Archive for November, 2008
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
I'd like welcome you to the Forum at the HennaPage network.
This new format to our forum is simple and useful. It allows us to maintain the many posts in a easy to retrieve manner. It also allows for more protection from spammers and others who want us offline.
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
There are many ways to take good care of your henna on the skin. Here are a few useful directions:
1. Do not touch paste while drying.
2. Leave it on for a minimum of 2 hours.
(the longer you leave the paste on, the darker it gets)
3. Let dry paste fall by ...
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
if you draw on many people like i do, it is important to give them a clear and concise message about what henna is and how it works.
Henna is a natural plant; henna paste is made from the ground shrub of the plant. The henna powder is mixed with lemon ...
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
10x10’ canopy
SIGNAGE! Banner that says “henna”, “temporary body art”, your logo or name
2 tables (foldable)
2 table cloths (bright colors sell well!)
2 chairs (foldable, 2 minimum, 4 is better)
Tall ...
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Sifting is the process by which henna powder is carefully passed through a nylon screen, discarding all debris and woad that might be left from the powdered leaves. This process leaves a fine powder that’s easier to mix and won’t make the paste clog your applicator.
When purchasing henna powder, ...
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
To enhance your henna paste, pour the paste in a plastic bag. Then add
2 teaspoons of henna powder into paste
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
2-3 drops of Eucalyptus Oil
Let sit at ...
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Your hand mixed henna paste will be potent to give good color for about 3 days if kept at room temperature.
If double bagged and frozen, the henna paste can be kept for over 3 years.
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
When the paste is made, you can use it for up to 3 days without refrigeration.
However, we strongly recommend freezing the excess paste for future henna sessions.
To reuse your frozen paste, simply put the bottle into hot water for 5-10 minutes to reactivate it.
For stronger results on re-heated paste, ...
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Water – Dilutes and lessens strength of dye
Sodium
Alcohol
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
There are a million ways and recipes to mixing henna. Here's what most of them have in common:
Green/Fresh Henna powder
Lemon juice (concentrate or fresh and room temperature)
Something sweet: Tamarind, Honey, sugar
Essential Oils:
Eucalyptus
Tea ...
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