The paste is painted onto the skin with a cone applicator. The paste is a black colour but when it is removed it gives a dark red/brown stain (see below). I NEVER use "black" henna and would caution everybody to stay away from such a product as it can cause severe and long lasting skin damage. The natural colour of henna is red/ brown. To make it black, unscrupulous people will add a chemical which is very toxic. Pure henna is very safe to use, but only in the hands of a trustworthy practitioner, or better still, learn how to do your own 

   I have a large range of designs including traditional Indian, tribal and esoteric motifs. My strong background in symbology and ritual is very useful for this work.

  Hands of Penelope Swales which I painted for her cd called 'Justifying Your Longings To The Doctor'.

The Henna paste stays on the skin for five hours, and is then removed to reveal a dark brown natural stain which lasts up to 2 weeks.

If you want to learn the secret of this time honoured art or arrange for a booking or workshop, please "Talk to me"