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 I have over 10 Years professional experience as a Mehndi: Temporary Henna Tattoo artist.
I have worked at many: VIP Parties, Festivals, Birthday Parties, Dry Grads, Home Parties, Corporate Events, Private Henna appointments & Weddings.
I am self taught, but have exchanged techniques and recipes with traditionally trained women in Egypt, India, Turkey & Morocco (through the internet). I always seek to learn more.
I teach Mehndi very selectively & rarely.
Henna Workshops now available for Children.
Henna can be used for Weddings, Bat mitzvah, Bar mitzvah, Birthdays, Corporate events,
Promotional Events or VIP, Festivals, Fashion, Dance, Music,
Graduation Parties, Pregnant Women, Home parties and Sacred Events.
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Non-Traditional Henna Application |
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Suitable for Concerts, Parties, Festivals & Events. |
| This version is inexpensive and quick. I prepare the skin, and apply the henna paste in the chosen design. I allow the surface of the paste to dry (about 10min); then I apply the first coat of lemon juice and sugar (the longer the paste is on the skin, the darker it will go, you are trying to slow how quickly it dries up). I then provide you with a package of lemon/sugar and instructions for you to keep dabbing the henna paste yourself so that you can move around freely while enjoying your henna. |
When the paste comes off, your “tattoo” will start off a vibrant orange colour that turns into a dark brown over a 2 day period.
Lasts between 5 days - 15 days. |
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Traditional Henna Application |
Suitable for Home-Parties, Private Appointments and Weddings |
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Traditionally applied Mehndi is more involved. This method takes between 1 ½ hour up to 3 hours per person, depending on the size and intricacy of the design.
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| The client should book this at least 2 days prior. There are preparations that the client can do for the skin two days or even 2 weeks in advance that will subtly affect your results.
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For this method of application I use more a more expensive and involved recipe.
I use a blend of oils on the skin and then spend 15min-30min heating the skin through a combination of gentle massage and a hot pad or hot water bottle.
I apply the henna paste in the chosen design, then watch the surface of the henna paste closely for an hour, dabbing the henna every few minutes with lemon juice/sugar. The henna is then wrapped up and left on for 8 - 24 hours.
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| Results: the temporary tattoo starts off as a deep rose wood colour that darkens over two days. The temporary tattoo should last between 10 days up to 1 month. |
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Weddings |
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In 2001, I was the henna artist for Kelowna’s CHBC Newscaster
Mohini Singh and her Wedding Party.
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I customize for your needs. I recommend doing the Traditional Application Method for the Bride and the Non-Traditional Application for your Wedding Party.
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My Services |
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I always make fresh henna for every client, every time. I know every
ingredient that goes into the henna.I do both traditional application methods and non-traditional. I use the non-traditional application method for concerts, festivals, events, and parties. |
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| I DO NOT USE BLACK HENNA. |
| Black henna has PPDs (Para-phenylenediamine) in it to make it go
black. Henna is not naturally black. Henna is a strong dye and is
nearly impossible to drastically change it's colour. You can get
different tones and hues of henna, but all those tones and hues are
working within the orange/brown/red/purple spectrum. Most ingredients
that can be used to alter the tone or hue of henna are not available
in North America. The dangers of black henna are caused by it's toxic
state that sometimes leads to hospitalization. In extreme cases, a
person can be recovering from black henna for weeks in the hospital.
Some people get the toxins into their bloodstream. Others don't have a
reaction and others yet, will have their skin bubble up in a chemical
burn in the design you had applied on you, leaving a permanent scar.
PPD is normally used in hair dyes. If you ask me, I will always tell
you what my ingredient list is. No matter who you get henna done from,
be very careful that your artist knows exactly what goes into their
henna and is willing to share that information. |
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| Rates |
Design prices technically start at $5, but, in order for expenses and
time to be paid for, I require that you spend a minimum amount.
You can rent my services by the hour or pay a flat rate for the day;
email to discuss.
Corporate rates are available.
Rates for weddings or non-profit are negotiable. Special Rates for
Women's Home Parties. |