Training in henna / menhndi

[blush09]

does anyone know where i can learn simple designs .. tattoos, hand art etc ..
my daughter had it done in greenwich market last weekend and absolutely loves it, would like to learn it so that i can do for her birthday party next year and perhaps eventually offer as part of girly pamper package
happy to travel, any recs would be appreciated
blush09

 

[Ruth Mills]

The most important thing to bear in mind with mehndi is health and safety - make sure you use genuine henna powder and never "black henna", which often contains the synthetic dye para-phenylenediamine, which can cause severe allergic reactions, chemical burns and permanent scarring.

If you want a black design, there is a product called Jagua that is made from an Amazonian plant that is safe to use on skin.

As for training, I am sure I have read of colleges offering short courses in mehndi design - so maybe you could initially enquire at local colleges to see if they offer any courses in this?

Once you have grasped the basics (health & safety, how to mix henna paste, application techniques, etc), a lot of it then is just down to artistic inspiration and practice...
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[geekie]

hello, I am trying to contact a mehndi artist who used to working in london sw17, her name is mubashra mir, she was recommended by a friend and unfortunately the mobile i have is not working, if anyone does know of her and can help, be grateful. geekie :lol:

 

[sbegum]

Hello

I have had great training with Henna Garden. The lady who does it, has been doing it for years and she came to my house to teach me.

I was taught everything from making paste, knowing when to use henna and then going onto do designs etc.

They had included a kit, which was great cos i wouldnt have known where to purchase the stuff!!!

The address is www.henna-garden.co.uk. I highly recommend this person.