In 1997, when Madonna and Gwen Stefani started sporting henna tattoos, the Western world took notice of these gorgeous and artful techniques. But we were already behind the times. This traditional ...

Mehndi is much more than a bridal beauty ritual. Discover why women apply mehndi on their hands and feet before weddings, ...

Neha Assar can spend up to three hours holding a bride’s hands before a wedding. She will also devote three hours to holding her feet. Ms. Assar is a henna artist specializing in mehndi, the ...

Henna tattoo art is an ancient practice with profound cultural and spiritual significance. The intricate patterns made using this natural plant dye can symbolize blessings, protection, and joy and are ...

ST. LOUIS — The art of Henna has been practiced in Pakistan, India, Africa and the Middle East for over five thousand years. While its role throughout history has shifted, today, it is mainly used in ...

It’s hard to pin down the exact origin of the ancient body art of henna. Some speculate that Cleopatra, perhaps the first name that comes to mind when one thinks of the words “consummate beauty,” used ...

It’s hard to pin down the exact origin of the ancient body art of henna. Some speculate that Cleopatra, perhaps the first name that comes to mind when one thinks of the words “consummate beauty,” used ...

Henna, derived from the Lawsonia inermis plant, has been used for centuries across South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Egypt and India, where it ...