Re: Henna & Wax
Posted by Roxanne on November 02, 1999 at 17:02:41:
In Reply to: Henna & Wax posted by Tracy Stewart on November 02, 1999 at 15:53:50:
I haven't tried this method, but wanted to tell you about cosmetic
grade paraffin. It melts easily and at temperatures that will feel
pretty warm, but not burn skin. You can get it at any beauty supply
place. It's used for hand/foot softening treatments. It removes
very easily, but is often painted on the body, so I think you could
use a paint brush to apply designs. It also layers nicely. I think
the trick would be keeping it on the skin when you applied the
henna. You'd have to be very careful that the person getting the
design didn't move at all or I think it would dislodge. After the
henna was on, you'd also want to wrap pretty tightly. Other than
this grade of paraffin, I wouldn't recommend using any other kind of
wax or paraffin. They have higher melting points and could
essentially be burning the skin and sealing in the burn/heat. Not a
good situation!
Hope that helps :-)