Re: Full body henna coming up. Need some hints. ;-)

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: : Well I knew it would happen sooner or later, I got my first full : : body henna job this next week. I'm sure those of you that have done : a : : full body have some useful information that would make this a more : : enjoyible time both for my client and for myself. : : Thank you for any information that you could pass on. : Tips we picked up at Sirius Rising, mostly relating to the fact we : were outdoors: : Use plenty of bug spray and sunscreen : Lay the subject on a soft towel, not rough matting : Check you've got enough NewSkin available before you start (if you're : using it). Ditto henna, I guess. : Actually, to elaborate on the sunscreen point, clearly it is better : not to have sunscreen on whilst applying the henna (reduces the : take), therefore you should work in the shade. The mistake at Sirius : Rising was not to get sunscreen onto the areas which didn't get any : henna/latex so that burning doesn't happen afterwards. Turns out : latex is a very effect sunscreen in its own right. : Other thoughts: : Get the subject to have a long hot bath beforehand to remove skin : oils and increase body temperature : Think about which areas to do first so you don't smudge earlier work : Remember to keep going back to tend earlier stuff (sugar lemon or : NewSkin/latex). Ideally get someone else to do this for you. : Probably best to leave arms/hands till last. That way the subject : retains a degree of movement. : Think about your own comfort. An awkward sitting angle may seem OK at : first, but will you still be comfortable a couple of hours later? : Past forum messages which might be useful: : http://www.hennapage.com/henna/discuss/messages/7659.html : http://www.hennapage.com/henna/discuss/messages/5247.html : http://www.hennapage.com/henna/discuss/messages/4705.html : http://www.hennapage.com/henna/discuss/messages/3553.html : http://www.hennapage.com/henna/discuss/messages/1403.html : Good luck, Jeremy

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