Henna!

**Rach** · 02-28-2003, 11:13 AM

They have Henna shops down in LA...if i ever got one done, i would probably go to one of them instead of doing it myself.

Anyways, my thoughts are that if you are interested in getting a tattoo then, you should first try out the design in henna, and if you still like it after you have had it a while, then go and get a PERMANATE tattoo. Personally i like the un-temporary-ness idea of henna.

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Elizabeth · 03-28-2003, 01:27 PM

*Bump*

Does anyone know where you can buy henna? My bro asked our mom, and she sounded okay with it. :kshock:

froggee501 · 03-28-2003, 01:42 PM

I've had some henna, but I've never had an opportunity to use it... I'm always involved in something where my appearance matters, and I can't be seen with a "tattoo", but I can't exactly reach my back, so I can't do it there, or anything like that... I really want to do one that stretches from my hand to my collarbone though... that would be awesome.

maux · 03-28-2003, 09:55 PM

ah yeah! i've done henna before. i got "Jesus is Lord" written on my arm in whatever language they use... henna's really nifty. it's a lot prettier and more feminine than tattooing and that stuff... not to mention temporary. it also makes a good hairdye.

GirlNextDoor · 03-29-2003, 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by Elizabeth
*Bump*

Does anyone know where you can buy henna? My bro asked our mom, and she sounded okay with it. :kshock:

The stuff that worked the best for me we bought at a health food store/place/thing, but I forgot the name. Sally Beauty Supply carries henna (most the time).. and you can buy it online, you may be able to find a dealer here: http://www.hennapage.com/henna/where/index.html
Have fun!!!

welp, because of the recipe I used, and my impatience... the henna only lasted brightly for about 2 weeks..

there's still some remaning stain on my feet, but that's it. oh well.

SoccerAaron · 03-29-2003, 12:23 PM

I chose, "say wha???"

Kori · 03-29-2003, 04:27 PM

Is it easy to contain? Like, you want to make a certain image, how easy is it to make what you want?

maux · 03-30-2003, 03:55 PM

well, somebody tell me if i'm wrong, but i think it's got like a liquidy-sandy-muddy consistency. i know when i got mine it was like i had mud on my arm. i had to let that dry and then i brushed it off and when i did there was the light design. it stays light for a little while then it slowly gets darker.

SenorPapaCabasa · 03-30-2003, 10:14 PM

I had an awesome tribal on my back once, and have had a few on my arms.... but i didnt design them(obviously) Im not what people call "artistic", but my friends do a good job

:Edit: GirlNextDoor.... i just realized that you have some mourning september links in your sig.......they freakin rock!:

kellyrien · 03-31-2003, 03:49 PM

I have done it twice. The first time was at a faire thing and the second time I did it myself. I like it because it isn't permanant.