Mehandi Designs For Hands

Description:

Mehendi (Lawsonia inermis) is a small local shrub whose leaves are used for making henna. In many rural areas people believe in grinding the fresh leaves in-between the grinding stones along with some oil. Though cities people basically opt for dried leaves and ground them into a paste. Both the process of mehendi gives out a rusty-red pigment which finally turns to drak chocolate in colour is suitable for making beautiful patterns or designs on the palms and feet. Mehndi paste can be used on head hairs too as it works as a dye for colouring them giving them an extra condition and glossy look. One can feel the cooling property of the mehndi when applied in palms or feet plus natural mehandi has no side effects on the skin.

Mehandi is very popular thing in the regions of sub continent for a very long time and the women as well as girls use this on weddings or any other popular event. In Hindu festivals, mehndi is usually drawn on the palm, back of the hand and on feet, basically in those areas where the design will be clearest due to contrast with the lighter skin on these surfaces. Traditional Indian designs are of representations of the sun on the palm, which generally includes flowers leafs or a circular motif, in this context, is intended to represent the hands and feet. Mehendi or Henna is a paste that is bought in a cone shaped tube and is made into designs for men and women. These cones can be prepared at home by simply making a paste of grounded dry henna along with water. Many people believe that storing it for longer time gives more colours. So after storing it for few hours or overnight, pack it in a cone and cut the tip of this cone.