When permanent tattoos such as ink tattoos were found to be unsafe many began to think twice about getting them and since they are permanent you will surely wear them long after they are no longer in style so finish the desire of tattoo fashion. for having too many tattoos in place. That’s when temporary tattoos appeared and henna tattoo became the best alternative option.
Henna is a shrubby plant that originated from the Middle East of Asia, originally called Menhdi. This is mainly where the henna tattoo is made from. The henna leaves are then crushed and pulverized; It is mixed with eucalyptus or lavender oil and liquid coffee or tea to make it into a paste, which is like a cake that will later be used to paint the henna tattoo design on the skin.
Therefore, henna tattooing is safer and cheaper because it is made from organic materials. It is not injected so there is no pain or discomfort at all. It only takes an hour or less to do the tattooing process. But what made it the best alternative to ink tattoos is the fact that it fades over time. Normally, it lasts from 4 to 6 weeks. But, if you know the tricks to do it and how to take care of the tattoo, it can last longer than that.
Artists vary in their mix of content, some prefer eucalyptus to lavender or olive and some may use more while others prefer less. Likewise, some artists prefer liquid coffee to liquid tea. The mixture has nothing to do with the quality of the result, but it has something to do with the reaction of the skin. The only health risk from henna tattooing is skin irritation, although this is a rare case. Some people would do better with eucalyptus, while others prefer lavender and olive, similarly with coffee and liquid tea.
What makes the henna stain darker and what makes it stay longer?
When henna paste is applied, it leaves a stain that forms the henna tattoo design that was painted on the skin. At first the stain is a light shade of orange-red, after hours it darkens to a shade of dark brown or reddish-brown but, when not done correctly, it doesn’t get any darker. Then 2 weeks later it gradually lightens and fades.
The trick is simple but requires patience that many of us do not have. Start by making the paste, after mixing all the components, make sure to let the paste stay for 6-12 hours until it becomes similar to toothpaste. Henna stains darker on warmer skin, so you can steam the skin first before application and then allow it to dry for another 6 to 12 hours before washing off the paste. To keep it warm, it is advisable to dry it with a hair dryer, and then cover it with a tissue to prevent it from getting stained and soaked with sweat, and then wrap it with an adhesive tape. Leave it like that and after 12 hours you will be rewarded with a great result, the stain will darken to its darkest shade and last longer than usual.
The area where the henna is tattooed also has something to do with keeping it longer. Parts of the body that are exposed and washed constantly, such as the face, hands, feet, ankles, neck, and arms, fade faster than areas that are not exposed, such as the back, chest, belly and upper legs. Henna also darkens better on dark-skinned people than on fair-skinned people. Although it looks better on lighter skin, they have a shorter tattoo maintenance period than dark-skinned people.
The preparation and post-application process takes much longer than the application of the henna tattoo design, which can only take an hour or less, depending on the size and design of the tattoo. But trust me, when you do it right, it’s worth the wait!
