Re: Question 2


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Posted by jenny on March 14, 2000 at 13:56:05:

In Reply to: Re: Question 2 posted by Jeremy Rowntree on March 14, 2000 at 11:42:42:


: : Are there any precautions to take with henna when it comes to
: swimming? I will be going to Mexico for a week, and am wondering if
: the salt water will affect the design. Thanks

: I'm not sure about salt, but chlorine certainly fades designs, so
: swimming pools are bad news. Getting wet in general will speed up
: the fade, though the effect is most pronounced during the first day
: after application.

Salt is used to set dyes so it might help.....In the east (India Bali etc.) dyed clothing is rinsed in the ocean salt water sooo.....Good question though...thats just my opinion....



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