Myth 1: Henna Is Not Safe

Myth 2: If I Want Darker Henna Designs, I Need Black Henna
False. There is no such thing as black henna. Henna is always a red/brown color. Anything being called black henna and leaves a black stain is extremely dangerous and should never be used on the skin. To create a black stain chemicals such as para-phenylenediamine (PPD or coal tar), gasoline, or kerosene are used. Never use anything labeled as black henna.For safe beautiful henna stains, only unadulterated real henna should be used and this will always produce a red brown color, never black. To get good dark henna stains, use the freshest possible henna from a good supplier, allow the henna to stay on the skin for as long as possible, and follow good aftercare practices. Yes, you can use multiple coats of henna to darken a design. Henna is a transparent stain, so the more layers that are stained; the darker the henna stain appears. It’s possible to achieve beautifully rich dark henna tattoo stains using safe natural henna products without chemicals.
Myth 3: Henna Tattoos Are Permanent
False. There are many misconceptions that relate to the durability of henna art. Henna is not simply a temporary tattoo. Unlike face and body paints, people cannot remove their new henna designs by scrubbing them away using soap and water. Henna decorations wear off gradually, as the skin cells exfoliate away over the course of its normal cycles.
Myth 4: Henna Tattoos Will Be Bright Red or Black
False. Some people have false ideas about what their henna decorations will look like once the artist is finished with their designs. The henna skin decoration will begin as an orange color and darken to a rusty color over a couple days, as opposed to the bright red color. People should also know that fresh henna paste can only be used to create reddish brown henna art. If the henna art in question is any other color, it is a sure sign that the henna paste is not pure and is dangerous.Myth 5: Henna Is Just Used on the Hands
False. Most pictures of henna online will show intricate patterns applied to hands, but that’s not the only place henna can be used. It’s safe for application to the skin anywhere including hands, arms, feet, belly, or anywhere else.You may be surprised to learn that henna powder is safe and frequently used to dye hair. Henna powder is a great natural way to dye hair a reddish brown color. Using henna on hair is especially beneficial compared to harsh chemical treatments because it seals in natural oils, leaving the hair conditioned and protected from sun damage. Henna is a permanent hair color that can be used more often than chemical hair dyes.
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