Bridal Mehndi Designs

Wedding is an elaborate affair in India, comprising of a large number of rituals, customs and traditions. One of the important rituals, especially in context of the bride, comprises of 'Mehndi' (commonly known as henna). As a part of this ritual, the powder of henna leaves is mixed with water (and many-a-times, oil and lemon juice as well), to form a paste. This paste is then applied on the hands as well as the feet of the bride, in the form of intricate patterns. The henna is removed only after the design dries off completely. However, the bride cannot wash her hands and feet with water, for the next 12 hours at least, to make sure that the color comes out to be dark and rich

Bridal Mehndi Designs

Bridal Mehndi Designs

`As a richly colorful cosmetic, Mehndi is also to have many healing qualities, many herbal doctors still recommend the use of Mehndi for some ailments such as dry skin and speed the healing of cuts and scratches. It is also a conditioner when applied to the head and knows also said to stop hair loss by strengthening the roots of the hair. Mehndi would have brought to India by the Mugals in 12 AD after it was used for centuries in the Middle East and Africa.



Natural can take anything between 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of times the colored area is washed and the body temperature. So if you need to get rid of quickly Mehndi color the area often, and stay in the warm temperature, as sweating will also fade.




Mehndi or henna comes in many different shades and colors ranging from red orange to brown-black.



Ready-to-eat Mehndi is readily available at most stores in most countries, you can also buy ready-made templates to help you apply. Most professional Mehndi artists are hired to apply Mehndi, but it can be very fun for the whole family as your own. So here is a step by step method for making and applying henna: