What is
natural henna?
From a humble plant to beautiful art on your hands, discover the traditional story behind mehendi.
From Nature to Your Hands
Henna is traditionally made from the leaves of the henna plant, Lawsonia inermis. The dried leaves are processed into a fine green powder that is commonly used to create beautiful temporary body art.
This page is educational context about traditional henna. It does not make a claim about every preparation or manufacturing step used by Dhwani Heena.
Natural ingredients can still cause individual sensitivities. Patch testing is recommended before extensive application.
The making of a mehendi moment
A simple educational view of how traditional henna moves from plant to paste to art.
Henna Plant
Lawsonia inermis is the traditional henna plant.
→Leaves
Leaves are harvested and dried as part of the traditional process.
→Fine Powder
Dried leaves are processed into a fine green powder.
→Henna Paste
The powder is prepared into a paste for application.
→Mehendi Art
The paste is applied to create intricate temporary designs.
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