The desire of women for change has long been
a byword and the subject of male jokes. How often do we change cosmetics, toilet water, hair color! The most daring of us decide on plastic surgery. But recently, another way has appeared to add a twist to your appearance, without making any drastic changes. His name is mehendi. At home, making it is as simple as applying makeup. Therefore, you will surely succeed.
What are the legends talking about?
Mehendi is a kind of alternative to a tattoo. More secure and somewhat useful. The fact is that this word hides the usual henna pattern applied to the body. Rumor has it that this art originated in India. However, scientists are trying to challenge this fact and insist on the origin of mehendi from Egypt. It was there that they first began to adorn the hands of the pharaohs with such drawings. Be that as it may, but from the countries of the East this art gradually reached Europe.
Modern women of fashion can make mehendi at home and catch the admiring glances of acquaintances.
Features of the procedure
It should be noted that this painting is not a tattoo. In a few days, there would be no trace of her. Usually they make mehendi at home before some grand parties. Such a pattern holds on the skin for about two weeks. Then it gradually brightens, and there is no trace left of it. Some products, such as lemon juice with sugar, can make the picture more vibrant and durable. But sooner or later it will still be erased.
How to make mehendi?
First you need to decide on the pattern. In the countries of the East, Indonesia and Africa, each ornament is simultaneously a symbol. So, the buds clearly hint that love has settled in the heart of the owner of the drawing for some time. The leaves indicate wealth and abundance, and the stem with a blossoming flower, according to tradition, protects from the evil eye. In Europe, patterns are not given any symbolic meaning. Just make mehendi at home for beauty.
Nevertheless, you still have to choose a drawing. After all, a mehendi is a kind of picture, and not a set of scattered lines and curls. Today, plant and flower ornaments are very popular .
Once you have decided on the pattern, you can begin to prepare the mixture. However, you can buy a finished composition. They are often in online stores. If you decide to make the mixture yourself, then you will need:
- 30-40 g of henna in powder form.
- Grains of okra.
- Some water.
After mixing all the ingredients, we check the consistency of the resulting composition. It should stretch with elastic thread. If the line breaks up into separate droplets, more powder should be added. If, on the contrary, it is too heterogeneous, does not bend, then it is necessary to dilute the composition with water. Before applying to the skin, the resulting mass is allowed to infuse for about 3-4 hours.
It is important to prepare well for mehendi: stencils and other improvised tools should be at hand. Before starting the procedure, it is required to degrease the skin, and then it is advisable to lubricate the desired areas with any vegetable oil. This will help make the picture brighter.
If you made a mistake, and the pattern went beyond the stencil, you can always remove it with a swab dipped in an alcohol solution.
As you can see, making mehendi at home is very simple and fast. But the admiring glances of those around you are guaranteed for a long time.