Re: Cracking

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Posted by Anne Beltestad on June 6, 2001 at 22:03:06:

In reply to: Cracking posted by Krista the henna begginger on June 6, 2001 at 21:39:52:

You need something to seal the henna down just as it begins to dry.
When the paste looks dull and not shiny, but before it starts to
crack, pat it very gently with lemon sugar. This is just lemon juice
and water heated with a lot of sugar dissolved in it. I think
Catherine has a more precise recipe on her page (www.mehandi.com).
It takes practice to get the timing just right but it's worth it for a
much darker stain. You can alternate layers of lemonsugar with a
blowdryer or other heat source...this will help too.
good luck

Anne Beltestad
Gilded Lilies Henna
Seattle, WA

: ok When i put my henna on it doesnt seem like it is sticking to the
: skin very well and it's cracking badly. what can i do? Thanks! :0)

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: You need something to seal the henna down just as it begins to dry. : When the paste looks dull and not shiny, but before it starts to : crack, pat it very gently with lemon sugar. This is just lemon juice : and water heated with a lot of sugar dissolved in it. I think : Catherine has a more precise recipe on her page (www.mehandi.com). : It takes practice to get the timing just right but it's worth it for a : much darker stain. You can alternate layers of lemonsugar with a : blowdryer or other heat source...this will help too. : good luck : : Anne Beltestad : Gilded Lilies Henna : Seattle, WA : : : ok When i put my henna on it doesnt seem like it is sticking to the : : skin very well and it's cracking badly. what can i do? Thanks! :0)
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