Stain & Aftercare

What is Henna Patch Test?

A henna patch test means applying a small dab of the paste to the inner arm and waiting 24-48 hours to check for redness, itching or swelling before getting a full design. It is especially useful for sensitive skin and children.

Henna Patch Test explained

A patch test checks reactions to the paste's oils and any additives as well as the henna itself. Ask your artist for a small sample a few days before a big booking.

If the test area itches, blisters or turns black quickly, do not go ahead and consider seeing a doctor.

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Mehendi designs related to henna patch test

Kids Mehendi

Kids mehendi is a set of small, quick and playful designs - tikkis, stars, butterflies, cartoons and simple vines - applied with natural henna for children at festivals, birthdays and weddings.

White Henna Mehendi

White henna is not henna at all but a white cosmetic body paint applied in henna-style patterns; it sits on the surface of the skin like lace and lasts a day or two instead of staining.

Glitter Mehendi

Glitter mehendi adds cosmetic glitter, gel colours or adhesive crystals on top of or alongside henna, creating a sparkling, temporary finish for parties and receptions.

Related mehendi terms

Henna AllergyA henna allergy is a skin reaction to mehendi paste. Reactions to pure natural henna are uncommon; most serious reactions are caused by PPD in black henna or chemical cones, or by strong essential oils in the paste.PPD (Para-phenylenediamine)PPD, or para-phenylenediamine, is a synthetic dye used in permanent hair colour. When added to "black henna" or some instant cones, it can sensitise the skin and cause allergic reactions ranging from itching to severe blistering.Natural HennaNatural henna is paste made only from henna leaf powder, an acidic liquid, sugar and essential oils, with no chemical dyes or additives. It stains orange first and darkens to reddish-brown over one to two days.Essential Oils in HennaEssential oils in henna, often called "terps" or mehendi oil, are plant oils rich in monoterpene alcohols - such as eucalyptus, cajeput, tea tree or lavender - that are added to paste to help release dye and deepen the stain.

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