This section contains interesting articles on mehndi(henna). These articles are very informative in nature, however nothing is perfect, so feel free to comment and share your knowledge on the relevant mehndi topic.
Types of Mehndi : Designs from Different Regions
According to different cultural background mehndi (henna) can be divided into several types. Most famous types of mehndi designs are Arabic, Indian, Pakistani and African. Designs from these diverse regions can easily be differentiated. Here are their individual features that will help you in identifying the type of design.
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Is Black Henna Dangerous for Skin?
Not all Black Henna labeled products are actually made from the henna or mehndi plant! Several products marked as Black Hennah and are very dangerous.
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History of Mehndi
Mehndi is prepared by the leaves of plant called henna, also known as cypress flower. The Henna word came from the Arabic name for lawsonia inermis which is pronounced as hinna. The exact origin of mehndi is difficult to place but it has been nearly 5000 years old. Some historians think that mughals brought mehndi to India but other thinks that the origin of mehndi is India. Some other thinks that the origin of mehndi is Middle East or North Africa.
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