paste is dry, you can wrap it in toilet paper and tape it. This will keep the paste from flaking off. This technique is especially good on areas of the skin that do not stain as dark naturally (back, belly, arms). It will also protect your bed sheets from the henna flakes.

·       Do not wash the paste off, instead scrape it off with a card, or your fingernail. You can rub it with oil or lotion to help it release if needed.

·       Do not swim or wash the area for the first 24 hours. If you must shower or wash protect your henna with a natural oil like  cocoa butter, shea butter  or some other oil barrier. Just be sure that it does not contain petroleum products or other exfoliating ingredients. 

·       Care for your design by moisturizing with a natural oil often.