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Mehndi is the application of henna,a powder derived from a plant commonly found in the Middle East, to the skin to make intricate, beautiful and temporary designs. This ancient art originated in the Middle East, India, and parts of Africa. Jordan, the Teen Services Coordinator, will apply the temporary henna "tattoos" to volunteers and explain the cultural significance of this ancient beauty practice. Learn about Mehndi and try it out! Jordan will be creating Mehndi designs just for you!
THIS PROGRAM IS FREE. REGISTRATION AND SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT IS REQUIRED. THE PROGRAM WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 11(AGES 13&UP)
See below for some commonly asked questions and their answers.
Q. How long does a henna tattoo last on the skin?
A. The average person gets a stain that lasts 10 days to two weeks.
Q. How do you take the design off?
A. You can't just "take it off." The stain fades gradually as your skin exfoliates. The time varies according to each individual. If you do want it to fade more quickly, you can rub it with soap and water. However, there is no quick fix.
Q. Has it ever not faded away?
A. No. Henna is a temporary skin dye. It always fades away.
Q. What's in the Henna paste solution?
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Q. What color will the tattoo be?
A. The color of the stain you get using any natural henna paste, including the Earth Henna paste, is reddish brown. Variations in color depend on your skin tone and skin type.
Q. How long does the paste take to dry?
A. The henna paste dries in 10 to 15 minutes.
Q. How long do I have to leave the paste on?
A. A minimum of six hours. The longer you leave it on, the better.
Q. How do I take the paste off?
A. Simply pick it off with your nails or rub it off with your fingers or a towel.
Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 4:00 PM
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 1:00 PM (MT)
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