Heena Mehendi

Heena is the most precious jewel for a bride who carries good luck as well as joy and beauty for her marriage life. In Indian cultures, girls were decorated with Henna tattoos for ceremonies, such as weddings, and fertility ceremonies. The truth which has been accepted by our culture is that Henna is having some special “powers.” It is used to help ensure luck and success.

Henna is used to present blessings and joyful beauty and has been used in many cultures for such reasons including Hindu, Muslim, and Jews. This is practiced across the Henna growing regions of the world.Basically, Henna is a flowering plant, the sole species in the genus Law Sonia in the family Lythraceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, and northern Australasia. Major crop which are commercial that is henna grows only in northwestern states, here the climatic conditions are hot and dry. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab usually farm Henna, they prepare the hair dye and it is sold as hair dye.

Rajasthan henna farms often produce body art quality henna. Henna is a small shrub, 2–6 m high. Henna, produces a red-orange dye called lawsone. This is used to dye skin, hair, fingernails, leather, silk and wool. It is drawn on the hands and feet, where the color will be darkest because the skin contains higher levels of keratin which binds permanently to lawsone, the colorant of henna

Henna was regarded as having “Barakah”, blessings, and was applied for luck as well as blessings. Brides typically had the most henna, and the most complex patterns, to support their greatest joy, and wishes for luck. Henna painting has become very popular as a form of temporary tattoo and is liked by a lot. The best factor of henna is that it is totally natural, made from a plant, whose leaves are first dried and then crushed to make a fine powder. While applying, the powder is mixed with water. This makes henna totally safe to use. The Henna designs are elegant, intricate, exotic, magical and have the appearance of delicate lace. One of the most popular designs is a paisley that is often filled with a checkerboard pattern. Another popular pattern is a lovely peacock, with the sharp and curved beak and the corona on the head. Floral patterns are quite popular as well. Mehendi used presents the finest lively colors that coat the Hair to provide a great looking shine.

Benefits of mehendi:-
• Makes hair shine
• Boosts hair growth
• Makes hair black and lively
• Aids restful sleep
• Treats dandruff
• Soothes headaches, aches, and pains
• Cools scalp and skin & reduces temperature
• Fights infection