Do not be tempted!!

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: : hi, : : I am a mehendi artist and I usually use the original henna however : sometimes people ask me to do black henna. Can someone please tell me : how can I make black henna and color henna. I know there is dye that : I am suppose to add but I don't know which dye and what other things : to add. Please give me recepy for black and color henna and I will : really appreciate it. : : thanks. : PLEASE, PLEASE do not be tempted to use Black Henna on ANYONE! There : is no safe way you can add a "dye" and get Black henna. The only : suggestions I have for you are to use Temptu (a resin based body : paint) which will only stain for a few days tops, but they have many : colors and black available. It is waht make up artists use in the : movies to simulate the look of a real tattoo. : There IS a way to get SOME henna stains to TURN black, but it only : works on palms of hands and soles of feet. Catherine Cartwright Jones : has the answer for that, am I'm sure she will send you directons if : you email her at info@mehandi.com : Her technique involves soaking the stained area in ammonia, though, : so I'm not sure if your clients will find that too appealing, but : TRUST ME it's better than the horrible Black Henna paste that many : have found to cause rashes, chemical burns and possible permanent : damage to the skin. : I too, have many clients asking for black, but when I tell them of : the dangers, plus that I'd rather not get sued by them, and how : beautiful and traditional the RED stains are, I am always able to : sway thier decision. Many thank me for the education, and they now : know what NOT to ask any other henna artist for! : Stay with the red!! : Carrie

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