Henna is a traditional South Asian body art form that is applied on hands, feet, or anywhere else in gorgeous patterns. Our artists can come with pre-made designs, or take requests! This is one of the most popular things we offer for small parties for teens and adults.

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How are henna tattoos applied?

Using a cone of henna paste, we free-draw intricate designs onto the skin. The paste takes about 30 minutes to dry, during which you can’t smudge it! For the next few hours you’ll keep the paste on you as it sinks into the top level of your skin, and before you to go bed at night, you can flake it off over a sink or toilet. By the next morning, you’ll have a beautiful deep-red tattoo to show off! (Below, you’ll see two images: freshly-applied paste and the day after.)

What ages are henna tattoos for?

Ages 10+. We generally will not put henna on anyone younger than ten because of long drying time and it’s potential to stain clothes. However, it is GREAT for Sweet 16 birthdays, clubs, baby showers, maternity bellies, and anywhere else adults want a unique and classy temporary tattoo!

How long do henna tattoos take?

Customers per hour: 7-20, depending on the design size. Client can specify.

Mini designs (finger-sized): 15-20 tattoos an hour
Small designs (wrist-sized): 10-15 tattoos an hour
Medium designs (palm-sized): 10-12 tattoos an hour
Large designs (hand-sized): 7-9 tattoos an hour
Recommended booking: 10-12 clients an hour (so our artists can come with a variety of designs and sizes for them to choose from)

Are henna tattoos safe?

We use only Jamila Henna Powder, imported straight from Pakistan and made of the highest quality ingredients. The FDA does, unfortunately, not screen henna ingredients, so we use only this reputable manufacturer, recognized for their high-quality product.

Can guests at a party have a customized henna tattoo?

Because all henna designs are hand-drawn, guests can select from about 50 of our favorite options but customization is always possible! We just ask guests to stay within the size perimeters set by the client (see “customers per hour” listed above).

How to care for a henna tattoo

During your event: When we apply the henna paste at your events, it’ll stay on your guests skin as a brown, chunky paste (see pointer finger above). We’ll explain that their goal is to leave that paste on as long as possible so it dyes the top layer of their skin. However, if they accidentally knock it off (see middle finger above) it’ll look like a bright orange stain for the duration your event. That night it’ll turn into the dark-red-brown stain that henna is famous for and will stay on guests’ skin for 5-10 days.

After care and removal: To keep your henna on as long as possible, guests should moisturize the area. If guests left henna on the rest of the day after your event and moisturize the skin regulary, it can stay on as long as two weeks! However, henna does not come off easily because it dyes the top layers of your skin, so if a guest suddenly needs it removed then regularly exfoliating the area will help it fade faster–maybe as quickly as 2-3 days after your event.. Check out this handy guide for even more details.

May not be right for you: If you’re entertaining young children or you plan on getting wet afterwards.

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