the scent of henna on skin

Posted by jen hopkinson on August 09, 1999 at 23:25:07:

In Reply to: Re: a "stinky" design - too much heat? posted by Catherine Cartwright Jones on August 09, 1999 at 21:22:59:

CCJ,

thanks for the suggestions. i also want thank you for puting the
fruits of your library research about mehandi on the web. i've
enjoyed reading every word!

re the smell: oddly, it never occurred to me this could be the case.
i was convinced i did something wrong, especially since i love the
scent of the paste, which never seems to change when i use it on my
hair. i suppose, though, it makes sense that it would smell
differently on the skin.

i'm really fascinated with this art form, so i'll surely try adding
some oil next time. in the meantime, i'll look for someone to do a
scent comparison. i only moved to the (Atlanta, GA) area recently,
and haven't seen or heard much about mehandi here..

thanks again,
jen

: Different people have different perceptions of scent. Some people
: love the smell of henna on skin. Some loathe it. If you don't
like
: the smell, put some essential oil of a fragrance you do like into
your
: paste, and then you'll smell that rather than the henna scent on
your
: skin. There have been some very interesting recipes that scent
henna
: on the forum....and in medieval Persia, there was a facinating and
: complex henna art that involved perfuming the henna!

: I don't think the heat was the problem at all.

: Is there someone near you familiar with the scent of henna that
could
: sniff you for comparison?

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• the smell of henna Shanon Lavender 23:54:15 8/09/99 (6)
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      • Re: the smell of henna Carrie 04:48:36 8/11/99 (2)
        • Re: the smell of henna (off topic!!) Kat 03:23:45 8/12/99 (1)
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