Each batch of henna is hand-mixed by Andi before it is applied to your skin.  Henna paste is an all natural plant based mixture made with care from the powdered leaves of Lawsonia inermis (henna), essential oil, lemon juice and sugar.

Henna is not recommended for children under 6 due to the risk of GP6D deficiency that my not be diagnosed until the child is older. If you child is allergic to aspirin or fava beans, they should not receive henna.

We never use “black” henna, which contains harmful chemicals that can burn the skin.

We do however use Jagua upon request, which is not henna. Instead, it is an organic gel produced from South American Genipa Americana Fruit Juice, Xanthan Gum, and Organic Lavandula Angustifolia Oil. It produces a blue-black stain that looks similar to a permanent tattoo. It can burn the skin when exposed to excessive heat, so sauna, jacuzzi and prolonged sun exposure are not recommended while wearing Jagua. However, it is more durable with water, soap, sunscreen and lotions. More info.

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Henna After Care

DO NOT TOUCH IT while it is drying.  It may take 15-20 minutes or longer to dry depending on the weather.  As it dries, it will harden and crack. Spray or dab the design with lemon juice and sugar (citrus sealant) to hold the paste in place, then leave on for 4-8 hours. When the paste falls off, the design will be a very light orange color and will darken over the next couple of days. Avoid getting the design wet and keep warm for the rest of the day.

If you would like to sleep with your henna on, cover design with paper first aid tape or vet wrap to hold the dry henna in place and protect your sheets. Do not use gloves as the paste may slip and stain unwanted areas.

To help remove dried paste and condition your tattoo apply coconut oil, olive oil, cocoa butter or shea butter. Reapply before and after bathing, dish washing or water sports.

Henna stains the top layer of the skin and exfoliates naturally. Things that cause it to degrade are soaking, scrubbing, chemical based lotions and soaps, sunscreen and rubbing of clothing or hair on the design. Petroleum products, chlorine and salt water will also accelerate fading.

To preserve and condition your design use any type of natural oil or balm, such as cocoa butter, shea butter and coconut oil, to moisturize and resist water while you have the stain on your skin.

Natural henna does not have any preservatives other than sugar, lemon juice and the food safe preservative in bottled lemon juice. As a result, the paste is not shelf-stable and is sensitive to a variety of conditions. This sometimes includes cold weather, fog, and may also include your own body chemistry. Stains can vary widely between individuals and may show resistance to any substances holistic or chemically prepared in your body. This includes alcohol and plant medicine. 

For the first 24 hours of receiving henna, it is advisable to keep it the henna dry, warm, and your body cleansed. 

If you’re scheduling a private appointment as well as a manicure at a nail salon, please schedule your henna appointment after the manicure to avoid stain depletion with chemicals, soaking and massage.

The design will take up to 3 days to develop its deepest red-brown color.

Have some henna fun at your next party or event!